Contractors: Why Is It Important for You to Be Directly Involved in the Work?
Maxime Blanchard, Sarah Leclerc Legal hypothecs in favour of persons taking part in building construction or renovation are an excellent way for contractors to protect their claims. In addition to being subject to strict procedural requirements, legal hypothecs may benefit only a limited number of parties. Moreover, a recent court decision serves as a reminder […]
Contractors: Are you Responsible for the Quality of your Materials?
In the article referenced below, our partner Julien Tricart looks back at one feature of the recent “pyrrhotite affair” in Trois-Rivières, a prime example of contractors’ responsibilities with regard to the quality of their materials…
It is not a rare occurrence for two companies to work together to develop or market one or more products and services within a partnership that showcases both company marks. In this way, each mark benefits from the other’s reputation and visibility. This is known as co-branding.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are still a hot topic. In this post, you will find out about some of the conditions of use that are essential to their commercialization. Last February, the famous leather products manufacturer Hermès International was successful in obtaining a judgment from the Manhattan Federal Court in which a jury ruled that selling […]
Managing Foreign Workers: a New Approach for Human Resources Professionals
The aging population, the increasing numbers of retirements, the talent shortage and the challenge of attracting and retaining employees have contributed to a shift in the labour market. Using temporary foreign workers to fill positions at all levels, including managers, professionals, high-level specialists and employees in the manufacturing sector, is increasingly considered a necessary solution. […]
Cross-Border Telework – Policies, Risks, Myths and Realities
Since the COVID-19 pandemic and with the accelerated advent of digital technologies, more and more employers are offering their employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid or even completely remote mode. At the same time, cross-border telecommuting is gaining in popularity. Canadian employers anticipate that approximately 113,000 employees will telework exclusively from another province […]
Authors: Johanne Auger, Sarah Hébert-Tremblay In the excitement of launching a new business, product or service, unveiling the trademark under which you will do business can be tempting. However, it is better to hold back or to be proactive by filing an application to register the trademark in question with the Canadian Trademark Registrar. This […]
Authors: Nicolas St-Sauveur, Catherine Hébert, Sarah Leclerc Last September, the New Privacy Requirements Came Into Effect in the Province of Québec. The Act respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (the “ARPPIPS”), which had been deemed obsolete for several years, was recently revamped and has now more teeth, especially due to the […]
Julie Lessard, Elsa Agostinho, Carolina Correa, Cécile Polté-Witdoeck Every month, our Business Immigration and Mobility team keeps a watchful eye on important news that may impact your foreign workers. Check out the latest business immigration updates.
On February 15, 2023, the Minister of Health, Mr. Christian Dubé, tabled in the National Assembly Bill 10, An Act to limit the use of employment agencies and independent workers in the health and social services sector
Start your ecological transition with us on March 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., by participating in our strategic forum on the role played by businesses in the fight against climate change. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the conferences with leaders in this field who will share their experiences, strategies and advice. (event […]
Trademarks and changes to the Charter of the French Language – Be ready!
You have probably heard about the statute that will bring important changes to the Charter of the French Language (“Bill 96”) which is gradually coming into force since June 1, 2022. These changes could potentially have an impact on the use of your trademarks in Quebec. Indeed, as of June 1st, 2025, marks in a […]
