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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).
Business Law / Newsletters

February 5, 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. Click here to read more (PDF).
Business Law / Newsletters

January 22, 2019

What you must know about intellectual property law as we start 2019

Intellectual property rights such as trade-marks, patents, industrial design registrations are often the most important assets which a company owns. Richard Uditsky has a look at recent legislative amendments that owners would be prudent to take advantage of. Click here to read more (PDF).
Insurance Law / Newsletters

December 18, 2018

Double representation of the insured: Example of an exception

A party may sometimes be represented by two lawyers to defend a claim: one designated by its insurer to defend against the demands involving an insured interest, and another selected by the party itself to address other grounds that may have been raised. The validity of this double representation was the focus of the Superior […]
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