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June 30, 2020

SNC-Lavalin inc. c. Deguise: Proof of damages

On April 6, the Court of Appeal of Québec rendered its decision in SNC-Lavalin inc. (Terratech inc. et SNC-Lavalin Environnement inc.) c. Deguise, 2020 QCCA 495. Considering the importance of this decision for both the construction and insurance industries, RSS offers a series of newsletters discussing the main issues at stake. This is one segment of the […]
Insurance Law / Newsletters

June 30, 2020

SNC-Lavalin inc. c. Deguise: The Professional Responsibility of the Geologist

On April 6, the Court of Appeal of Québec rendered its decision in SNC-Lavalin inc. (Terratech inc. et SNC-Lavalin Environnement inc.) c. Deguise, 2020 QCCA 495. Considering the importance of this decision for both the construction and insurance industries, RSS offers a series of newsletters discussing the main issues at stake. This is one segment of the […]
Insurance Law / Newsletters

June 30, 2020

SNC-Lavalin inc. c. Deguise:  Whose Fault Is It and In What Proportion?

On April 6, the Court of Appeal of Québec rendered its decision in SNC-Lavalin inc. (Terratech inc. et SNC-Lavalin Environnement inc.) c. Deguise, 2020 QCCA 495. Considering the importance of this decision for both the construction and insurance industries, RSS offers a series of newsletters discussing the main issues at stake. This is one segment of the […]
Insurance Law / Newsletters

June 25, 2020

SNC-Lavalin inc. c. Deguise: Warranty Against Latent Defects Pursuant to Article 1726 CCQ Applied to Providers of Building Materials

On April 6, the Court of Appeal of Québec rendered its decision in SNC-Lavalin inc. (Terratech inc. et SNC-Lavalin Environnement inc.) c. Deguise, 2020 QCCA 495. Considering the importance of this decision for both the construction and insurance industries, RSS offers a series of newsletters discussing the main issues at stake. This is one segment of the […]
Insurance Law / Newsletters

June 25, 2020

SNC-Lavalin inc. c. Deguise: Liability of General Contractors Pursuant to Article 2118 of the Civil Code of Québec

On April 6, the Court of Appeal of Québec rendered its decision in SNC-Lavalin inc. (Terratech inc. et SNC-Lavalin Environnement inc.) c. Deguise, 2020 QCCA 495. Considering the importance of this decision for both the construction and insurance industries, RSS offers a series of newsletters discussing the main issues at stake. This is one segment of the […]
Insurance Law / Newsletters

June 25, 2020

SNC-Lavalin inc. c. Deguise: The Decision on the Leading Case: The Facts, The Parties, The Legal Issues

On April 6, the Court of Appeal of Québec rendered its decision in SNC-Lavalin inc. (Terratech inc. et SNC-Lavalin Environnement inc.) c. Deguise, 2020 QCCA 495. Considering the importance of this decision for both the construction and insurance industries, RSS offers a series of newsletters discussing the main issues at stake. This is one segment of the […]
Civil and Commercial Litigation / Insurance Law / Newsletters

June 3, 2020

Bailiff Services: Issuing and Filing of Proceedings in Non-urgent Matters Is Now Allowed

As you may know, the activities have gradually resumed at the court houses in Quebec as of June 1, which is great news for the legal community as well as for citizens. Each judicial district is however distinct with respect to issuing and filing of proceedings. With respect to the judicial districts of Montreal, Longueuil […]
Civil and Commercial Litigation / Insurance Law / Newsletters

May 28, 2020

Courts to Resume Activities as the COVID-19 Crisis Cools Off (Slightly…)

The threat of the coronavirus is far from over. Yet, some activities slowly resume. The Courts, which were almost paralyzed for over two months, are gradually adjusting to the new reality. What will the impact be? The Superior Court of Quebec is preparing to progressively resume its activities as of June 1, 2020. The goal […]
Labour and Employment Law / Newsletters

May 15, 2020

The Cadieux Case: Nine Years of Meanderings for the Employer and the Union — All Starting With A Simple Dismissal

On April 6 the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled, in Cadieux c. Greyhound Canada Transportation Corp., 2020 QCCA 498, that a unionized employee, dismissed by his employer, did not have sufficient legal interest to personally and directly appeal an arbitral award, even in the context of significant and manifest conflict of interest on the part […]
Civil and Commercial Litigation / Newsletters

May 14, 2020

Defamation on Social Media: Be Careful What You Post Online!

Much of our communication with one another has been taking place on social media. Networks such as Facebook and Instagram provide an unbeatable platform for making ourselves heard. Think twice before you criticize or complain online because your rant on social media could make you liable for defamation. In Ville de Longueuil c. Théodore, 2020 […]
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