The Ontario Government has ordered the mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces effective as of Tuesday March 24th at 11:59 pm for a 14 day period, with the potential of lengthening that period as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds. While the professional services of lawyers have been listed as one of the essential workplaces excluded from the mandatory closure, the delivery of estate planning legal services is particularly challenging in these trying times. Read the full article.
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March 26, 2020
LITIGATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: IS YOUR MATTER URGENT?
On March 17, 2020, the Ontario Superior Court began restricting the matters that would be heard amidst COVID-19 concerns. For civil and commercial matters in Toronto, the Court will only be hearing matters related to outstanding warrants or urgent and time sensitive motions that pose a risk of immediate and significant financial repercussions if they are not dealt with. This leaves an important question unanswered: what is considered urgent? Read the full article.
March 26, 2020
New Measures of Assistance for Workers and Employers
By Eliab Taïrou and Marianne Poliquin
March 26, 2020 — RSS’s Labour and Employment Law Practice Group closely monitors developments with measures taken by the federal and Quebec governments to support employers and their workforce.
For instance, as of April 2020, Canada will be implementing a new Canada Emergency Response Benefit, that will provide a taxable benefit of $2,000 a month for up to 4 months to:
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March 26, 2020
New Measures of Assistance for Workers and Employers
RSS’s Labour and Employment Law Practice Group closely monitors developments with measures taken by the federal and Quebec governments to support employers and their workforce.
For instance, as of April 2020, Canada will be implementing a new Canada Emergency Response Benefit, that will provide a taxable benefit of $2,000 a month for up to 4 months to:
March 26, 2020
Lawsuit Against a Municipality: Beware of Prescription!
By Zachary Ouimet, from our Insurance Law Practice Group
March 26, 2020 — A recent judgment reminds us that, as a general rule, an action for damages against a municipality must be brought within six months of the first sign of the occurrence of the damage, even though the extent of the damage may not necessarily be known and may not have fully materialized.
In Martin c. Ville de Magog, 2020 QCCS 182, the Honourable Justice Gaétan Dumas dismissed a lawsuit instituted by the plaintiffs allowing a ground of dismissal on the basis that the action was prescribed under section 586 of the Cities and Towns Act [“CTA”].
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March 26, 2020
Update on Measures Taken by Government Departments in view of Covid-19 Pandemic
Restriction on Collection of Fees by Schools in Uttarakhand:
Uttarakhand Education Department has released a circular on March 25, 2020 restricting all CBSE, ICSE and other boards affiliated aided and un-aided schools within Uttarakhand from collection of fees till re-opening of the schools. All schools within Uttarakhand have been directed not to force the parents for immediate deposit of the fees in view of the ongoing lockdown on account of the Covid-19 pandemic. The fees shall be collected only upon re-opening of the schools.
March 26, 2020
Rainmaking Recommendation by Jaimie Field: Three Types Of Lawyers In A Crisis
Today, we’re bringing you another great Rainmaking Recommendation from coach and expert, Jaimie Field! Especially for readers of this blog, Jaimie is offering you a complimentary Rainmaking Coaching session to thank you for your support – please consider taking her up on this offer!
March 26, 2020
Temporary Benefit Strategies to Immediately Help Workers: Benefits Guidance in the Time of COVID-19
The closure orders issued by federal and state government authorities across the United States have resulted in the reduction and loss of income for a significant percentage of the U.S. workforce. On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Report Act (the “Coronavirus Act”), effective April 2, 2020, providing relief for certain eligible families, employers and businesses. Further legislation is on the horizon. Meanwhile, under existing law, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) permits employers to provide some immediate and direct employee assistance on a tax-favored basis.
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March 26, 2020
IRS allowing more time to file federal tax returns and pay federal income taxes
The IRS has announced that taxpayers will be allowed to defer until July 15, 2020 the filing of their federal income tax returns and the payment of their federal income taxes that were otherwise due on April 15, 2020. The new due date is July 15, 2020. READ MORE
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March 26, 2020
States allowing for deferral of tax payments and tax return filings
The IRS has issued guidance allowing for additional time to pay 2019 federal income taxes and 2020 first quarter estimated taxes up to certain amounts. States have begun to follow suit with some following the federal government and others taking different approaches. READ MORE
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