This article is a modified version of a commentary originally published by Éditions Yvon Blais in July 2020 (EYB2020BRH2319). When parties bring a civil suit to court, not only are their identities made public, but aspects of their private lives are sometimes laid bare. However, there are some circumstances that warrant an exception to the open […]
It has long been established that a party subject to expropriation is not entitled to the reimbursement of legal fees as damages caused by the expropriation. However, there are two exceptions to this rule: (1) where there has been bad faith or abuse of process by the expropriating party; and (2) where expropriation proceedings have […]
In a contentious 5-4 split decision, with 3 justices providing the main reasons, 2 justices concurring and 4 judges dissenting, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the Parliament of Canada has the power to prohibit genetic discrimination.1 Specifically, Justice Karakatsanis found that the purpose of the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act is to ensure that individuals’ genetic test […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Ebert Byenkya of Byenkya, Kihika and Company Advocates. Ebert has joined IR as our exclusive Commercial Arbitration member in Uganda. Founded in 1992, Byenkya, Kihika & Co. Advocates (“BK” or “the Firm”) boasts of a rich heritage of over 25 years of […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Oscar Kihika of Byenkya, Kihika and Company Advocates. Oscar has joined IR as our exclusive Commercial Arbitration member in Uganda. Founded in 1992, Byenkya, Kihika & Co. Advocates (“BK” or “the Firm”) boasts of a rich heritage of over 25 years […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Dinah Mukasa of Byenkya, Kihika and Company Advocates. Dinah has joined IR as our exclusive Commercial Arbitration member in Uganda. Founded in 1992, Byenkya, Kihika & Co. Advocates (“BK” or “the Firm”) boasts of a rich heritage of over 25 years […]
Over 890 employers and employees in Quebec have already signed the Charter of Commitment to Combat Coronavirus in the Workplace (the Charter). The Charter was published on the initiative of the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), following consultations with major union and employer representatives. The primary purpose of the Charter […]
Introduction In the wake of recent amendments to the Canada Labour Code1 to address harassment and violence in the workplace,2 the draft Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations (the “Regulations”) have been of particular interest to federally regulated employers due to the magnitude of the changes being introduced. We have been waiting to hear the precise date when the new […]
The law relating to wills in England & Wales is to be amended so that wills can be witnessed remotely under certain conditions and shall still be valid. The change will be put into legislation later this year but will be backdated to 31st January, with the intention that any wills made during the pandemic […]
Colman Coyle is pleased to announce its continuing work with the Greater London Authority (“GLA”). The GLA, on behalf of the London Economic Action Partnership (LEAP), recently appointed us to deliver a range of ‘how to guides’ on the topic of lease negotiation and rent review for micro and small businesses. The documents were either […]
On 26th June 2020 the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (the “Act”) came into law. Part of the Act is designed to assist companies in complying with their legal requirements such as holding AGMs and other general meetings while being mindful of current guidance in respect of social distancing. The Act seeks to enable […]
The forced hiatus in business activity and the economic shock caused by COVID-19 have hit many Quebec business owners hard. The impact is especially heavy for owners saddled with the burden of succession planning and finding no one to take over the reins. Currently, 30 to 60,000 Quebec businesses are in danger of disappearing within […]