This week’s update on resources shared by law firms addressing the COVID-19 crisis
Law firms across Canada are sharing their insights on how to deal with the rapidly evolving economic and legal landscape due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is a roundup of some of these resources.
Gowling WLG
In “Ontario moves June 1 greenhouse gas reporting deadline in response to COVID-19,” the firm covers the recent change introduced by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding reporting deadlines for greenhouse gas emissions.
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In “How COVID-19 has Accelerated the Move Away from Cash,” the firm describes recent trends in payment methods caused by the pandemic, regulatory changes to allow electronic payments, and possible problems arising from the reduced use of cash.
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In “COVID-19: A Roadmap for Navigating Return-to-Workplace Decisions,” the firm shares considerations for in-house legal teams in reopening their workplaces.
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In “COVID-19: Recovery and Re-opening Tracker,” the firm gives an overview of updates on the recovery and the reopening of the economy as issued by governments at the federal, provincial and territorial levels.
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- COVID-19: Available solutions to the challenges resulting from the current crisis and the different restructuring alternatives at your disposal
- CSA issues additional temporary relief to investment funds and non-investment fund issuers for certain regulatory filing deadlines
- FSRA issues new guidance for mortgage-based investments disrupted by COVID-19
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
In “Private M&A: An Updated Take on What Lies Ahead for 2020,” the firm sheds light on private M&A trends that it is monitoring in the context of the market slowdown.
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In “COVID-19, sports and waivers: How to limit the risk of legal liability in the ‘new normal’,” the firm considers how waivers may be used to limit the risk of liability, given that “return to play” directives may soon be implemented.
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In “Personal liability for corporate fraud: what you need to know,” the firm reminds corporations to continue being careful in protecting themselves against the heightened risk of fraudulent schemes amid the pandemic.
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In “ABTraceTogether: Contact Tracing App in the Workplace,” the firm discusses legal considerations that arise in relation to the recent release of a mobile contact-tracing app by the Alberta government.
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In “Leasing: Updated Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance to assist more landlords and tenants,” the firm provides insight regarding the application process for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program and regarding the clarifying details given by the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation.
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In “A Further Update on the Estate Arbitration and Litigation Management (EALM) Initiative,” the firm gives an update on this initiative to ensure that estate litigation matters keep progressing during the pandemic.
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In “COVID-19 and Business Re-Opening: Requirements for Businesses,” the firm goes into the requirements imposed by the Manitoba government for businesses to reopen, including social distancing measures, personal protective equipment and sanitized workplaces.
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In “Agreements of Purchase and Sale in the Time of COVID-19,” the firm suggests clauses for buyers and sellers to consider including in their agreements of purchase and sale in lieu of COVID-19-specific clauses.
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- New Details Emerge about Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program – but Questions Still Remain
- Planning Ahead in a COVID-19 World: Short and Long Term Considerations for Returning to an Office Workplace
- Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen
Wildeboer Dellelce LLP
In “Updated Ontario Emergency Order Expands Temporary Relief for Shareholder and Director Meetings,” the firm summarizes certain accommodations introduced by the Ontario government relating to shareholder meetings and director meetings.
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In “Worksafe BC Releases Industry Specific Guidelines for Reopening,” the firm lists the sectors affected by the industry-specific guidelines recently issued by the B.C. government.
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