Pulse
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June 03, 2025
Beware the nuances of probationary employment
Probationary periods of employment are nothing new, but employers who fail to grasp the nuances involved can face significant legal consequences.
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June 02, 2025
Prime Minister Carney taps Montreal lawyers for key roles in PMO
Prime Minister Mark Carney has hired prominent Montreal lawyer Marc-André Blanchard, the former chair and CEO of McCarthy Tétrault LLP, as his chief of staff, while ex-federal justice minister David Lametti, counsel with Montreal’s Fasken, is also taking on senior responsibilities in the new Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), according to media reports.
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June 02, 2025
Marc-Philippe Gagnon joins McCarthy Tétrault as partner
McCarthy Tétrault has announced the addition of Marc-Philippe Gagnon as a partner in its national tax group, based in Montreal.
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June 02, 2025
Appeal Court determines uninformed guilty plea merits retrial
Dwayne Gordon felt dismayed when he received a longer sentence than he believed was agreed upon during a pretrial negotiation session.
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June 02, 2025
Former OBA president Kelly McDermott receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
Kelly McDermott, former president of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA), has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
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June 02, 2025
Clear as mud? Ontario courts provide context regarding waiver of OBCA dissent rights
In the context of shareholders’ agreements, contracting parties may waive their statutory dissent rights afforded under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (OBCA). In order for the waiver to be enforceable it must be made with clear and direct language.
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May 30, 2025
SCC rules Quebec licensing law does not apply to firms providing airport, maritime private security
In a judgment that turns on the application of the constitutional doctrine of interjurisdictional immunity, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 9-0 that Quebec’s Private Security Act (PSA) does not apply to two companies that engage in airport and marine port security in the province because the Quebec law impairs activities at the core of exclusive federal jurisdiction over aeronautics, navigation and shipping.
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May 30, 2025
Langlois expands litigation team with new partner Élie Tremblay
Langlois has announced the addition of Élie Tremblay as a partner in its litigation group.
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May 30, 2025
Creating your exit strategy and succession plan
Is retirement on your mind? Planning your law firm’s future beyond your leadership is essential for long-term stability. Whether you’re retiring, selling or transitioning ownership, a well-structured exit strategy and succession plan ensures continuity, protects clients and maximizes the value of your firm. Here’s how to create an effective plan.
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May 30, 2025
B.C. legal institute hopes to increase understanding of economic abuse in family law
The British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI) is looking to shed some light on an issue that it says has been seriously under-explored in legal literature and case law — economic abuse in family law, especially as it relates to family businesses.