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ArticleNon-compete Clauses And Remote Work: Rethinking Traditional ParametersRecent years have seen the integration of remote work into many organizations, blurring the physical boundaries of the workplace. This development has significant implications for how employers manage their contractual...CanadaEmployment and HRLanglois Avocats
ArticleUpdate On The Act To Give Greater Consideration To The Needs Of The Population In The Event Of A Strike Or A Lock-OutThe Act to give greater consideration to the needs of the population in the event of a strike or a lock-out will come into effect on November 30, 2025.CanadaEmployment and HRLanglois Avocats
ArticleWork-Related Emails And Union Messaging: Are They Compatible?The Quebec Court of Appeal recently rendered an important decision in the area of labour relations.CanadaEmployment and HRLanglois Avocats
ArticleGreen RushThe legalization of non-medical cannabis and the upcoming legalization of cannabis derivatives and edibles have had an invigorating effect on many investors and entrepreneurs...CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesLanglois Avocats
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ArticleUniform Law Conference Of Canada Modernizes The Uniform Domestic Arbitration ActOn December 1, 2016, the Uniform Law Conference of Canada ("ULCC") formally adopted a revised Uniform Arbitration Act.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLanglois Avocats
ArticleIs The New Anti-Spam Act Giving You Indigestion?Canada's new anti-spam legislation adopted in December 2010 will finally take effect on July 1st, 2014. CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentLanglois Avocats
ArticlePrivacy Breach Reporting Requirements – Tools Available To OrganizationsDuring the last few years, organizations have used the media to disclose – often considerably after the fact – security breaches that may have compromised the personal information of their clients, due to flaws ...CanadaPrivacyLanglois Avocats
ArticleChecking The "No" Box: Will You Be Charged By The RBQ For Making A False Statement?Quebec’s construction-industry regulator has increasingly been seeking penal sanctions against contractors for false statements made to the RBQ.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionLanglois Avocats
ArticleProperty Owners And Lessees: New Triennial Assessment Roll For 2018-2019-2020Municipal and school taxes represent a significant annual expense for property owners and lessees. Every three years, the coming of spring heralds the deadline for contesting ...CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionLanglois Avocats
ArticleYour Municipal TaxesWithout a doubt, municipal and school taxes are a significant annual expense for every taxpayer.CanadaTaxLanglois Avocats
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ArticleThe Financial Markets Administrative Tribunal Limits The Role Of Cryptocurrency ExpertsOn April 25, 2025, the Financial Markets Administrative Tribunal (the "FMAT") issued its first ruling on the admissibility of expert reports on cryptocurrencies.CanadaTechnologyLanglois Avocats
ArticleFermeture Des Espaces À Bureau Pour Le Temps Des FêtesParmi plusieurs autres mesures, une a particulièrement retenu notre attention.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Langlois Avocats
ArticleSharing Personal Information Among Financial Institutions: A Right That May Be Expanded For Improved Anti-Money Laundering EffortsPursuant to the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1, passed on June 20, 2024, reporting entities subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act ("PCMLTFA"), including banks...CanadaGovernment, Public SectorLanglois Avocats