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Court availability and limitation period suspension during COVID-19

By Gord Tarnowsky, Matthew Fleming, and Nolan Hurlburt
March 20, 2020
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Securities Litigation
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In response to the developing COVID–19 pandemic, Canadian courts have modified their operations, temporarily closed or introduced limited in-person hearings to urgent matters only, with some exceptions. Dentons has been tracking the latest guidance provided and you can read more here on the latest updates as they become available.

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Gord Tarnowsky

About Gord Tarnowsky

As a co-leader of the Canada Region Litigation and Dispute Resolution group in Calgary, Gord’s practice focuses on the resolution of corporate, commercial and energy industry disputes. He is the past National Chair and Calgary Leader of the Firm's Alternative Dispute Resolution Group.

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Matthew Fleming

About Matthew Fleming

Matthew Fleming is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group of Dentons’ Toronto office and is the Co-Lead of the Firm’s global Financial Services Litigation group. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, including securities litigation, class actions, product liability and professional liability matters.

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Nolan Hurlburt

About Nolan Hurlburt

Nolan Hurlburt is a Practice Support Lawyer and valued member of Dentons' Practice Support & Optimization group for the Canada Region. This group sets the strategic direction for the region’s key internal processes, knowledge solutions and technology offerings that continually improve efficiency and effectiveness.

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