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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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  • 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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  • 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 (…)

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  • Public construction: Prompt payments and simplified dispute resolution

    On July 30, 2025, the Regulation respecting prompt payments and the prompt settlement of disputes with regard to construction work (hereinafter the “Regulation”) was published in the Gazette officielle du Québec. Since September 8, 2025, the Regulation has been coming into force gradually,1 in (…)

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  • IBA Annual Conference 2025

    See you at the IBA Annual Conference in Toronto! November 2-7, 2025 We’re delighted that the International Bar Association Annual Conference is taking place in our neighbouring city of Toronto. Our partners will be on site and would love to connect. To arrange a meeting, please contact Lisa (…)

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  • Full House v. NCAA: The Bet Pays Off for Athletes

    Understanding the House Agreement On June 6, 2025, a landmark settlement catalyzed a major turning point and reshaped the dynamics of American collegiate sports. By approving the House v. NCAA settlement, U.S. courts authorized universities to directly compensate their athletes for the use of their (…)

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