Three Firm lawyers called to the Nova Scotia bar
We congratulate Lauren Harper, Sarah Jackson and Chenchen Yu on their call to the Nova Scotia bar this morning. Former articled clerks Lauren and Sarah are beginning their careers at the Firm as associates, with Lauren focusing on general health care matters and Sarah practicing general litigation. Chenchen, who has transferred from our Charlottetown office, will continue her practice in real property and corporate formation/reorganization.
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Joe Thorne, St. John’s associate, is featured in the Canadian Lawyer article by Richard Foot, Hryniak two years on. This piece looks at how the substantial Supreme Court of Canada decision in Hryniak v Mauldin, January 2013, has impacted…
Read MoreGeoffrey Machum, QC, has been elected chair of the Partnership Board, effective January 1, 2016. A member of the Partnership Board since 2008, and a senior partner specializing in commercial litigation, Geoff is past chair…
Read MoreAn allNovaScotia article by Brian Flinn notes that Liberal House leader Michel Samson referred to the recent piece by partner Brian G. Johnston, QC, Nova Scotia government introduces Public Services Sustainability (2015) Act, during the discussions of Bill 148.…
Read MoreLabour and employment lawyer Rick Dunlop has published an article in a recent edition of the Canadian HR Reporter, which reviews several factors for employers to consider when creating a response to a potential unionization of employees. In Do’s…
Read MoreSt. John’s associate Erin Best will help Newfoundland and Labrador entrepreneurs meet and exceed goals for their businesses in the new lifestyle documentary television series, Entrepreneur NL, broadcasting in early January 2016 on NTV. This six episode series will…
Read MoreJames LeMesurier, QC and Danielle Harding represented the New Brunswick Police Commission in an arbitration that resulted in the dismissal of Constable Jeff Smiley of the Fredericton Police. Constable Smiley was found to have breached the code of Professional…
Read MoreThe Canadian Bar Association is hosting its 16th annual Administrative Law, Labour and Employment Conference, Sex, Drugs & The Charter of Rights, today and tomorrow in Ottawa, featuring Twila Reid, St. John’s, and Rebecca Saturley, Halifax. In addition…
Read MoreLast night at a gala dinner and awards presentation in Toronto, partner Scott Campbell received a Lexpert® Rising Star award, celebrating his recognition as a leading lawyer under 40. This award honours excellence in the field of business law…
Read MoreRichard Niedermayer, TEP, will speak this afternoon in Halifax for the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners seminar, Does Estate Planning End With Incapacity? Beginning at 2:30 p.m. AST, Richard will review to what extent a third party…
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