From day one of the crisis that we are living, RSS has sprung to action to face the situation.
We have explored the legal aspects of the situations arising from the pandemic. The legal system is surely hit by the pandemic; but it also brings solutions. RSS wishes to bring to your attention the results of some of these analyses.
- July 15 — The Judicial Clock Will Be Running Again in September
Several delays and limitation periods suspended in March to allow facing the pandemic will resume running in September. It is time to prepare for the consequences of this change.
By Mariella De Stefano - July 8 — A Double First: Jurisprudence on YouTube and First Dismissal of a Claim for Business Interruption Following the Coronavirus
A few days ago, a Michigan Court innovated by broadcasting on YouTube a hearing related to the pandemic.
By Chantal Noël - June 12 — The Courts’ Reopening Continues: “Priority” as Well as “Urgent” Matters Are Now Being Heard
Another sign that little by little, things are getting back to normal before the courts.
By Jean-Pierre Sheppard and Lauren Flam - June 3 — Bailiff Services: Issuing and Filing of Proceedings in Non-urgent Matters Is Now Allowed
A sign that Quebec courts are gradually resuming their activities.
By Mariella De Stefano - June 1 — The Courts Are Really Back in Action, as RSS Witnessed
RSS litigators waste no time in obtaining a favourable decision as judicial activity resumes.
By Jean-Pierre Sheppard and Lauren Flam - May 28 mai — Courts to Resume Activities as the COVID-19 Crisis Cools Off (Slightly…)
Gradually, the Courts are resuming their activities. If you have ongoing cases, or if you benefited from the suspension of certain delays, you could have to reexamine your affairs.
By Mariella De Stefano - May 8 — The Right to Refuse, A Dichotomy of Danger and Risk
The right to refuse showing up to work because of the risk of contamination must be appreciated case-by-case.
By Jean Denis Boucher - May 8 — The Practice of Notaries in Times of Coronavirus
Videoconferencing, increasingly available and easy to use, is having an impact on the practice of notaries.
By Patricia Baram - May 5 — The RSS Business Law Practice Group: Still Active Despite COVID-19
Despite the difficult context, businesses demonstrate outstanding resilience to remain active. RSS remains ready to help them achieve their goals.
By Annie Claude Beauchemin and Herbert Z. Pinchuk - May 4 — Employee Mental Health on Return to Work: A Component to Consider
We all can assume the obvious: the crisis takes its toll in terms of morale. Employers need to be aware that their employees may be psychologically affected as they come back to work.
By Marianne Poliquin - May 1 — Recall to Work After the Pandemic: Everything Will Finally be Alright.
Recommendations towards the recall of employees to work in unionized ad non-unionized workplaces
Par David Paradis - April 30 — Postponement of Business Declarations Until September 2020
Federal and Quebec authorities have announced measures to alleviate the administrative burden of businesses compelled to produce information declarations
Par Sharon G. Druker - April 29 — Companies May Hold Remote Meetings, Despite Governing Documents
Temporary special measures have been implemented to allow some legal persons, such as companies, cooperatives or syndicates of co-owners, to hold remote meetings to satisfy legal requirements, even if such meetings are not provided for or prohibited by their governing documents
By Sharon G. Druker - April 28 — Approaching the First of the Month During a Pandemic for Commercial Landlords and Tenants
How does the crisis affect the obligation to pay the monthly rent on commercial leases?
By Herbert Z. Pinchuk - April 23 — Reasonable Notice in Unreasonable Times
The impact of the harsh conditions affecting the labour market on the reasonableness of a notice upon termination
By Theodore Goloff - April 21 — COVID-19 Intellectual Property Update: Delays, Extensions, Overrides, and… Trademark Applications?
A look at the significant changes in the processes to protect intellectual property caused by the measures taken to face the COVID-19 crisis
By Richard Uditsky, Sara Laraichi and Sydney Warshaw - April 19 — Achieving Orderly Layoffs During COVID-19
The current economic context causes numerous layoffs. However, employers must still be cautious: badly planned layoffs could be costly for them
By Theodore Goloff - April 18 — The Court of Appeal Considers the Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Contractual Relationships
The courts are starting to issue decisions reflecting the difficulties of carrying on business during this crisis
By Jean-Pierre Sheppard - April 15 — COVID-19 and Force Majeure: Navigating Exceptional Times as a Business
Does COVID-19 legally qualify as an unforeseen and irresistible event that you can invoke to be released from your obligations?
By Sharon G. Druker and Geneviève Goulet - April 10 — All You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Residential Leases
Fortunately, legal rules can alleviate the tensions between landlords and tenants in this tumultuous period.
By Martin Côté - April 9 — Impact of COVID-19: Sports, Entertainment (and Insurance?!?)
The cancellation of sports events could play an important part in shaping the insurance market
By Marc-Olivier Brouillette - April 9 — COVID-19 and Custody: Recent Case Law
Exercising visiting rights in this era of pandemic risks and fears
By Doree Levine and Theodora Mourdoukoutas - April 3 — COVID-19 and Amazon: You Are Fired! — Health and Safety in the Workplace vs The Right of Association
The right to a healthy workplace
By Marianne Poliquin - April 3 — Impact of COVID-19 on Estate Planning: Quebec is Ahead of the Curve
Quebec now allows remote execution of some notarial deeds.
By Marilyn Piccini Roy, Ad. E., and William Dion-Bernard - March 26 — New Measures of Assistance for Workers and Employers
Implementation of new measures by the Canadian and Quebec governments to help employers and their workforce.
By Marianne Poliquin - March 23 — Communicating With RSS | Protecting Parties’ Rights
Steps taken by the firm to facilitate continued activities with our clients. - March 16 — Our Approach to COVID-19
Steps taken to ensure the health and safety of our employees and their families, and our business partners and clients.
By Andrew Penhale, Managing Partner