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There Is No Point in Submitting a Bid Without Conducting Your Research First

In 9329-0146 Québec Inc. (M. Potvin Excavation) v. City of Saint-Constant, 2026 QCCA 1199, the Quebec Court of Appeal reaffirmed the principles governing a contracting authority’s duty to provide information and a bidder’s corresponding duty to seek clarification where necessary. The Facts  In May 2020, the City of Saint-Constant issued a public call for bids […]

2026 World Cup: FIFA Can Commercialise the Tournament, But Not Trust

Introduction With 48 teams, 104 matches, three host countries and 39 days of competition, the 2026 World Cup was already destined to make history because of its sheer scale. On the field, with a transformed VAR system (Video Assistant Referee) and FIFA’s new regulations, every player action was subjected to microscopic scrutiny. Off the field, […]

An Insurer Is Not Required to Uncover What the Insured Was Required to Disclose

In Kayembe-Kabeya v. Industrielle Alliance, assurance et services financiers inc., 2026 QCCS 1714, the Superior Court sets the record straight on the principle of contractual “utmost good faith”. The Facts In September 2019, Ms. Ricady Mede (hereinafter “Mede”) purchased a life insurance policy from Industrielle Alliance (hereinafter the “Insurer”). A few months later, she died of […]
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RSS Welcomes Osea Razafindahy to Its Insurance Law Group!

We are delighted to welcome Osea Razafindahy as a paralegal within our Insurance Law group! He joined the team after specializing in insurance law during his Master of Laws degree. Before joining RSS, he gained significant experience in labour and employment law as well as criminal law. Welcome aboard, Osea!

30 RSS Lawyers Ranked in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada

Once again, the excellence of our lawyers is being acknowledged. RSS is proud to have 30 of the firm’s lawyers among those featured in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, a standard reference in the legal community. Notably, Marilyn Piccini Roy stands out by being named 2027 Lawyer of the Year in Trusts […]

RSS Welcomes Luciana Iammarrone to Its Insurance Law Group!

We are pleased to welcome Luciana Iammarrone to our Insurance Law Group! Her practice focuses primarily on representing insurance companies, in both subrogation and defence matters. Before joining RSS, Luciana completed her articling and practiced law at at a boutique firm specializing in commercial litigation. Welcome to the team, Luciana!
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