Residential Contractors Beware: Trappings of New Brunswick’s ‘Notice to Owner’...

Background As most in the industry will now be aware, New Brunswick’s Mechanic’s Lien Act has been replaced by the new Construction Remedies Act which applies to all contracts and subcontracts entered into on or after November 1, 2021.  (Note: the “old” legislation still applies to contracts entered into before this date). One of the […]

“Thee Wind-Swept Lands”: Newfoundland and Labrador’s Wind Energy Royalty Framework...

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has been busy creating a new land title and economic development regime as the framework for the impending development of the wind-hydrogen industry in the province. This process has been proceeding since mid-2022 and has recently reached two critical milestones. On February 23, Newfoundland and Labrador Government (Government) released […]

Video Surveillance in the Workplace

The use of surveillance cameras has increased along with other digital technology. They are a common feature in most businesses and busy roadways. They have also become popular for personal use with products like dash cams and home security systems. As the digital world creeps into our privacy, the balance of management rights and the […]

Changes to privacy laws are coming: How to prepare your...

Changes to privacy laws are coming: How to prepare your organization for Bill C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022).

March 23, 2023

Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Regulations

In November 2023, legislative amendments to Part I of the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act (the “Act”) are expected to come into force. The main goal of these amendments is to assist the courts and provincial entities with the determination of fair and accurate amounts of support in situations where a parent fails […]

Prove-it! The British Columbia Court of Appeal Confirms the Tripartite...

Prove-it! The British Columbia Court of Appeal Confirms the Tripartite Test for Future Loss of Earning Capacity Claims Must Be Met in Full

This Month in Nova Scotia Family Law – February 2023

Our NS Family Law team provides summaries of recent cases which have appeared in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court and the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Here are the cases from February 2023.

March 2, 2023

Did You Know: You May Be Able To Claim Family...

Tax season is upon us once again. Did you know that you could qualify to claim certain legal fees on your taxes? Be sure to speak with your family lawyer about providing you with a letter if you qualify. This could be a huge benefit or a missed opportunity if you do not have a […]

ChatJD, the Promises and Problems of AI in Law

Artificial Intelligence has stolen the spotlight of 2023. In particular, ChatGPT has become the fastest-growing application in history, reaching the milestone of 100 million users in its first few months of public availability. While numbers are not proof of anything, they do reinforce what many have been saying since ChatGPT’s release: we may have reached […]

This Month in Nova Scotia Family Law – January 2023

Our NS Family Law team provides summaries of recent cases which have appeared in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court and the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. Here are the cases from January 2023.