Category: Thought Leadership
Client Update – Changes to the Human Rights Legislation in Newfoundland and Labrador
Bill 31, An Act Respecting Human Rights, came into force on June 24, 2010 replacing the Human Rights Code (the “Code”). For more information, please download a copy of this…
Read MoreAtlantic Business Counsel – December 2009
IN THIS ISSUE Expanded Fines and Penalties for Environmental Offences: The New Federal Environmental Enforcement Act Spam about to be Canned? Preparing a Business for Sale Business Disputes Corner –…
Read MoreClient Update – General Damage Cap Upheld By the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has unanimously upheld the province’s legislative limits on general damage recovery for “minor injuries”. Today’s decision, authored by Chief Justice Michael MacDonald, completely affirms…
Read MoreClient Update – New Planning Opportunities For ULCs
The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) announced helpful administrative positions concerning the new rules under the Fifth Protocol to the Canada-US Income Tax Convention, 1980 which will come into effect on…
Read MoreAtlantic Construction Counsel – Fall 2009
IN THIS ISSUE Contractor Held Liable for Business Interruption: Heyes v. City of Vancouver, 2009 BCSC 651 When Can a Tendering Authority Walk Away if Bids are Too High? Crown…
Read MoreClient Update – Nova Scotia Unlimited Companies: An Update
Withholding tax and other issues under the Fifth Protocol The Fifth Protocol to the Canada-US Tax Convention, 1980 introduced significant changes which may affect the use of most unlimited companies…
Read MoreAtlantic Employers’ Counsel – Fall 2009
IN THIS ISSUE An Eye for an Eye: Alberta Court of Appeal Upholds Finding of Retaliation Liability as a Result of Generosity in Quebec Undue Hardship Established in Scent Case…
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