In a much-anticipated decision released on June 26, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada has changed the law with respect to the doctrine of unconscionability. By doing so this has… Read More
In Pedigree Poultry Ltd. v. Saskatchewan Broiler Hatching Egg Producers’ Marketing Board, 2020 SKQB 100 (“Pedigree Poultry”), the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench found the Saskatchewan Broiler Hatching Egg Producers’… Read More
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal recently released a decision dealing with statutorily imposed deadlines for commencing lawsuits in Saskatchewan. This decision will directly impact when a party must commence a… Read More
On April 22, 2020, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced that as the number of provincial COVID-19 cases remain low, the government of Saskatchewan will introduce a five-phase plan to gradually… Read More
Authors: Mandi Deren-Dubé, Carly Toronchuk
The following article is part one of a two part post on mitigating the risk of selling goods and services on credit. This topic is of… Read More
On February 28, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Nevsun Resources Ltd. v Araya, holding that the company could be sued in Canadian courts for alleged… Read More
If you are facing a potential disruption to your business as a result of COVID-19, a force majeure clause may apply.
Further to our COVID-19 and Excusing Non-Performance of Contractual Obligations… Read More
With the COVID-19 virus wreaking havoc on numerous industries, supply chains and the overall economy, it is important to consider the bases upon which a party might be excused from… Read More
The rapidly growing coronavirus pandemic poses an increasing concern for business continuity, especially within the construction industry.
With cancellations of events around the world and uncertainty in impending lockdowns and international… Read More
Business people are generally aware that a company is a separate legal “person” and, by its creation, limits the personal liability of any individual officer, director or shareholder for its… Read More
