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Designated as a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, and triggering the declaration of a health emergency in Quebec two days later, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all segments of society. When it comes to matters of residential leasing, there are many adjustments to be made by both landlords and […]

For the first time since World War II, Wimbledon, one of Great Britain’s most storied summer sporting events, has been cancelled. The announcement from the All England Club came on April 1, 2020 amidst concerns for public health and safety stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Scheduled to run from June 29 to July 12, […]

The recent declaration of the COVID-19 public health emergency raises many questions concerning parental authority and custody arrangements. Two recent Superior Court of Quebec decisions shed light on this issue, affirming the importance of maintaining existing custody orders and favouring parents’ custodial time despite the exceptional situation. Droit de la famille – 20474, 2020 QCCS […]

In case you missed it, it was reported in the news that on March 30, 2020, Amazon had fired a New York warehouse worker who had led a walkout on the same day over coronavirus concerns. The stance of Amazon is that the worker, Chris Smalls, had been ordered to quarantine at home with pay […]

While we are witnessing the unfolding of unprecedented times, the coronavirus pandemic should also serve as a stark reminder of the importance of keeping your estate planning documents current. Although we do not presently and, perhaps will not for some time in the future, have the luxury of face-to-face personal meetings with our clients to […]

In a judgment rendered on February 10, 2020, Loue Froid inc. c. Ville de Longueuil, 2020 QCCS 447, the Superior Court dismisses the City of Longueuil’s demand [the “City”] that Compagnie d’assurance AIG du Canada [the “insurer”] take up its defence against a legal action instituted by Plaintiff Loue Froid Inc. [“Loue Froid”]. Following a […]

RSS’s Labour and Employment Law Practice Group closely monitors developments with measures taken by the federal and Quebec governments to support employers and their workforce. For instance, as of April 2020, Canada will be implementing a new Canada Emergency Response Benefit, that will provide a taxable benefit of $2,000 a month for up to 4 […]

A recent judgment reminds us that, as a general rule, an action for damages against a municipality must be brought within six months of the first sign of the occurrence of the damage, even though the extent of the damage may not necessarily be known and may not have fully materialized. In Martin c. Ville […]

Nine things you need to know about claims resulting from transport by truck, as established by the applicable laws and cases. These tips could be helpful whether you are making a claim or defending against one. The contract of transport binds the parties and constitutes the law which governs them. It is known as a […]

When a Wellington Motion is presented by an insured in the course of proceedings, it seeks an order forcing an insurer to assume its defence without having to await the final decision on the merits of the case. It is analogous to an injunction in the course of proceedings. The consequence for an insurer of […]