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Stein Monast, Quebec, August 18, 2025 – D&O insurance is designed to protect directors, officers, and in some cases the company itself, against claims arising from alleged wrongful acts committed in the course of their duties. Such claims may be brought by shareholders, creditors, employees, or even regulatory authorities. What Does a D&O Policy Cover? The Three Main Insuring Agreements Most D&O...
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Stein Monast, Quebec, July 22, 2025 – Divided co-ownership living has its advantages, such as communal services and a certain collectivization of the risks. However, each co-owner has a duty to fulfil their obligations under the declaration of co-ownership, which is the cornerstone of co-ownership living. Attorneys Jessica Gauthier and Émilie Nadeau discuss the recent Superior Court decision in Syndicat des copropriétaires...
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Stein Monast, Quebec, November 04, 2024 – A recent ruling by the Quebec Superior Court settled a dispute between the proprietors of a cannabis-growing facility and their insurer, following a fire that destroyed the building and equipment1. The insurance company refused to pay the replacement value, as the owners had not rebuilt the premises within a reasonable time frame, as stipulated in...
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Sabrina Côté-Scuvée
Stein Monast, Quebec, March 21, 2024 – Is an insurance provider justified in invoking misrepresentation or an exclusion clause in the following situations: failure to disclose an employee’s criminal history to the insurance provider and failure to dismiss this employee on suspicion of involvement in prior thefts? Read More (en français) -
