As reported in the winter 2016 issue of Practical Law Canada (“PLC”), Brian Johnston, QC, has become a member of the publication’s employment advisory board. This group of leading labour lawyers assist PLC in forming their services and provide advice and guidance on emerging practices, as well as complex areas of law. Brian is the only Atlantic Canadian lawyer on this board of 13.
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