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Litigating in a pandemic: What businesses should know

By Jerry Patterson, Kelly Osaka, and Jerry Patterson
May 15, 2020
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  • Commercial Litigation
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Despite social distancing and court closures, lawsuits are proceeding through the courts and by arbitration. This requires a commitment by all parties to move the litigation forward remotely by incorporating new technologies designed to offer a secure platform. Dentons’ lawyers have adapted to this new normal and developed techniques in order to advance and protect clients’ interests. We provide an overview based on our experience on how matters can proceed, while making necessary adaptations.

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Jerry Patterson

About Jerry Patterson

Jerry is an experienced commercial litigator providing representation and advice to business clients involved in or trying to avoid commercial disputes. Jerry has appeared as lead counsel at all levels of Alberta Courts, and has participated in a number of successful dispute resolutions through arbitrations, judicially-assisted and private mediations.

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Kelly Osaka

About Kelly Osaka

Kelly is co-leader of both the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group in Calgary and the Privacy and Cybersecurity subgroup, she is also a member of the Privacy and Cybersecurity group. An experienced commercial litigator, Kelly has particular expertise in class action defence, shareholder disputes, cyber breach coaching, cyber risk analysis, governance best practices, professional negligence, and regulatory investigations.

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Jerry Patterson

About Jerry Patterson

Jerry is an experienced commercial litigator providing representation and advice to business clients involved in or trying to avoid commercial disputes. Jerry has appeared as lead counsel at all levels of Alberta Courts, and has participated in a number of successful dispute resolutions through arbitrations, judicially-assisted and private mediations.

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