In this case, Justice Sheard recently struck a jury notice for an upcoming trial in Hamilton.
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Rovi Guides, Inc. v. Videotron Ltd., 2020 FC 637
In this case, the trial began in March but it was brought to a halt due to COVID-19. It continued in May and became the first trial conducted electronically with witnesses and cross-examinations in the Federal Court.
Can you consume alcohol in Ontario parks?
To the delight of business owners and consumers, provincial governments across Canada have been relaxing alcohol laws in an attempt to support hospitality industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Ontario, for example, we have seen the government allow restaurants to expand their patios and include alcohol in takeout and delivery orders.
COVID-19 pandemic fears, deliberate spitting in public, and civil remedies
As Ontario begins to re-open additional services and begins to implement stage two and eventually stage three protocols for the COVID-19 pandemic, A serious issue is deliberate spitting and coughing incidents being reported.
Southampton Nursing Home v Service Employees International Union, Local 1 Canada, 2020 CanLII 26933
Despite the benefits and efficiency of using video conferencing for hearings, it is not appropriate in every case.
Nursing Homes in the COVID-19 Era
The care received by residents in nursing homes has been a public policy concern that has been percolating for some time. As we all adjust our personal and professional lives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the media reports continued outbreaks and deaths amongst seniors – primarily in long-term care homes.
