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  1. Sébastien Vézina, Speaker at the Information Session on IFRS and Taxation for Mining Exploration Companies

    Montreal, September 29, 2010 - Sébastien Vézina, member of Lavery’s Business Law Group, reviewed the recent developments pertaining to the mining sector on September 22nd during an information session on IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and taxation. This information session was organized by Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton and was held in Montreal at the Fairmont Hotel, Queen Elizabeth.

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  2. Jean Saint-Onge, Speaker at the Canadian Institute

    Montreal, September 24, 2010 - On September 28th and 29th, Jean Saint-Onge, partner at Lavery, will participate in a presentation on class actions called “Managing Litigation Complexity and Planning Strategy through Trial” at the Canadian Institute’s 11th Annual Forum. This conference will be held in Toronto. Mr. Saint-Onge’s will participate in a panel on cross-Canada class actions and recent developments on class actions in Quebec. For more details, click here.

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  3. François Parent’s article on pension plans is published in Avantages

    Mr. François Parent, Partner at Lavery specializing in pensions and benefits, wrote an article entitled “L’asymétrie des régimes complémentaires de retraite : une problématique toujours non résolue” (The Asymmetry of Supplemental Pension Plans: A Problem Still Unresolved) published in the online magazine Avantages, a Quebec reference in benefits. Mr. Parent’s article examines whether some changes made to the Quebec legislative and regulatory framework governing defined benefit plans may have an impact on the asymmetry issue.The full article (in French only) is available by clicking here.

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  4. Sarah Talpis-Guillet authors an article for The Gazette

    On September 20th, Sarah Talpis-Guillet, associate at Lavery specializing in corporate and commercial law wrote an article entitled “Protecting Names in the Facebook Age” published in the online section of The Gazette called Legal Matters. Ms. Talpis-Guillet’s article examines the protection of names and trademarks within the scope of social networks.

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  5. Michel Desrosiers will be a speaker at the 13th World Human Resources Congress

    Montreal, September 22, 2010 - Michel Desrosiers will be a speaker at the 13th World Congress, which will be held from September 27 to 29, 2010 at the Palais des congrès in Montreal.The World Federation of People Management Associations holds its Congress every two years, which welcomes over 3,500 HR professionals from the four corners of the globe. This year, it offers a diversified program with close to 100 outstanding speakers, an Exhibitors’ Hall with some 175 exhibitors, as well as various social activities including an evening’s entertainment showcasing an exceptional artist.Facing similar people management and development challenges, participants will have the chance to discuss not only local, national and international trends and practices, but also other issues such as their expanding role and the increasingly complex nature of their mandates. Mr. Desrosiers presentation will pertain to the negotiation of collective agreements in 2010.

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  6. 25 Lavery Lawyers are Named to the 2011 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada

    Montreal, September 2, 2010 – Lavery is proud to announce that 25 of the firm’s lawyers are listed as leading practitioners in Canada in their field of expertise in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2011. The Best Lawyers in Canada 2011 is based on a rigorous national survey involving more than 320,000 detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers across the country. Élise Poisson, Lavery’s Managing Partner, stated that: “This recognition reflects these lawyers’ and our team’s expertise, quality of work and dedication. I would like to congratulate our 25 lawyers for their leadership and contribution to our clients’ success and to the development of our service offering.” The Lavery lawyers recommended in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2011 are: Marie-Claude Armstrong - Family Law Yvan Biron - Environmental Law Michel Blouin - Natural Resources Law René Branchaud - Natural Resources Law Pierre Bourque - Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Director and Officer Liability Marie-Claude Cantin - Insurance Law Paul Cartier - Insurance Law; Legal Malpractice Law; Personal Injury Litigation; Product Liability Law Gérard Coulombe - Corporate Law Michel Gélinas - Labour and Employment Law Jean Hébert - Insurance Law Jean-Francois Hotte - Labour and Employment Law Odette Jobin-Laberge - Insurance Law Pierre M. Lepage - Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Guy Lemay - Class Action Litigation; Labour and Employment Law Robert W. Mason - Director and Officer Liability; Insurance Law; Personal Injury Litigation; Product Liability Law Jacques Nols - Personal Injury Litigation J. Vincent O'Donnell - Class Action Litigation; Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Director and Officer Liability; Insurance Law; Legal Malpractice Law; Personal Injury Litigation; Product Liability Law; Securities Law Jean Saint-Onge - Class Action Litigation Louis Payette - Banking Law Élisabeth Pinard - Family Law Ian Rose - Director and Officer Liability; Insurance Law Raphaël H. Schachter - Criminal Defense Gerald Stotland - Family Law André Vautour - Information Technology Law; Technology Law Michel Yergeau - Environmental Law For more information, please visit BEST LAWYER’s website.

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  7. Marc Dagenais speaks to the Gazette about the Mining Industry

    August 31, 2010 - Possessing significant experience in the mining sector, Marc Dagenais, partner at Lavery, discussed the implications of Bill 79 on Quebec’s mining sector with journalist Peter Hadekel from The Gazette. According to Mr. Dagenais, the industry is concerned about two potential impacts from Bill 79: higher costs and lack of certainty about the new regulations. Furthermore, he asserts that the disclosure requirements in the new bill also pose a problem to the industry, mainly because the requirements are not clearly stated the bill.  Lavery’s Mining Law Group, which comprises some twenty professionals, is very active in the mining industry and has assisted numerous companies achieve their business development objectives, both here in Canada and elsewhere in the world, namely by helping them set up various financial structures and implement strategic alliances.

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  8. René Branchaud reviews Bill 79 with the National Post and the Gazette

    René Branchaud, a partner in Lavery’s Montreal office, who practices in the mining and securities groups, discussed the implications of Bill 79 on Quebec’s mining sector with journalist Jim Middlemiss from the National Post and The Gazette. The amendments would require companies to fund in advance 100% of the closing costs in the first five years of operation. According to Mr. Branchaud, an idea to help miners deal with the financing obligations is the creation of an environmental trust, which Lavery is currently pushing the government to adopt on behalf of mining producers.

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  9. Lavery welcomes Karine Pelletier, Business Lawyer

    Montreal, July 19, 2010 – Lavery is pleased to welcome Ms. Karine Pelletier to its Quebec City office’s Business Law practice group. Ms. Pelletier will mainly represent corporate clients in the field of transactional law, particularly in areas related to commercial transactions and mergers and acquisitions.Admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2006, Ms. Pelletier received her law degree (LL.B.) from the Université Laval in 2005. She is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and of the Jeune Chambre de commerce de Québec. Before joining Lavery, she worked in a Quebec-based major law firm.

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  10. René Branchaud has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Dynacor Inc.

    Montreal, July 15, 2010 - Lavery is proud to announce that René Branchaud has been named Chairman of the Board of Dynacor Inc. Mr. Branchaud has served on Dynacor's Board as Company Secretary since 2007. Partner at Lavery, Mr. Branchaud has been with the firm since 1983. Mr. Branchaud practises in the areas of securities law, mergers and acquisitions and corporate law and serves on the board of directors. He is corporate secretary of several public companies and non-profit organizations.

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  11. Bernard Larocque Appointed to ProBono Quebec’s Board of Directors

    Montreal, July 12, 2010 - Bernard Laroque has been appointed to the Board of Directors of ProBono Quebec, a charity that promotes and coordinates pro bono legal work to resolve cases that are exceptional, raise issues of public interest or in which citizens or groups of citizens who do not have the financial resources to defend their rights could suffer permanent harm. Lavery is an active member of Pro Bono Québec, which hopes to become a meeting place for bringing together and generating pro bono legal initiatives aimed at improving access to justice.In addition, Mr. Larocque will continue to serve on the approval committee as he did last year.

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  12. Lavery Number 1 in Quebec

    Montreal, July 5, 2010 – Élise Poisson, Managing Partner, is proud to announce that the Canadian Lawyer magazine ranked Lavery first among Quebec regional law firms in 2010. This recognition is the result of a survey that Canadian Lawyer conducted to determine the standing of Quebec’s major regional law firms. It was carried out in May of 2010 among lawyers, managing partners and corporate legal advisors of well-established businesses throughout Canada. Lavery placed first in this ranking and was acknowledged as the year’s leading regional law firm in Quebec. Canadian Lawyer conducted a similar survey to determine the ranking of the principal regional law firms in the western and central parts of the country as well as in the Atlantic Provinces.  “We are very honoured by this recognition which speaks to Lavery’s importance in Quebec,” Ms. Élise Poisson stated. “The scope of our firm and the depth of its expertise, together with a thorough understanding of the issues and challenges faced by businesses operating in Quebec, allow Lavery to offer a complete range of top quality legal services to the business community through a careful balance of expertise, delivery of legal services and cost.” Lavery is a privileged firm for businesses active in Quebec, corporate legal advisors and law firms located outside the province that need professional legal services in Quebec. In addition to its 170 lawyers, Lavery is a member of the World Services Group along with six other Canadian firms, all of which are leaders in their respective market. This allows Lavery to provide its clients with an effective platform for dealing with their legal business needs from coast to coast. For more information, please visit the Canadian Lawyer website at www.canadianlawyermag.com.

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