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July 6, 2023
Beware of incomplete or ineffective transactions
Executing a corporate transaction or restructuring covers a wide range of corporate operations. The preliminary question, which may seem trivial, is first to determine whether the transaction itself has actually taken place as a matter of law.
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March 1, 2023
Selling your products abroad
Nowadays, global business opportunities enable companies of all sizes, to seek new markets, to bid on national and international opportunities.
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November 4, 2021
Forum selection clause and designation of a foreign law: poor contractual drafting can cost you.
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June 16, 2021
Franchisor-franchisee relationships: a review of franchisor’s obligations during a health crisis
Faced with increased financial pressure, the franchisor's support for its network and its proactivity are essential. Today, AVENS offers a brief analysis of the application of the main obligations of a franchisor amid the current pandemic.
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May 6, 2021
INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS : MITIGATING RISKS
This article briefly describes two fundamental tools applicable to international commercial transactions, namely the International Commercial Terms (“Incoterms”) as per the International Chamber of Commerce, as well as the principle of payment against documents.
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January 11, 2021
BILL 78 : Lifting a second corporate veil – The obligation to disclose your personal data
On December 8, 2020, Mr. Jean Boulet, Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity, Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region, presented Bill 78 An Act mainly to improve the transparency of enterprises to the National Assembly of Quebec (the “Bill”).
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March 11, 2020
Does COVID-19 trigger force majeure ?
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February 10, 2020
Removing a board of directors – Legal and tax implications
It is common for the shareholders of a corporation to seek a more active role in its internal affairs. To that end, both Quebec law1 and Canadian federal law2 allow shareholders to limit or completely withdraw the powers of the board of directors (hereinafter the “Board”) in order to exercise those powers themselves.
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January 1, 2020
Payment on payment
Sometimes, it is crucial for the creditor to agree with the debtor on realistic reimbursement terms, in order to avoid being forced to claim in a judicial context.