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August 06, 2012 – John Deere Limited v. Promutuel Lac St-Pierre – Les Forges, S.C. Richelieu, 765-17-000982-100, July 17, 2012, L. Lacoursière For the first time, the Superior Court has clarified the status of a creditor under a non-automobile insurance policy, in this instance an agricultural policy. John Deere was named as the creditor on Promutuel’s policy. John Deere...

July 31, 2012 – SSQ, société d’assurances générales inc. v. Alain Crytes, (C.Q., Maniwaki, No. 565-22-000081-089), 2012 march, 12, Fournier J. In the context of an action seeking sanctions for misrepresentation, the Court of Quebec has recognized that statements made by the insured during a polygraph test can be used as evidence. On March 21, 2012, Judge Fournier ruled,...

July 31, 2012 – Stein Monast LLP's Civil and Professional Liability Insurance team understands the reality of the insurance industry and the various products available on the market for both personal and property insurance.L’équipe d’assurance responsabilité civile et professionnelle de Stein Monast S.E.N.C.R.L. connaît la réalité de l’industrie de l’assurance et les divers produits sur le marché, et ce, tant en assurance de personnes qu’en assurance de dommages.

September 17, 2011 – In the late 19th century, the invention of the telephone ushered in a new age of communications. In 2004, little more than a century later, the advent of Web 2.0 revolutionized the way individuals interact, both privately and in the workplace. The word “productivity” has taken on a new meaning. Popular social networks, such as Facebook, MySpace,...