Publications

THIS EDITION OF LAVERY BUSINESS SUMMARIZES SEVERAL ASPECTS OF THE NEW BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT THAT CAME INTO FORCE ON FEBRUARY 14, 2011.

The Business Corporations Act (Quebec) (the “QBCA” or the “Act”) comes into force on February 14, 2011. Described as innovative by many, the Act provides a new regime for legal persons currently governed by Parts I and IA of the Companies Act (the “QCA”). The last (…)

Limited Partners: a Closer Look at Your Liability Voluntary Disclosure: Is It Still a Worthwhile Option for Repenting Taxpayers? The Court of Appeal Recognizes the Right to Claim Legal Fees from a Defaulting Debtor The Superior Court’s Decision in Chambre des notaires du Québec v. (…)

AVOID A $15,000 FINE FOR A FIRST OFFENCE UNDER THE ACT RESPECTING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! MANAGEMENT OF TAX-RELATED DOCUMENTS DIRECTOR AND… LIABLE

Introduction Remedies for Minority Shareholders Streamlined Regime for Some SMEs Continuance High-low Shares Alienations Affecting Significant Business Activity New Rules Dealing with Corporate Incest Disappearance of the Accounting Test Conclusion

New Developments Concerning Insider Reporting Requirements Revenu Québec Bares its Teeth at Restaurant Owners Planning for the Unavoidable: The Usefulness of Reviewing a Shareholder Agreement's Redemption Provisions in Case of Death Speech is Silver, Silence is Golden... What about (…)

Major Relief for Non-Residents of Canada A New act on Legal Publicity Stock options Can Be advantageous, But Be Careful! Adoption of IFRS and Recent GaaP Changes: The impact on Credit agreements

Quebec Modernizes its Corporate Law Choosing a Name you Intend to Keep Deemed Year-End on Loss of CCPC Status: One Possible Solution Renewal Option or Privilege

Major Reform to Quebec Corporate Law Contesting Property Assessment Basic Notions About Foreign Workers or Business Immigration 101

The Confidentiality Agreement, Can You Live Without It? A Personal Guarantee Attached to the Performance of Special Duties May Terminate Upon Cessation of These Duties Words Vanish: Documents Must be Managed Properly The Federal Law Governing Not-for-profit Organizations Undergoes a (…)

The Letter of Intent: Beyond the Words, the Intent and Conduct of the Parties Modifying a Trust Deed: It Is Not So Simple! Maximizing the Use of Post-merger Losses

Greater opportunities for GST/QST claims Shielding the directors of a company placed under the protection of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act The value of a trade-mark: a matter of control The Export and Import Permits Act: an act too often overlooked