June 2011 Law Column
Guarantor obligations once a business is sold
To what extent is an individual who guarantees the obligations of his/her business responsible for the business' debts after the business is sold?
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL BUILDING MATERIALS SUPPLIERS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS
New municipal contract allocation rules
Businesses that enter into contracts with cities and municipalities should be aware of the new municipal market rules that came into effect a few months ago.
When taking out a new owner-occupant home insurance plan to cover building losses, it is important to properly assess the aggregate value of the building. In fact, an appraisal that is lower than the building's actual value may lead to unfortunate consequences for the building owner, regardless of the terms of the insurance policy.
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Extended period for retroactive support and new obligations for sharing financial information
New provisions of the Act to promote access to justice in family matters came into effect on June 15, 2012, extending the period for retroactive applications for support and outlining new obligations in terms of financial information sharing between spouses.
Recently, the Court of Appeal ruled on the interpretation of article 22 of the Environment Quality Act, which prohibits all construction projects that could impact the environment without the prior authorization of the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs
May 2013
Me Joanne Côté of the municipal and environmental law group will lead a practical training session for the Association des directeurs municipaux du Québec (ADMQ)
May 2013
Me Patrick Choquette was recently appointed to the board of directors and executive committee of the Fondation Cité de la Santé...
May 2013
Prévost Fortin D'Aoust is proud to have been recognized for its citizen involvement and social commitment by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Saint-Jérôme at the Gala des Zénith 2013.
