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Sarah Almon receives Trust and Estate Practitioner designation

Halifax lawyer Sarah Almon has become a certified Trust and Estate Practitioner, following the completion of membership requirements for the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (“STEP”). A global network of professionals, STEP requires eligible individuals to enroll in a two year course involving exams and papers on a variety of trust and estate topics, in order to receive this internationally-known designation.

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What major issues employers should think about in preparation for the legalization of marijuana

January 25, 2018

Halifax partner Rick Dunlop has written a piece for NOW! Nova Scotia detailing five key issues that employers should keep in mind leading up to the legalization of marijuana, effective July 1, 2018. He notes…

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Successful successions: how to effectively transfer your business

January 24, 2018

In a recent Globe and Mail article, Halifax partner Richard Niedermayer, TEP, provided some tips and tricks for the successful transfer of a business. Richard notes that if an owner wishes to sell their business,…

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Maureen Ryan & Colm St. Roch Seviour appointed Queen’s Counsel

January 19, 2018

St. John’s partners Maureen Ryan and Colm St. Roch Seviour join eight other individuals in the province who have received a Queen’s Counsel designation, as announced by Justice and Public Safety Minister Andrew Parsons. This…

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Jim Cruickshank to speak on wealth transfer for business succession

January 17, 2018

Halifax partner Jim Cruickshank will be joined by two other presenters, Thursday, January 18, to review and discuss key issues for advisors walking clients through business succession planning. This Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners…

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Allison Whelan appointed as board director of Newfoundland and Labrador Legal Aid Commission

January 16, 2018

St. John’s associate Allison Whelan has joined the Newfoundland and Labrador Legal Aid Commission‘s as a director, for a two year term. The Legal Aid Commission facilitates access to legal representation for persons in the…

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Erin Best interviewed by CBC on copyright infringement of obituaries

January 15, 2018

St. John’s partner Erin Best was recently interviewed by CBC to discuss the copyright infringement that can occur when copying an obituary without permission. Erin was interviewed in regards to a website that copied photos…

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Brian Johnston, QC, article on changing employment agreements published in Canadian HR Reporter

January 11, 2018

Halifax partner Brian Johnston, QC, is featured in the January 2018 issue of Canadian HR Reporter with his article, Allowing for changes in employee duties. Within this piece, Brian explains how much change can be…

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Sadira Jan & Kimberly Bungay explore the mechanics of incorporating a company in upcoming Canadian Bar Association session

January 9, 2018

At the Canadian Bar Association – Nova Scotia branch joint Business Law and Young Lawyers section meeting, Wednesday, January 10, Halifax lawyers Sadira Jan and Kimberly Bungay will present, “How to…Incorporate a Business”. From reserving…

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Six lawyers admitted to the partnership

January 5, 2018

We are pleased to announce six of our associates have been admitted as partners of Stewart McKelvey, effective January 1, 2018: St. John’s Ruth Trask Joe Thorne Halifax Marc Reardon Tipper McEwan Fredericton Katherine Toner…

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Margaret Anne Walsh, Dan Boone, QC & George Caines, QC, receive Stewart McKelvey Awards for their contributions to the Firm

December 7, 2017

For their many contributions made to the fabric of the Firm over the years, the second annual Stewart McKelvey Awards recognized Margaret Anne Walsh with the Innovator of the Year Award, Dan Boone, QC, with…

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