Data privacy. Tax strategy. Contract negotiations. Employment matters. Trade concerns. Legal disputes…
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, you need answers to keep your business running during the crisis — and thriving after the battle is won.
On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) announced new guidance stating that masks and physical distancing were no longer necessary for fully vaccinated individuals[1] in most settings.[2] MORE.
Yesterday, Tuesday, May 04, the Supreme Decree [1] was published that approves the regulatory provisions for the application of Law No. 31171, Law that authorizes the provision of Compensation for Time of Services (CTS) in order to cover the needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE.
Who didn’t love Monopoly when they were growing up? Many a rainy afternoon was passed in the Cohen household playing the popular board game, vying with my brothers and friends to become London’s biggest property tycoon while bankrupting everyone else. It was cutthroat and devoid of sentiment. If you were
The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly brought about an unprecedented change to the way in which employees work. After a year of enforced home working, many companies have now decided to take a flexible approach to office working moving forwards, which inevitably means that commercial tenants across the country are now
As part of our dedication to helping our clients stay up-to-date on the ever-changing landscape as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve compiled the following highlights of changes to patent, trademark, and copyright operations around the world. MORE.
Ontario employees on temporary layoff (or on reduced hours) due to COVID-19 are currently deemed to be on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (“IDEL”) under the Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”), but may nonetheless claim that they have been “constructively dismissed” under the common law, entitling them to wrongful dismissal damages.
There is a wall-mounted plaque in the BC&C office of which we are particularly proud. It was presented to us three years ago by the Mission For Migrant Workers in recognition of our assistance over the course of three-plus decades. Specifically, my long-time colleague Mel Boase has dedicated much of
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out specific metrics by which the state will eventually lift all pandemic-related restrictions. The loosening of these restrictions will be tied to the percentage of Michigan residents 16 and older who have received the first dose
The Ontario Government has passed Bill 284, “COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, 2021”. This bill amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) and requires employers to provide employees with three paid sick days. Prior to Bill 284, employers were not obliged under the ESA to provide paid sick leave. Rather, job-protected unpaid time
A significant real property tax savings opportunity is now available if you are an Ohio real property tax taxpayer who believes the value of your property has depreciated due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. MORE.
Data privacy. Tax strategy. Contract negotiations. Employment matters. Trade concerns. Legal disputes…
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, you need answers to keep your business running during the crisis — and thriving after the battle is won.
