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Work Christmas parties: preventing incidents while keeping the atmosphere festive
With Christmas festivities just around the corner, employers must strike a balance between festive atmosphere, team spirit and legal obligations, particulary in terms of risk prevention. Although employers have always had responsibilities in relation to Christmas parties,1 the obligations regarding (…)
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Occupational health and safety: Understanding employers’ new obligations
The reform of the occupational health and safety system that was initiated in 2021 has reached one of its final steps as new obligations for employers come into force. As of October 6, 2025, employers must comply with several provisions of the Act to modernize the occupational health and safety (…)
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New Rules For The Transfer Of Certain Mining Rights
Under the Act to amend the Mining Act and other provisions1 (the “Act”), assented to on November 29, 2024, certain amendments were made to the Mining Act.2 In this bulletin, we will focus on the rules that have been in effect as of the Act’s date of assent concerning the assignment of a mining (…)
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AI in the Courtroom: A Call to Order in Specter Aviation
Eight quotes hallucinated by AI cost $5,000 for substantial breach (art. 342 C.C.P.) in the Specter Aviation case.1 While AI can improve access to justice, unverified AI use can lead to sanctions, adding to the risks unrepresented parties face. Quebec courts advocate for openness to AI, but with (…)
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Internal legal audits of intellectual property
The importance of proactive intellectual property rights management Many companies are unaware that they possess intellectual property1 rights, so they are not proactive in dealing with intellectual property as part of their regular operations. Sometimes, these companies are suddenly faced with (…)
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Webinar: Understanding the Legal Framework for User-Generated Content (UGC) (In French only)
We invite you to our upcoming webinar: “Understanding the Legal Framework for User-Generated Content (UGC).” Learn directly from Sylvain Pierrard and Ghiles Helli as they reveal their best practices and winning strategies. Moderator France Camille De Mers will facilitate this panel discussion, (…)
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Federal Budget of November 4, 2025: Enhancements to the Critical Minerals Exploration Tax Credit and renewal of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
The federal budget presented on November 4, 2025 (the “Budget”), proposes a significant change to the Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (CMETC). As a reminder, the CMETC is equal to 30% of “specified mineral exploration expenses”1 incurred in Canada that a company has renounced to flow-through (…)
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Lavery advises Fresnillo on strategic transaction in Quebec
Fresnillo plc, the world's largest primary silver producer and a major player in the gold sector in Mexico, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian company Probe Gold Inc. for a total consideration of approximately CAD 780 million. This transaction, carried out through a (…)
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Export controls: implications in a world of knowledge sharing
Introduction When we hear the term “export controls,” we may think it only applies to weapons and other highly sensitive technologies, but that is not the case. There are a multitude of circumstances—some unexpected—to which it is important to know that export controls apply. This is especially (…)
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A judgment rendered by a civil court in Quebec may be valid for life
Executing a judgment in Quebec In Quebec, a bailiff can proceed with the forced execution1 of a judgment rendered by a civil court, such as the Court of Québec or the Superior Court,2 as soon as it becomes final,3 in accordance with article 656 of the Code of Civil Procedure (C.C.P.). Execution (…)
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Data Anonymization: Not as Simple as It Seems
Blind spots to watch for when anonymizing data Anonymization has become a crucial step in unlocking the value of data for innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence. But without a properly executed anonymization process, organizations risk financial penalties, legal action and serious (…)
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Natural Hydrogen: Energy Potential and Legal Context in Quebec and France
What is natural hydrogen? Natural hydrogen, also called native hydrogen, does exist. It refers to hydrogen found naturally in the environment, often as a gas trapped underground. Unlike industrially produced hydrogen, which results from chemical processes, natural hydrogen is extracted directly (…)
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The ABCs of Expropriation: an Overview of the Different Regimes
What is expropriation? Expropriation is a legal process by which a public authority can compel a property owner to surrender private property for reasons of public interest. Governed by both provincial and federal legislation, expropriation is designed to facilitate infrastructure projects that are (…)