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Contracting out of prescription limitations a Quebec perspective

McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Canada
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May 17 2013

Under the law of Quebec, article 2884 C.C.Q. Prohibits the modification by contract of the prescriptive or limitations period provided by law. The

This week at the SCC (10052013)

McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Canada
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May 13 2013

The Supreme Court of Canada issued one decision of interest to Canadian businesses and professions this week. In Behn v. Moulton Contracting Ltd

Don’t be a “dummy director”

McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Canada, USA
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April 25 2013

Delaware ruling on the obligations of directors of companies operating in emerging markets "Independent directors who step into these situations

The Supreme Court clarifies the application of the St. Lawrence Cement Inc. v. Barrette decision

McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Canada
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April 8 2013

On March 7, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) rendered a decision in which it clarified the application of St. Lawrence Cement Inc. v

What’s the value of a truck stop without any trucks? Supreme Court addresses nuisance claims in public projects

McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Canada
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March 28 2013

In a new decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has provided guidance on when compensation might be due in cases of nuisance caused by public

More than “lip service” to limited liability: personal liability of directors and causation of damages for misrepresentation to investors

McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Canada
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March 26 2013

Will a director or officer of a corporation or limited liability partnership be personally liable for the losses of investors who relied upon his or

The second opinion: ignorance is not bliss the risks of purchasing shares without due diligence and without full disclosure

McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Canada
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March 20 2013

The decision in Francoeur v. 4417186 Canada Inc., 2013 QCCA 191 demonstrates the dangers of a share purchase agreement without due diligence and with

This week at the SCC

McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Canada
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March 18 2013

The Supreme Court of Canada refused leave to appeal this week from several cases of interest to Canadian businesses and professions. The decisions

Can inaction equal acceptance? The Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies the principles of contractual repudiation

McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Canada
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March 13 2013

Does silence and inaction in the face of a contractual breach constitute acceptance of the contractual repudiation? This is the issue which

The UK Supreme Court addresses a host of conflict of laws issues

McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Canada, United Kingdom
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March 1 2013

What law should a Court apply when determining whether to pierce the corporate veil of a foreign corporation? How much deference should an appellate

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Contracting out of prescription limitations a Quebec perspective

This week at the SCC (10052013)

Don’t be a “dummy director”

The Supreme Court clarifies the application of the St. Lawrence Cement Inc. v. Barrette decision

What’s the value of a truck stop without any trucks? Supreme Court addresses nuisance claims in public projects

More than “lip service” to limited liability: personal liability of directors and causation of damages for misrepresentation to investors

The second opinion: ignorance is not bliss the risks of purchasing shares without due diligence and without full disclosure

This week at the SCC

Can inaction equal acceptance? The Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies the principles of contractual repudiation

The UK Supreme Court addresses a host of conflict of laws issues

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