Contracts in the Age of COVID-19
Nearly all businesses have been or will be wrestling with the question of whether they can deliver what they have promised under agreements and the ... Continued
COVID-19: Securities Regulators Issue Guidance for Moving to Virtual AGMs
With directions and recommendations from all levels of government and health authorities to avoid large gatherings and practice social distancing to the extent possible as ... Continued
BC Securities Commission Provides Temporary Relief due to COVID-19
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BC Securities Commission (the “BCSC”) announced temporary measures to provide relief to regulated entities from certain disclosure and ... Continued
Relief for Workers – BC COVID-19 Action Plan
This afternoon the BC government announced its “BC COVID-19 Action Plan.” As part of its $5B package, the government is allotting $1.1B to provide relief ... Continued
COVID-19: Financial Assistance for Businesses
Both the Federal and Provincial levels of government have announced sweeping financial measures to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. We have summarized and listed ... Continued
M&A in the midst of a Black Swan Event
As the devastating financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are felt by businesses of all sizes around the world, M&A decision makers are reviewing transactions ... Continued
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