In Nova Scotia, How Long Do You Have to Live...
These days, almost every couple lives together for a period of time before they get married, and increasingly, more and more couples never get married at all.
Established Guidelines or Just Suggestions: Lifting Default Judgment
Under the Rules of Civil Procedure in Prince Edward Island, whether a default judgment can be set aside is a discretionary decision which the court may grant on such terms as are just.
The Duty to Defend Does Not Arise Until Notice of...
When does an insurer’s duty to defend arise? More specifically, does it arise before the insurer is given notice of the claim? That is the fundamental question addressed by this case.
Tort of Unauthorized Public Disclosure of Private Facts in State...
We have recently learned that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice will be re-visiting the January 2016 decision granting default judgment in the case of Jane Doe 464533 v. ND.
Supreme Court of Canada Rules Future CPP Benefits Not Deductible...
This case dealt with the narrow issue of whether the value of future CPP benefits are deductible under an SEF 44 claim.
Implied Undertaking Rule Inapplicable in Context of Independent Medical Examination
In this case, the Newfoundland & Labrador Court of Appeal considered the scope of the implied undertaking rule in circumstance involving an independent medical examination.
No Obligation to Pay Long Term Incentive Bonus Upon Termination
The Alberta Court of Appeal clarified the law with respect to how long-term incentive plans should be treated when an employee is terminated.
New Summary Judgment Motion Rule Introduced in New Brunswick: More...
As of January 1, 2017, Rule 22 of the New Brunswick Rules of Court for ‘Summary Judgment’ was repealed and replaced. Rule 22 for Summary Judgment has now been transformed from a means to weed out unmeritorious claims to a significant alternative model of adjudication.
Pregnancy Quips Perpetuate Gender Discrimination
Yes, it’s 2017, but gender discrimination continues to persist in many workplaces. Discrimination in employment on the basis of gender is contrary to human rights legislation and leaves an employer vulnerable to liability for its wrongful conduct.
Navigating Employment Law Tricky For Startups
So, you want to launch a business in Nova Scotia? Well, whether you want to disrupt the tech sector, break the Internet or brew some sour beer, you are going to need to understand what it means to be an employer subjected to a litany of employment laws.