On March 24, 2020, the Government of Ontario introduced Regulation 82/20 made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act as part of a series of actions it has taken in an effort to curtail the spread of COVID-19.  This measure required all businesses that were not included in the list of “essential businesses” set …

Many contracts contain what is known as a “force majeure clause” (more about these clauses available here: COVID-19: Businesses should review Force Majeure clauses and take action to preserve rights and limit liability). But what do you do if your contract does not have a force majeure clause and one party wants to avoid further …

The unprecedented COVID-19 response continues to impact Ontario courts and tribunals, whose operations were suspended on March 16, 2020.  Incredible efforts have been made by local administrative judges and court staff to continue access to justice during this difficult time. Their efforts cannot be understated.  Today, March 25, 2020, Justices Trousdale, Tranmer and Mew, responsible for …

BLOG UPDATE:  MARCH 26, 2020 – Kingston and Napanee Courts planning for a June 2020 resumption On March 25, 2020, Justices Trousdale, Tranmer and Mew issued a Notice to the Profession and Parties for the City of Kingston and Counties of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington outlining the plan for anticipated return to operations for the …

Yesterday (just after we drafted our blog post on meetings during COVID) the Province passed Bill 187 to allow electronic participation in council, board and committee meetings. The Bill amends section 238 of the Municipal Act to add the following: (3.3)  The applicable procedure by-law may provide that, during any period where an emergency has been …

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Read the latest from Cunningham Swan: Construction Law – Construction Liens & Delayed Payments:  Limitation periods aren’t suspended during COVID-19 Employment Law – Employer Considerations: Short- and long-term planning in the face of COVID-19 Family Law – Co-Parenting in the Face of COVID-19   Firm Update – COVID-19 Update and Firm Response Cunningham Swan’s staff and …

Read the latest from Cunningham Swan: Firm Update:  COVID-19 Update and Firm Response  Family Law:  Co-Parenting in the Face of COVID-19   Employment Law:  Employer Considerations: Short- and long-term planning in the face of COVID-19 There is no replacement for proper legal advice tailored to your individual needs.  That said, Cunningham Swan is working to keep …

Read the latest from Cunningham Swan: Firm Update:  COVID-19 Update and Firm Response  Family Law:  Co-Parenting in the Face of COVID-19  Employer Considerations:  Short- and long-term planning in the face of COVID-19 As the global COVID-19 pandemic becomes a provincial emergency, employers are wondering how to proceed with their employees in both the short-term and …