CECRA & The Protecting Small Business Act
24 June 2020
The Protecting Small Business Act, 2020 (the “Act”) received royal assent and took effect on June 18, 2020. The legislation prevents landlords who have not
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COVID-19: Reopening Liability
20 June 2020
Ontario’s premier Doug Ford confirmed on Tuesday that the provincial government is considering granting some degree of immunity from civil law suits related to the
Parenting Agreements, Social Circles and COVID-19
16 June 2020
When the province asked us all to stay home as much as possible and physical distance, we started to get a lot of questions from
COVID-19: Amendment to the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave
4 June 2020
On June 1, 2020, the provincial government announced the enactment of an amendment to the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave. Under this amendment, all non-union employees
How Bill 190 Assists Corporations Amid COVID-19 Restrictions.
2 June 2020
On May 12, 2020, Ontario passed Bill 190, the COVID-19 Response and Reforms to Modernize Ontario Act, 2020 (“Bill 190”). Bill 190 was established to
COVID-19: Reopening Ontario
20 May 2020
As the rate of recovery from COVID-19 exceeds the rate of new infection, the Province of Ontario has begun to implement preliminary measures to gradually
Barriston Law: Offering Virtual Mediations and Arbitrations
16 May 2020
In an effort to continue resolving conflicts while the courts have been suspended, Barriston Law has been conducting many mediations and arbitrations via video conferencing.
Co-Parenting; COVID-19; Technology & Mediation
16 May 2020
“We are all in this together” – meaning the COVID-19 pandemic. But are we really? Spouses with young children who are in the very early
COVID-19: Force Majeure vs Frustration of Contract
13 May 2020
In the context of COVID-19, the ongoing performance of contracts has become difficult for many individuals and commercial parties. Some have had travel plans cancelled,
COVID-19: Front-Line Workers and Child Custody.
6 May 2020
For many parents, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges: childcare, homeschooling and finding activities to keep children entertained are just a few examples. For