COVID-19 and limiting liability
In response to growing and prospective litigation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, several jurisdictions have considered liability protection legislation1. The Ontario Government is no exception and has recently introduced Bill 218, the Supporting Ontario’s Recovery Act (the “Act” or th…
View the post titled COVID-19 and limiting liabilityOntario’s new restriction framework and what that means for Ontario businesses
Consistent with the ever-changing nature of rules and regulations around COVID-19, the Province of Ontario has announced a rehauling of the COVID-19 alert framework we have become accustomed to (Stages 1-3), by way of the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework, effective Saturday November 7…
View the post titled Ontario’s new restriction framework and what that means for Ontario businessesLeaves, layoffs and terminations: COVID’s impact on Ontario’s workplaces
In the ever-changing employment law landscape of 2020, it can be hard to keep pace and understand your options and responsibilities for your workforce. This blog will discuss some of our clients’ frequently asked questions about leaves, layoffs and terminations. Covid Related Leaves of Absen…
View the post titled Leaves, layoffs and terminations: COVID’s impact on Ontario’s workplacesIt’ll never happen to us: Union avoidance in the age of COVID-19
Union organizing campaigns can start in several different ways, however many find at their root a feeling among employees of unfair or unequal treatment by their employer. Sometimes the friction point is pay and benefits, other times it is entitlement to a benefit or advantage that others ma…
View the post titled It’ll never happen to us: Union avoidance in the age of COVID-19New COVID-19 screening requirement for businesses and organizations
On Friday, September 25th, the Ontario government announced that, effective September 26th all Ontario businesses must comply with any advice, recommendations and instructions issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (the “Chief Medical Officer”) on screening for COVID-19.…
View the post titled New COVID-19 screening requirement for businesses and organizationsDazed and Confused: Five more contractual considerations for uncertain times
In part one of this article, I discussed five considerations for negotiating and drafting contracts during this period of continuing commercial uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are five additional considerations for negotiating, drafting and executing contracts during …
View the post titled Dazed and Confused: Five more contractual considerations for uncertain timesDazed and Confused: Five contractual considerations for uncertain times
The year 2020 will not soon be forgotten. Despite the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has also provided a catalyst for substantial innovation and positive disruption to business models and commercial practices. During this time of business adaptation to respond to the unique challen…
View the post titled Dazed and Confused: Five contractual considerations for uncertain timesSupport for Businesses during COVID-19: CEBA application deadline extended
Despite being able to resume operations following the lifting of certain governmental restrictions related to COVID-19, many business owners continue to experience unprecedented financial challenges. After months of decreased revenue – or possibly even periods without any revenue – business …
View the post titled Support for Businesses during COVID-19: CEBA application deadline extendedIntellectual property considerations for Professionals: Who owns educational or promotional content (like this article)?
Copyright in content Many businesses, including medical clinics and dental offices, are re-opening after being forced to shut down by public health authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the shut down, many professionals and small business owners published various articles, blog po…
View the post titled Intellectual property considerations for Professionals: Who owns educational or promotional content (like this article)?Filing deadlines extended for patents, trademarks and industrial designs in response to COVID-19 – Update: Final extension
Note: This post has been updated to reflect additional notices issued by CIPO, mostly recently on August 5, 2020, each which further extended the previously announced extension. As Canada responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has taken the drasti…
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