COVID-19: the government is tightening restrictions; how will this impact employers? On January 6, 2021, the Quebec government announced that it would be extending its holiday season lockdown measures and imposing new, tighter restrictions. As the spread of COVID-19 is still unabated, the decision was made to extend the lockdown for a period from January […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Betty Psarris of Loewenberg Psarris Workplace Law LLP. Betty has joined IR as our exclusive Employment Law (Corporate) Member in Canada – East. Loewenberg Psarris Workplace Law LLP is a boutique law firm in Toronto, Canada providing legal advice in all aspects […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Madeleine Loewenberg of Loewenberg Psarris Workplace Law LLP. Madeleine has joined IR as our exclusive Employment Law (Corporate) Member in Canada – East. Loewenberg Psarris Workplace Law LLP is a boutique law firm in Toronto, Canada providing legal advice in all aspects […]
Today, we want to share some exciting news with you. As of January 1, 2021 True Path Law will be merging with our firm Schwarz Law LLP. True Path Law is a mid-size residential real estate transactional law firm currently located in Mississauga, Ontario. True Path’s founder Patrick Squire brings extensive and unique high volume […]
Foreword by Andrew Chilvers For ambitious companies eager to expand into overseas markets, often the conventional route of organic business development is simply not fast enough. The other option to invest in or buy a business outright is far quicker but often fraught with unforeseen dangers. And even the biggest, most experienced players can get […]
Foreword by Andrew Chilvers For ambitious companies eager to expand into overseas markets, often the conventional route of organic business development is simply not fast enough. The other option to invest in or buy a business outright is far quicker but often fraught with unforeseen dangers. And even the biggest, most experienced players can get […]
Parliament and Queen’s Park have seemingly dealt the Canadian gambling industry a winning hand. Each of the Canadian Federal and Ontario Provincial Governments has taken steps to revolutionize the Canadian lottery, gaming and sports industries by proposing to decriminalize single-event sports betting and to establish a private internet gaming marketplace, respectively. To read the full […]
Foreword by Andrew Chilvers For ambitious companies eager to expand into overseas markets, often the conventional route of organic business development is simply not fast enough. The other option to invest in or buy a business outright is far quicker but often fraught with unforeseen dangers. And even the biggest, most experienced players can get […]
Agility and adaptability will be essential for Canadian employers moving forward. In recent weeks, public authorities across the country have made several announcements regarding the resumption of activities in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. In certain instances, these announcements have generated some confusion. Read More
On October 27, 2020, Quebec’s Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity, Jean Boulet, introduced Bill 59, An Act to modernize the occupational health and safety regime (“Bill 59”). In order to give you a general overview of the most important changes proposed by Bill 59, our team has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the […]
On October 30, the Supreme Court of Canada released its long-awaited decision in Desjardins Financial Services Firm Inc. v. Asselin1 (the “Asselin decision”). Ever since leave to appeal was granted in June 2019,2 practitioners and litigants have been kept in suspense, anticipating a potential amendment to the analytical framework of the criteria for authorization of a class action in Quebec. However, […]
Foreword by Andrew Chilvers Despite these uncertain times, expanding overseas can be a key driver for future growth for an ambitious business. International expansion can breathe new life into a company, drive huge value and set it on a path of continued success. Expanding a business overseas is a strategic opportunity that will help diversify […]
