11 Situations When a Will Would be Handy
We have now reached the second decade of the twenty first century. In the last few years, we have seen many changes to the traditional family structure. Common law couples, same-sex couples, blended families and other options are much more common. Although Quebec law dictates how certain assets such as the family home must be […]
NPOs | Holding a Government-Compliant Virtual AGM
By law, non-profit organizations (NPOs) are required to hold an annual general meeting (AGM) for its members. Given the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, NPOs will now find themselves in a position where it is not feasible
Is COVID-19 a Knock-Out Blow for the Retail Industry?
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in several large retail operations seeking insolvency protection both under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in Canada and under its US equivalent, Chapter 11. In Canada, this list includes retail giants Aldo Group and Reitmans Group. In the United States, since the beginning of May, Hertz US, J.C. Penney, Neiman Marcus and Pier 1 Imports have all filed for protection.
