Legal conferences

This introductory lecture aims to provide an overview of the legal structures that are important in our society, including where laws come from and where to find reliable information on the law. Participants will learn about the workings of the courts, criminal law, and civil liability.

This conference covers the principles of copyright, the creation of works, and image rights. Participants will learn the main principles of copyright protection, as well as the basics of how patents and trademarks work.

This conference covers the fundamental rights of tenants. From the signing of the lease to repairs to be made by the landlord, tenants will learn about their rights in relation to rent increases, evictions, and lease renewal.

This conference covers the concepts of married and common-law spouses, parenting time, and child custody, as well as the main legal rules relating to divorce and alimony. Participants will learn the legal basics of family life.

This conference covers the various rights of non-unionized employees, from the signing of their employment contract to its termination. Employees will learn about their rights as employees, the remedies available to enforce them, and minimum labor standards such as minimum wage, statutory holidays, and annual vacations.

This conference begins with an explanation of the different types of employment contracts, minimum employment standards, the discrimination-free hiring process, the obligations of each party during the performance of the employment contract, and the different ways of terminating it. We then explore the various remedies available to the parties in the event of a conflict, the gradation of sanctions, and the role of the CNESST.

This conference for boards of directors of not-for-profit organizations covers the legal structure of organizations, their civil, penal, and fiscal liability, and the sources of liability for board members. Your board of directors will learn the legal reflexes necessary for the sound management of your organization, and how to protect its liability.

This conference addresses the various rights and obligations of employees and their employers with regard to harassment and violence in the workplace. Participants leave better informed about their rights and the remedies available to them. Juripop trains participants to master the definitions, signs to recognize, and mechanisms for protection and action that promote an inclusive and respectful workplace.