April 1, 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. 

March 4, 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 1, 2010

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

January 26, 2010

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.

December 1, 2009

It’s Your Business – Vol 1, Issue 4 – December...

In this issue:
a) The Disturbances of Failing to Obtain Non-Disturbance – Stephen J. Hill, Lawyer
b) Competition Bureau Updates Internet Representations Guidelines – Elizabeth (Betsy) Kelly

November 13, 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”.

November 9, 2009

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.

November 9, 2009

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.

October 30, 2009

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.

October 23, 2009

It’s Your Business – Vol 1, Issue 3 – October...

In this issue:
a) Update Re: Implementation Of Franchises Act – Aaron M. Savage, Lawyer
b) Can I Claim Those Expenses? – Daniel L. Stevenson, Lawyer
c) The Small Business Investor Tax Credit Act – Aaron M. Savage, Lawyer