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COVID-19 update: Effective immediately, our St. John’s office has implemented its remote work plan

In light of the COVID-19 Alert Level 5 in Newfoundland and Labrador announced on Friday, February 12th, our St. John’s office has, once again, implemented its remote work plan. This means our office is physically closed to the public and our lawyers and staff have transitioned to work from home status pending further updates from the Newfoundland and Labrador government and the advice of health officials.

Please refer to our website and social media channels for Firm updates related to COVID-19.  We will advise once normal in-office business operations resume.

As we have done since the beginning of the pandemic, we will leverage our technology and other infrastructure to provide continued service to our clients.

If you need to contact a lawyer or staff member, you can access contact information through the search function on the Our Team page of our website.

If you have a current matter or appointment, please contact your lawyer for updated instructions.

If you have a delivery, please contact the main contact number: (709) 722-4270

For resources about COVID-19 and what you can do to stay healthy, please visit one of these trusted sources:

Like everyone in Newfoundland and Labrador, we are committed to helping tamp down this outbreak and appreciate your patience and understanding while we work through it together.

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Non-disclosure agreements: A sword or a shield?

Murray L. Murphy, K.C., CPHR, Katharine Mack and Kate Profit Non-Disclosure Agreements (“NDAs”), legal contracts in which the parties agree to keep information outlined in the agreement strictly confidential, have been the subject…

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What are deceptive design patterns (DDPs)?

Charlotte Henderson and Kaitlyn Clarke Interested in understanding the impacts of AI on your business? Looking to understand how these intersect with concerns around privacy? Curious about the impacts of…

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Effectively identifying and navigating subtle discrimination: A must-do list for employers

By Lynn Iding, CPHR, CCIP and Sheila Mecking Interested in understanding the impacts of subtle discrimination on your business? Curious about the latest legal developments in racial discrimination? Looking to…

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Summary of Bill 14 – Act to Amend the Fair Registration Practices in Regulated Professions Act

By Sheila Mecking and Danielle Bailey-Heelan On March 25, 2025, Bill 14 was introduced by the Acting Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour to amend the Fair Registration Practices…

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Enforceable equal wages: More changes for federal employers

BY Tiegan A. Scott & Sophie Poulos

By Tiegan A. Scott and Sophie Poulos The Canada Labour Code (the “Code”) may soon require federally regulated employers to review the wage rates of certain employees under Equal Treatment…

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At a glance: Key changes coming to Prince Edward Island’s Employment Standards Act

Murray L. Murphy, K.C., CPHR and Jacob E. Zelman Prince Edward Island’s new Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) received Royal Assent on November 29, 2024, with an effective date to be to…

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Making AI work for your business

Sarah Dever Letson and Lauren Agnew Interested in understanding the impacts of AI on your business? Looking to understand how these intersect with concerns around privacy and cybersecurity? Curious about…

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Navigating the “Towns Act”: Key changes and transition considerations for towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

BY Stephen Penney & Danielle Harris

By Stephen Penney and Danielle Harris Introduction On January 1, 2025, the Towns and Local Service Districts Act (the “Towns Act”) came into effect, changing the legislative landscape for towns…

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Dealing with Canadian “retaliatory” tariffs: A primer for importers

BY Michelle Chai & Graeme Hiebert

By Michelle Chai & Graeme Hiebert In response to the 25% tariffs levied on virtually all Canadian goods by the United States, Canada has announced United States Surtax Order (2025-1)…

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Balancing inclusivity and workplace safety

BY Sheila Mecking & Lauren Sorel

By Sheila Mecking and Lauren Sorel Introduction Arbitrator Trisha Perry addressed the complex interests between inclusive education and workplace safety in a recent decision (New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation v New…

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