Federal Government Announces New Support for Certain Employers
Note: The federal government has since made further changes to the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy. You can find our latest coverage of the topic here. ... Continued
Rights of an IP Licensee Following the Insolvency of a Licensor
As technology companies continue to try and navigate the coronavirus pandemic, there are a number of questions that continue to arise related to performance under ... Continued
Executing Estate Planning Documents During COVID-19
Physical distancing protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic have complicated the execution process for wills (“Wills”), enduring powers of attorney (“EPOAs”) and representation agreements (“RAs”). Each ... Continued
Government Support Programs for Residential Landlords
During the uncertain times brought on by COVID-19, residential landlords in BC may experience difficulties with collecting rents. In this article, we provide a summary ... Continued
Who Will Speak for You if You Cannot Speak for Yourself?
Authors: Emily Clough, TEP and Zachary Murphy-Rogers National Advance Care Planning Day arose out of concern that a majority of Canadians are not prepared for ... Continued
Can You Remove Your Parent From a Care Facility? Yes, but Should You?
Long term care facilities have been described as the “front line” of the battle with COVID-19. Long before the pandemic, seniors’ advocates have cautioned that ... Continued
Provincial Order Protects Construction Work from Liability Related to COVID-19
Construction work has been deemed an essential service during the state of emergency declared in B.C. in light of COVID-19. Construction work is considered part ... Continued
Canada Expands Eligibility Requirements to Receive the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
In an effort to address gaps in eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”), the federal government has modified the eligibility requirements. Individuals earning ... Continued
WEBCAST | Commercial Leasing Issues and COVID-19
William Holder is a senior litigation lawyer and mediator who has a deep understanding of commercial leasing, commercial real estate and business litigation. Here are ... Continued
B.C. Transparency Register Effective Date Has Been Postponed and Revised Regulations Have Been Approved
Like many things are being postponed due to COVID-19, the enactment of the B.C. Transparency Register has also been postponed. The new B.C. Transparency Register ... Continued
Human Rights Commissioner Publications on COVID-19 Employment Issues
The BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner recently released two publications that deal with COVID-19 issues relating to employment. One is a statement from ... Continued
Contract Performance Issues in the Context of COVID-19
Anna Sekunova and Brent Meckling, Co-Chairs of our Business Litigation Group, address difficult questions surrounding the performance of contracts that many companies are currently facing ... Continued