M&A in Uncertain Times

COVID-19 has shaken dealmakers around the world, shifting the way deals are done but also creating new opportunities. Parties are being forced to consider new issues and deal with processchanges and substantial delays. Check out our new resource kit that pulls together critical materials to keep you up to date, including this practice note on pandemic due diligence in M&A.

COVID-19 M&A Resource Kit

Business as Usual

With the world navigating this pandemic, it has become clear that entering into any commercial transaction requires even more diligence when negotiating and drafting contracts. Expedite the preparation of your agreements, reduce costs, address any deal breakingissues and provide legal protection for your clients by exploring our commercial transaction precedents.

Contracts and Clauses in Commercial Transactions

Dealing with Unhappy Shareholders?

Shareholder claims under the oppression remedy are expected to increase due to COVID-19. Ensure you know how the remedy has been applied by Canadian courts. See our tips for how a companycan avoid a claim, and how a complainant can establish a claim.

Oppression Remedy Fundamentals

Hiring a new CEO

Take a look at all the perks and benefits that are added to an Executive Employment Agreement and the additional terms to be negotiated when hiring an executive employee.

Family Law Resource Kit

Navigate the changing landscape during each phase of COVID-19 in both Ontario and British Columbia, with up-to-date information on court reopening schedules, changes to the rules aroundcommissioning and filing court materials, as well as valuable precedents adapted to these times.

Family Law Resource Kit

Curious About Recent Financial Market Trends?

Understand the current industry standard and recent trends on commonly negotiated deal points with our market trends practice notes. Visit the Finance module for additional resourcesand analysis.

MarketTrends: COVID-19 Material Adverse Effect Carve-Outs in Credit Agreements
MarketTrends 2017-2019: Incremental Facilities
MarketTrends 2017-2019: Yield Protection and Increased Costs

The In-House Counsel and Insurance Programs

The impact of COVID-19 on both public health and business is triggering a barrage of insurance claims across the entire spectrum of traditional coverages. Whether counsel is purchasing,renewing or reviewing insurance policies for their organization, our practical guidance on Insurance Law will assist in the entire process, including risk assessment, application completion, negotiation and claims management.

Insurance Law

INSOLVENCY & RESTRUCTURING

Bankruptcy 101

As the number of personal and commercial bankruptcies continues to rise amid the coronavirus pandemic, refresh yourself on how to navigate a new bankruptcy matter with the fundamentals.

Bankruptcy Fundamentals and Effects
Corporate Bankruptcy Proceeding Flowchart
Bankrupt Duties and Rights Checklist

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & TECHNOLOGY 

Ready…Set…Action!

Familiarize yourself with the elements required to ensure a balance of rights between producers and interviewees with our annotated Interview Release.

LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Appeal Guidance for all levels of Canadian Court? How... “Appealing!”

Appealing decisions at various levels of Canadian courts are commonplace in law firms, big and small. Access valuable practical tips and step-by-step guides with these practice notes and checklists.  

E-Discovery:Data Processing
E-Discovery:Document Production
E-Discovery:Data Identification and Preservation
E-Discovery:Data Review and Analysis

Working towards Settling your Client’s Claim?

With the current situation our industry faces, being able to communicate, and effectively discuss and negotiate on behalf of your client is essential. Consider our Settlement and Mediationtopic when preparing for your client’s mediation or pre-trial discussions.

Settlement and Mediation

Virtual Witnessing of Wills — Tips to Reduce Your Risk of a Malpractice Claim

Reduce the risk of malpractice claims when complying with the Ontario Government's emergency Order allowing virtual execution of wills and powers of attorney by "audio-visual communicationtechnology".

VirtualWitnessing of Wills — Tips to Reduce Your Risk of a Malpractice Claim  

OBTAIN CPD CREDITS – VIRTUALLY!

Attend training and obtain CPD hours, including professionalism hours  

LexisNexis Canada offers complimentary training sessions, for the products you already subscribe to including Lexis Practice Advisor. All training provided by our LexisNexis instructors is accredited for CLE/CPD credits, and contains between 30 and 60 minutes of Professionalism content. Register at lexisnexis.ca/training or email training@lexisnexis.ca.