Author Archives: FSP

An “Owner Occupant” Home Insurance Requires Actual Occupancy by the Owner

On December 20, 2022, in Dang c. Industrielle-Alliance, assurance auto et habitation inc., 2022 QCCA 1739, the Court of Appeal maintained the Superior Court judgment which was the topic of our bulletin of June 17, 2021 (Homeowner Insurance Policy: The Importance of Living in the Insured Dwelling).

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From Pro Football to the Practice of Law: Marc-Olivier Brouillette’s Experience

Numerous lawyers did not take the direct route from high school to their call to the Bar. Such is the case for Marc-Olivier Brouillette who, before donning a legal robe, wore the uniform of the Montréal Alouettes.

With simplicity and openness, he narrated his story in an interview for Droit devant, a series of podcasts put together by the student union of the University of Montréal’s law school. Click here to listen to “Le droit et le sport”.

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Enregistrements visuels ou sonores des séances du conseil municipal

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Cela fait maintenant un peu plus d’un an que le projet de loi 49 a été sanctionné et est en vigueur. Ce projet a permis de modifier plusieurs dispositions législatives municipales très importantes. Entre autres, la question de l’enregistrement des séances du conseil a été traitée en ajoutant l’article 149.1 au Code municipal du Québec, lequel se lit comme suit :

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Bar of Quebec’s Continuing Education Activities: Once Again, RSS Is a Key Player

Following a long-established practice, RSS is a partner of the Bar of Quebec towards the annual continuing education conference on Recent developments in insurance and professional liability. This activity will be presented on Friday, January 27, live and via the Web. The papers of the Recent Development series are later published by the Centre d’accès à l’information juridique.

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Establishing a Business Entity: Another Collaboration From Sharon Druker

Since 2015, Sharon G. Druker, Ad. E., is co-author of the chapter on Canada in Establishing a Business Entity: An International Guide, a manual on creating businesses in 40 jurisdictions. The 2022 edition of this publication offered by the International Lawyers Network, an association of law firms in 67 countries, has just been released. It can be downloaded at no cost.

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Sharon Druker and Rhona Luger Collaborate on an International Manual on Real Estate Transactions

The International Lawyers Network [ILN], an association of 91 full-service legal firms with over 5,000 lawyers in 67 countries, just announced the release of the seventh edition of Buying and Selling Real Estate: An International Guide, a manual on the purchase and sale of real estate in some 30 jurisdictions. The manual can be downloaded at no cost.

Sharon G. Druker, Ad. E., and Rhona Luger are the editors of the chapter on the Quebec regime, that discusses numerous questions related to residential as well as commercial transactions.

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Assumption of Risks in Sports: Two Recent Superior Court Decisions

There is a theory in civil liability called “assumption of risk”. This well-enshrined notion is based on the premise that an individual who willingly participates in a risky or dangerous activity and is aware of the inherent risks associated thereto cannot claim damages if he is injured when this risk or danger materializes. Two recent decisions illustrate that, while this notion has a limited application and depends on the facts and circumstances, liability claims still rest on the requirement of a fault.

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Modifications et ajouts à la Loi sur l’accès aux documents des organismes publics et sur la protection des renseignements personnels

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Le 22 septembre dernier, de nouvelles dispositions amendant la Loi sur l’accès aux documents des organismes publics et sur la protection des renseignements personnels, RLRQ c A-2.1 [Loi] sont entrées en vigueur.

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Overview of the New Provisions of the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector — What are the Implications for Employers?

The Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information, SQ 2021, c. 25, amending the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, CQLR c P-39.1 [Act], among others, was proclaimed in force on September 22, 2021. Several provisions came into force on September 22, 2022. The bulk of the amendments, however, will come into force only on September 22, 2023.

As employers will face new obligations at that date, it is important to bear in mind both existing and upcoming rules.

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Who’s Who Legal Recognizes the Firm’s Lawyers

The international directory Who’s Who Legal recently announced its 2022 rating of outstanding lawyers. Some of our lawyers have been recognized:

RSS maintains its place among the elite of the legal profession.

L’article <em>Who’s Who Legal</em> Recognizes the Firm’s Lawyers est apparu en premier sur RSS – Robinson Sheppard Shapiro.

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