BOARD WATCH
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, April 9, 2010
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, April 1, 2010
The 2nd Session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia legislature began on Thursday March 25th, 2010 with a speech from the throne. As of March 31, 2010, 4 Government Bills, and 10 Private Members Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
Update – Canada-US Agreement on Government Procurement
The Canada-US Agreement on Government Procurement Enters Into Force, Bringing New Market Opportunities for Canadian Businesses
Insurance Case Law Updates – February 2010
IN NEW BRUNSWICK
Plaintiffs not required to answer questions in regard to prior settlements – Hermitage v. Budd, 2009 NBQB 288
The Current Status of Mandatory Retirement in the Atlantic Provinces...
Federally Regulated Employers 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.
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”.
NS Legislative Report – 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...
You have recently been successful in litigating a complex commercial action on behalf of a client.
NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting – Update October 30
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.