› May 2010
Nova Scotia Legislative Report, Spring Sitting - Update May 13
A summary of bills introduced May 10th and 11th and the status of legislation introduced since the beginning of the 2nd Session of the 61st General Assembly on March 31st, 2010.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report, Spring Sitting - Update May 7
A summary of bills introduced between May 3rd and May 7th, including the status of legislation introduced since the beginning of the 2nd Session of the 61st General Assembly on March 31st, 2010
Dismissing an Employee for Cause: Are Reasons Required?
An employer can always dismiss an employee for just cause.
› April 2010
Nova Scotia Legislative Report, Spring Sitting - Update April 30
A summary of bills introduced between April 23th and April 30th, including the status of legislation introduced since the beginning of the 2nd Session of the 61st General Assembly on March 31st, 2010.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report, Spring Sitting - Update April 23
A summary of bills introduced between April 9th and April 22nd, including the status of legislation introduced since the beginning of the 2nd Session of the 61st General Assembly on March 31st, 2010.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report, Spring Sitting - Update April 9
A summary of bills introduced between March 31st and April 8th, including the status of legislation introduced since the beginning of the 2nd Session of the 61st General Assembly on March 31st, 2010.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report, Spring Sitting - Update April 1
A summary of bills introduced between March 25th and March 31st, including the status of legislation introduced since the beginning of the 2nd Session of the 61st General Assembly on March 31st, 2010.
› March 2010
Update - Canada-US Agreement on Government Procurement
The Canada-US Agreement on Government Procurement Enters Into Force, Bringing New Market Opportunities for Canadian Businesses.
› February 2010
Insurance Case Law Updates
Eight cases in brief from across Atlantic Canada.
› Winter 2010
The Current Status of Mandatory Retirement in the Atlantic Provinces - A Range of Approaches
Section 15(1)(c) of the Canadian Human Rights Act (“CHRA”), which applies to federally regulated employees, provides that it is not a discriminatory practice to terminate an employee because of age if that individual has reached the normal age of retirement for employees working in [similar] positions.
› December 2009
It's Your Business - Vol 1, Issue 4
The Disturbances of Failing to Obtain Non-Disturbance - Stephen J. Hill, Lawyer
Quite often in commercial tenancy relationships, the primary commercial tenant will decide to sublet a portion of its rented space to a subtenant.
Competition Bureau Updates Internet Representations Guidelines - Elizabeth (Betsy) Kelly, Lawyer. With so many businesses having an on-line presence, either to advertise products and services, provide information about the business, or to carry out commercial activities, such as retail, it is necessary to be informed about how businesses should and should not make representations on the Internet.
Guide to Doing Business in New Brunswick, Canada
This is a general guide to certain laws applicable to doing business in New Brunswick, Canada.
› November 2009
The Latest Word on Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts
A fundamental concern for many employers is how to prevent former employees from hurting the employer’s business after departure. To meet this concern, many employers include non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality clauses in their employment contracts, collectively referred to as “restrictive covenants”.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report, Fall Sitting - Wrap Up November 9
A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 30-November 5 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of November 9. The Fall Sitting adjourned on November 5.
Taxation of Damages: Her Majesty Wants Her Pound of Flesh Too
You have recently been successful in litigating a complex commercial action on behalf of a client.
› October 2009
Nova Scotia Legislative Report, Fall Sitting - Update October 30
A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 23-30 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of October 30.
NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting - Update October 23
A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 16-23 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of October 23.
It's Your Business - Vol 1, Issue 3
Update Re: Implementation Of Franchises Act - Aaron M. Savage, Lawyer
As reported in the May 2009 issue of “It’s Your Business”, the Province of New Brunswick is moving toward implementation of the Franchises Act which was passed in 2007 but has yet to be proclaimed in force.
Can I Claim Those Expenses? - Daniel L. Stevenson, Lawyer
Are all expenses that your business generates in a given year deductible?
The Small Business Investor Tax Credit Act - Aaron M. Savage, Lawyer
Recent changes to the Small Business Investor Tax Credit Act (the “Act”) have resulted in significant increases to the tax credits available to eligible investors who invest in qualified small businesses.
H1N1: Proposed Amendment to Labour Standards Code
An amendment to the Labour Standards Code was introduced in the Nova Scotia legislature on October 15 that would create an unpaid emergency leave for employees in cases of public health or other declared emergencies.
Ontario Court Of Appeal: Random Drug Testing Still Unjustified
The decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Imperial Oil Ltd. v. Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 900, [2009] O.J. No. 2037 ["Imperial"] marks yet another victory for employee privacy rights in the collective bargaining sector.
Insurance Case Law Updates
Nine cases in brief from across Atlantic Canada.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report, Fall Sitting - Update October 16
A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 12-16 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of October 16.
H1N1 Nova Scotia - Questions from Employers
As flu season bears down upon us, the H1N1 flu virus, or the “heiny” virus as some have dubbed it, is becoming a hot topic for employers and HR practitioners.
NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting - Update October 8
A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 1-8 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of October 8.
NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting
Following the change in government this past June, the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on Friday, September 17 with a speech from the throne. During this Fall sitting, 16 government bills and 11 private member's bills were introduced in the House of Assembly as of September 30.
› Summer 2009
Overtime and the Salaried Employee
Employee claims to unpaid overtime has become a hot issue in Canada in the wake of a series of class action law suits alleging violations of the Canada Labour Code.
› June 2009
New Registry of Deeds Act - Newfoundland & Labrador
Bill 21, an Act respecting the Registration of Deeds and other documents (the “Act”) has received Royal Assent and is anticipated to be proclaimed in the near future.
It’s Your Business - Vol 1, Issue 2
New Condominium Property Act For New Brunswick - Aaron M. Savage, Lawyer
A new Act to modernize the New Brunswick condominium sector was introduced in the New Brunswick legislature on May 22, 2009.
Federal Government Tables Anti-Spamming Bill - Elizabeth (Betsy) A. Kelly, Lawyer On April 24, 2009, the Federal Government tabled Bill C-27, The Electronic Commerce Protection Act (the “Bill”).
› May 2009
It's Your Business - Vol 1, Issue 1
New Limitations Of Actions Act - Deborah Power, Partner
New Brunswick is considering a new Limitation of Actions Act which will change several limitation periods affecting creditors’ relief including reducing the time period in which a judgment creditor can enforce a judgment to fifteen years.
New Franchises Act - Walter Vail Q.C., Partner
The Province of New Brunswick is moving toward implementation of the Franchises Act which was passed in 2007 but has yet to be proclaimed in force.
New Securities Transfer Act - Aaron M. Savage, Lawyer
On December 19, 2008 the Securities Transfer Act received Royal Assent.
Insurance Case Law Updates
Nine cases in brief from across Atlantic Canada
› Spring 2009
Labour Arbitration: Limiting The Scope Of Hearings
A commonly expressed fear is that labour arbitration, an expedited form of dispute resolution, is becoming increasingly complex and expensive.