Parenting During a Pandemic, Part I: Pandemic Parenting 101
Part I – Pandemic Parenting 101 Parents across the country are worried about COVID-19 and how to protect their children. An extra layer of concern ... Continued
Health Care Decision-Making
The COVID-19 crisis has caused significant uncertainty and raised many questions. One issue that we may not consider until it is too late is health ... Continued
The Utility of Recent Force Majeure Amendments to Canadian Trademark Law
In 2014 and 2015, Canada passed a number of amendments to its Trademarks Act allowing for extensions of time due to unforeseen circumstances. These amendments ... Continued
Remote work and Information Privacy
An unprecedented number of organizations have asked their employees to move to remote work in response to the COVID-19 Health Emergency. BC’s privacy legislation requires ... Continued
COVID-19 Relief for Public Companies: Filing Deadline Extensions And Virtual Shareholder Meetings
Public companies are navigating choppy waters as a result of COVID-19. In addition to dealing with market volatility, public companies are facing critical business decisions ... Continued
Courts Are Still Open for Urgent Incapacity Matters
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has recently joined the fight against COVID-19. On March 18, 2020, Chief Justice Hinkson issued a direction suspending all ... Continued
How to Make Estate Planning Documents From Home
The spread of the COVID-19 virus has caused an increase in the number of people interested in making or updating their estate planning documents. However, ... Continued
LTO Closure due to COVID-19 – Is title insurance the solution?
What happens to a property transfer or mortgage financing if the Land Title Office (LTO) is closed and no longer able to accept registrations? Although ... Continued
No “Gatherings” in Excess of 50 People: Order Does Not Apply to Construction Sites
The Provincial Health Officer’s order limiting no more than 50 people in one gathering place (the “Order”) does not extend to construction sites. Today the ... Continued
Canada’s Six Largest Banks Ease the Financial Pressure of COVID-19
While the current economic climate seems to be changing day by day, Canada’s six largest banks are bringing good news for those struggling financially due ... Continued
Sharing Custody During the Pandemic? Follow These Guidelines
Divorced or separated parents face unique challenges in the COVID-19 pandemic. With children staying home from school or daycare and many parents unable to work ... Continued
CIPO Extends Trademark Deadlines until at least April 1, 2020 due to COVID-19
On account of the COVID-19 situation, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has just announced that all deadlines falling between March 16, 2020 and March 31, ... Continued