Sébastien Beauregard
Norton Rose Fulbright
Articles
Applying the ITAR rules and managing human resources: where do things stand today?
Canada, USA - May 25 2012 The International Traffic in Arms Regulations, commonly known as the ITAR rules, are a set of U.S. Government regulations passed under the Arms Export Control Act.
Supreme Court affirms that constitutional protection of collective bargaining is limited
Canada - May 17 2011 On April 29, 2011, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision in the Fraser case.
Proposed ITAR amendment regarding dual nationals and third-country nationals
Canada, USA - August 27 2010 The United States Department of State is proposing to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") requirements regarding dual nationals and third-country nationals employed by recipients of controlled goods and technology.
The Wal-Mart case: Supreme Court ruling upholds employers’ right to close their businesses
Canada - November 30 2009 On November 27, 2009, the Supreme Court of Canada handed down judgment in Plourde v. Wal-Mart Canada Corp., upholding a principle derived from a long line of Quebec cases which recognized an employer’s right to close its business, even for reasons relating to unionization of its workforce.
The H1N1 Flu Virus: recommendations for employers in Quebec
Canada - May 6 2009 The purpose of this bulletin is to provide you with general information about the H1N1 Flu Virus, also known as Swine Flu, and to respond to employers’ concerns about this disease.
