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April 19, 2021 – Ms. Marie-Hélène Bétournay is now a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the most prestigious associations of trial lawyers in North America. As a Fellow, Marie-Hélène Bétournay has been recognized as a very skilled trial lawyer who has always conducted herself in an exemplary manner, continuously abiding by the highest standards...

April 19, 2021 – The insurer’s obligation to defend often comes before the courts. Whether through its behaviour or a reservation of rights letter, it is in the insurer’s best interests to always be clear, otherwise the insured could argue a bar in the event of late refusal of coverage, in other words, the insured will argue that the...

March 17, 2021 – For several years now, the law has recognized that members of various Quebec fire safety services are exempt from liability for any damage that may result from their intervention during a fire . Cities and municipalities are also covered by this exemption as long as they have adopted a plan for the implementation of the...

March 08, 2021 – Insurance policies aren’t just for businesses and individuals. In fact, an insurance company can also take out a policy that covers the risks it covers for its insureds. This is also known as a reinsurance contract. In other words, the reinsurer insures the insurer. Read More (en français)