The United States depends heavily on rare earth elements (REEs) for both everyday products and national security. These materials are essential for items such as smartphones, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and advanced military equipment. Concerns about the security and reliability of the U.S. (…)
Lavery’s Annual Insurance Law Review will be held on Tuesday, February 17. This conference will provide a review and analysis of the most significant insurance law decisions rendered in Quebec over the past year. We will also discuss their practical implications for your organization, your risk (…)
Watch enthusiasts: do you know what SWATCH watches are? Of course you do! But do you know what this trademark actually means? Is it: a) an invented term b) an English word c) a term that is partly in English, that is, the letter “S” combined with the word WATCH d) all of the above? This is the (…)
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 (…)
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 (…)
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 (…)
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 (…)
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 (…)
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, (…)
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 (…)
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 (…)
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 (…)
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 (…)