Litigation and Conflict Resolution

December 10, 2020

Litigation and Conflict Resolution
COVID-19 I Resuming the computing of time limits in civil proceedings and impact on periods for prescription and forfeiture
By Mtre Marie-Eve Zuniga, Lawyer

Since March 15, 2020, the time limits for civil proceedings and the periods for extinctive prescription and forfeiture in civil matters have been temporarily suspended due to the state of emergency related to COVID-19.

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June 4, 2020

Litigation and Conflict Resolution
The concept of force majeure and the COVID-19 pandemic
By Mtre Zoé Delisle, Lawyer

You are party to a contract and the COVID-19 pandemic is preventing you or the other party from performing contractual obligations? This article explains the concept of force majeure and the possibility, in certain cases, of being released from contractual liability when it is impossible to perform contractual obligations due to a superior force event.

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March 15, 2020

Litigation and Conflict Resolution
COVID-19 | Suspension of time limits in civil proceedings: impacts
By Mtre Mélanie Archambault, Lawyer

On March 13, 2020, by way of Order in Council No. 177-2020, the Government declared a health emergency throughout Québec territory under section 119 of Public Health Act (chapter S-2.2) for a period of ten (10) days, which is renewable.

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May 16, 2017

Litigation and Conflict Resolution
Why not try a settlement conference?
By Mtre Bryan-Eric Lane, Lawyer

A settlement conference is a process undertaken for the amicable settlement of disputes for which legal proceedings have been instituted and in respect of which the parties involved wish to reach a consensus to put an end to the legal debate sooner than is possible with the current judicial system.

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