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- Inadvertently Disclosed Information – Non-Privileged but Confidential
As legal counsel, what do you do when you receive communication from an opposing party that was not intended for you? Does it matter if the contents of the communication are confidential as opposed to privileged? Does it make a difference if the lawyer receives the inadvertent communication or if th … Read more »
- Negative COVID-19 Test Required for International Air Travellers to the U.S.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the U.S. in a significant way since March 2020. While the current U.S. administration has taken steps toward expanding vaccine eligibility and accelerating distribution, many people hoped that the vaccine would put an end to the economic and international effects o … Read more »
- Province-wide Critical (Red) Level Extended to February 12, 2021, in Manitoba
On October 30 the Government of Manitoba announced province-wide changes to its #RestartMB Pandemic Response System in response to the surge of confirmed COVID-19 cases and the increasing test positivity rate. Notably, such changes moved the Winnipeg Metro Region into the critical (red) level, and t … Read more »
- Employment Law Consequences for Capitol Rioters’ Off-Duty Conduct
Following the recent Capitol Building storming in Washington, D.C., many rioters were identified and then arrested. Many of the individuals also lost their jobs when their employers learned of their conduct and involvement with the event. The U.S. Capitol riots are a stark reminder that employers ma … Read more »
- New Federal Anti-Harassment and Violence Legislation Now in Effect
As of January 1, 2021, federally regulated employers are legally obligated to prevent and respond to workplace harassment and violence. The new changes apply to all federally regulated workplaces and employers, including the federally regulated private sector (e.g. airlines, banks and railways). To … Read more »