Being in business or running a business involves many legal aspects that can change depending on the type of business. License agreement, service contract, subcontract, non-compete clause, commercial litigation, account collection, commercial lease and bankruptcy are all situations that can cause conflicts and where it is important to know your rights and obligations.
A mandate, also known as power of attorney, is a contract by which one person (the principal) gives another person (the agent) the power to enter one or more legal transactions with a third party in their name and on…
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You have just signed a promise to purchase a house and suddenly the seller refuses to follow through on the promise and refuses to sell. What can you do? You can either claim damages for the unilateral termination without right…
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At the end of your home construction project, upon acceptance of the work, be careful not to accept unreservedly the work, or make the final payment, if some defects are apparent. I have a general contractor A client who accepts…
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Building a brand new house is such an exciting project! Earlier this month we covered the planning required, as well as the licenses and permits to obtain before construction can begin. Now, with your plans, licenses and permits in hand,…
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When a dispute arises, a legal process can be long and costly. It can also cause anxiety to some people. It is important to know that there are alternatives to settle a conflict, going to court is not the only…
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Every day we enter into many contracts without even realizing it. Indeed, a contract exists as soon as two persons (a company is considered a legal person), commit to do something for each other. A contract is formed by the…
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A question we get often asked relates to the reimbursement of legal fees. Indeed, at the end of a trial, can one be reimbursed by the opposing party for the legal fees that one had to pay? First, it is…
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In principle, in civil matters, the plaintiff or defendant may represent themselves before the courts in Quebec. However, there are exceptions to this rule and being represented by a lawyer may be mandatory under certain circumstances. Legal persons A company…
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The formal notice is often the first step in a dispute. But how useful is it? Why is it so important? This article explains what you need to know about the formal notice. Distinction to be made A formal notice…
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Your commercial lease expires next month and you’re wondering if it will be automatically renewed? Are you entitled to remain on the premises? Under what conditions can the lessor terminate your lease and force you to vacate the commercial space?…
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With winter coming, we will all have to change the summer tires on our vehicles to winter tires. While this may seem trivial, we will have to sign a service contract with a garage. The same applies when we buy…
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When people say they are co-owners of a property, without knowing it, they are referring to undivided co-ownership, as opposed to divided co-ownership. In practice, being in an undivided co-ownership almost always presupposes a close relationship between the co-owners. These…
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The following is a brief summary of what there is to know in the Civil Justice Department, Gatineau District, during the COVID-19 pandemic: The extinctive prescription and lapse of time periods in civil matters, as well as the civil deadlines…
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Contracts are everywhere and come in different forms, from buying a package of gum to renting a house, to a handshake between two neighbours for an exchange of services. The vast majority of contracts do not involve a lawyer. Lawyers…
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Several myths exist regarding hidden defects. Many people mistakenly believe that these are essentially vices that have been hidden in order to get a better price. Others will say that hiring the services of an inspector or expert protects you…
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Are you tired of spending long hours maintaining your property and considering buying a condo to get rid of this burden? Buying a condo may be the right solution for you, but be aware that in order to avoid future…
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This is an old principle dating back to the beginning of time that can be applied to an incalculable number of situations. This is only common sense: no one can take advantage of their own fault. This is the duty…
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On your lawyer’s recommendation, you have signed a written contract with your client to protect yourself in the event of a dispute. After all, it’s a long-term contract that is important to your business and a verbal contract didn’t seem…
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Any legal remedy begins with the filing in court of a document called the statement of claim. In principle, this document must then be served by bailiff on the other party, or on each of them if there are more than…
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