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All perils policies: Is COVID-19 an insured peril?

As the worldwide pandemic continues to rage on, losses faced by businesses increase without any certainty as to when they might end.  Such expansive loss has raised many questions for insurers facing potential claims for coverage.  One such question is […]

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The loss of perishable products: Does this constitute physical damage sufficient to trigger coverage?

One of the many issues arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is whether business losses resulting from mandatory and voluntary shut-downs will be covered under business interruption coverage.  Most business interruption policies require direct loss or physical damage to property […]

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Proposed National Class Action filed seeking payouts for business interruption insurance

Introduction A Saskatchewan-based restaurant has launched a proposed national class action challenging insurers’ refusal to pay business interruption claims in relation to losses suffered due to COVID-19.[1] The action names Aviva Canada Inc., Co-Operators General Insurance Company, Desjardins Financial Security […]

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How Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds can Weather the COVID-19 Crisis

CVCA Central, the official publication of the Canadian Venture Capital Association

COVID-19 has caught the world off guard and the effect of the pandemic on businesses cannot be overemphasized. Private equity funds (“PEs”) and venture capital funds (“VCs”), like other organizations, will need to adapt to the ever-changing landscape by taking […]

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How to avoid the pitfalls when buying a trucking business

Trucknews.com blog

The process for buying a trucking company is not identical to the purchase and sale of other types of companies. There are different considerations to be mindful of, and pitfalls that can occur without the proper due diligence. Read the […]

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Navigating COVID-19: Key strategies to protect start-ups and emerging growth companies

COVID-19 has been called the black swan of 2020. In an effort to curb the devastating impact of the disease, certain local governments have enacted emergency measures to promote social distancing, including shutting down non-essential businesses. Unfortunately, the impact of […]

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Digitorney Crisis Navigator, "The Corona Crisis: Risks & Solutions For Companies"

The Corona Crisis leads worldwide to critical situations for companies. In light of this, Digitorney has asked lawyers from various countries specialized in restructuring law for recommendations on what needs to be done and which solutions are at hand to […]

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Elena Hoffstein quoted in The Globe and Mail on benefits of family trusts

The Globe and Mail, "The benefits of family trusts"

Elena Hoffstein comments on family business succession planning and the use of trusts: For Elena Hoffstein, a lawyer with Miller Thomson LLP and expert in estate and family business succession planning, communication is key for achieving favourable outcomes. “Open and […]

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How private equity and venture capital funds can respond to COVID-19

Introduction COVID-19 has caught the world off guard and the effect of the pandemic on businesses cannot be overemphasized. Private equity funds (“PEs”) and venture capital funds (“VCs”), like other organizations, will need to adapt and take swift action to […]

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COVID-19: Government of Ontario issues Emergency Order providing additional flexibility to Ontario corporations regarding the holding of meetings

In connection with the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, on March 30, 2020, the Government of Ontario issued an order (retroactive to March 17, 2020) under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (the “Order”) temporarily suspending and replacing certain sections of […]

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