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Business Law / Newsletters

August 6, 2019

Periodical look at our Business Law Group’s activity

A periodical glimpse into the wide variety of deals and cases that RSS handles each and every day. From helping start-ups and assisting individuals to working along major corporations, we provide the complete scope of legal services. Assembled by Herbert Z. Pinchuk, Head of our Business Law Group. Click here to read more (PDF).
Civil and Commercial Litigation / Insurance Law / Newsletters

July 17, 2019

Caution for Bidders when Replying to a Call for Tenders

Tender documents often specify that proportionate unit prices must be included in the bids submitted. This requirement allows the client to compare proposals with more accuracy. Can a bidder ignore these specifications and rely solely on the total price of its bid to assert its competitive position? Secondly, a bidder whose proposal is unfairly rejected […]
Estates, Wills and Trusts / Newsletters

July 10, 2019

The burden of proof when contesting a will

A will is an important document, that must be drafted by a person capable of expressing directions without any undue influence, otherwise its validity could be challenged before the courts. When such a dispute occurs, the party attacking the validity of the will has to adduce evidence supporting that claim on a balance of probabilities: […]
Insurance Law / Newsletters

July 3, 2019

A Snapshot of our Recent Activity — Insurance Law

With one of the leading insurance law teams in Eastern Canada, RSS demonstrates considerable expertise in the most diversified cases. This is the first in a series of biannual newsletters that will highlight the variety of cases that we handle. Click here for more (PDF).
Labour and Employment Law / Newsletters

June 27, 2019

Does an annual salary exclude overtime pay?

Countless employment agreements are simply drafted: an annual salary is specified, and the number of working hours is more or less loosely expressed, if at all. Does such an agreement exclude overtime pay? Ted Goloff examines this question in light of a decision from the Superior Court in Godin c. l’Aréna des Canadiens Inc., 2019 […]
Business Law / Newsletters

June 13, 2019

It has finally arrived! The modifications to the Trade-marks Act come into force on June 17

As of next Monday, new rules will apply to the registration of trademarks. In January, Richard Uditsky had issued recommendations as to steps which could be taken in the interval. He now reminds trademark owners of the new reality that they will have to face. Click here to read more (PDF).
Business Law / Newsletters / Transportation Law

June 5, 2019

Tightened rules on the operation of drones

Remotely piloted aircraft systems, commonly known as “drones”, are both fascinating toys and most useful tools. But whether they are flown for pleasure or for business, their operation is subject to rules that were tightened with new regulations that came into force recently. Nicolas Pfister and Jean-Marc Fortier have a look at the new requirements. […]
Labour and Employment Law / Newsletters

June 4, 2019

Sick leave: must the medical certificate disclose a diagnostic?

An employee taking a sick leave is usually required to justify his absence with a medical certificate. But can the doctor simply state that “This leave is medically justified” or must he provide details of the illness? Jean Denis Boucher discusses this question in light of a recent decision of the Administrative Labour Tribunal in […]
Labour and Employment Law / Newsletters

May 1, 2019

Resignation or dismissal? When the distinction rests on an allegedly forged letter

The distinction between a resignation and a dismissal is an inexhaustible source of litigation. The Administrative Labour Tribunal recently rendered a decision in a case where handwriting experts had been called as witnesses by both parties to testify on the question whether a letter of resignation adduced as evidence by the employer had really been […]
Civil and Commercial Litigation / Insurance Law / Newsletters

April 24, 2019

New Legislative Provisions on Insurance and Condominiums

On December 13, 2018, new provisions in the Civil Code of Québec relating to insurance and divided co-ownership came into effect. Several new rules have been introduced. Click here to read more (PDF).
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