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Small claims are becoming much less “small” with the recent increase in monetary jurisdiction to $35,000.

Mediations need not be adjourned during the current climate, and cases can still move forward to resolution by settlement despite court closures and other business disruptions.

On April 7, an Order was made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act permitting virtual witnessing for wills and powers of attorney.

With physical distancing requirements and service interruptions, lawyers working in child welfare are faced with a myriad of unique and unprecedented challenges.

New practice management issues are arising and evolving at an unprecedented pace for sole and small firm practitioners.

As of April 6, the Superior Court of Justice expanded the family law matters it will be addressing beyond the urgent matters previously identified.

Many workers are at risk of contracting (or, in some instances, have already contracted) COVID-19 at their workplace.

The courtroom is arguably the most public display of the legal system in action.

Canadian charities and not-for-profits have been facing extraordinary and often urgent challenges in their day-to-day operations as a result of the current situation, including hosting events and meetings, governance considerations, insurance and liability, employment matters, financial considerations, and more.

The current situation has raised many urgent issues in a commercial leasing context. Our expert faculty will focus on how to look at continuous use clauses in light of “essential business” legislation, as well as discuss rent related issues such as abatements and deferrals, from both a landlord and a tenant perspective.