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A periodical review of one’s personal affairs never hurts. Doing so, you should be aware of a rule of Quebec law that could have devastating consequences. If you are in a de facto spousal relationship, unless you dictate so in a will, your surviving spouse will have no right in your estate. Marilyn Piccini Roy […]

A periodical glimpse into the wide variety of deals and cases that RSS handles each and every day. From helping startups and assisting individuals to working along major corporations, we provide the complete scope of legal services. Click here to read more (PDF).

The Court of Appeal’s decision in Garand c. Fiducie Elena Tchouprounova, 2018 QCCA 876, rendered on July 19, 2018, discusses the starting point for the prescription period when dealing with defects that appear gradually. Click here to read more (PDF).

In Grandmaître c. Lacombe (2016 QCCS 2216), the Superior Court held that a self-builder who sold an immovable was not a professional seller and consequently could invoke a clause excluding the legal warranty against hidden defects. The Court of Appeal recently affirmed this decision in Grandmaître c. Lacombe (2018 QCCA 651). Click here to read […]

Whenever damage occurs in a condo building, the directors of the syndicate should first make sure to exhaust all possible remedies against the syndicate’s insurer before filing a claim against a co-owner. Such is, after all, the purpose of the syndicate’s insurance policy. This newsletter discusses a recent judicial decision in Syndicat des copropriétaires du […]

Harassment at work has been a major issue for quite some time, and recent amendments to Quebec’s Labour Standards Act may require employers to meet new obligations. Jacques Bélanger briefly explains how these amendments may impact your workplace. Click here to read more (PDF).

While for some the pre-purchase inspection is essential when purchasing a home or building, others feel it is of little use considering the various limitations to the inspector’s mandate. Marika Douville explains basic notions on inspections, then discusses them in light of the decision of the Superior Court in 9125-5216 Québec inc. c. Sogevem Associés […]

In the recent matter of Fortier c. SSQ, société d’assurances générales inc., 2018 QCCS 1495, the Superior Court analyzed the provisions of the Civil Code of Quebec pertaining to the Insured’s obligation to disclose all relevant circumstances for the assessment of risk, when said circumstances relate to the criminal record of a third party residing […]

The recent decision in Compagnie d’assurances Missisquoi c. Constructions Reliance inc. (Construction Reliance du Canada ltée), 2018 QCCS 1049, was the occasion for the Superior Court to clarify the scope of application of wrap-up and Completed Operations Hazard policies. Click here to read more (PDF).

Almost anything that is related to your company’s or organization’s image — a name, a design, a slogan, a three-dimensional shape — can fall under the scope of the Trademarks Act. Important changes to this Act will soon be in force: Richard Uditsky explains the impact of some of these changes and how you could save money […]