Thought Leadership
Sportsmanship in dispute resolution: A recent decision of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court offers lessons that go beyond volunteer sport organizations
Killian McParland The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia recently released its decision in Warren v. Football Canada, 2020 NSSC 29 – a protracted legal dispute that began with a 15-year-old football player who was accidentally left behind at a hotel in a foreign country. This decision provides important insights on: The responsibility of coaches to…
Read More Closing Folders: Supporting business continuity during COVID-19
Sadira Jan and James Gamblin Our Firm is currently using a program called Closing Folders that is designed to streamline transaction processes and provide better service to clients. In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions, Closing Folders is a powerful tool that supports business continuity by helping your transaction go “paperless”. It allows our firm…
Read More In-depth: economic response measures to COVID-19
Maurice Chiasson, QC , Sara Scott, P. Eng, Madeleine Coats and Justin Song (송진원) The provincial and federal governments are working in tandem to provide support to businesses during the outbreak of COVID-19, and all of the economic stress related thereto. Both have been rolling out updates on a daily basis. The below summarizes high…
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Announcements
Candace Thomas, QC appointed the new Deputy Minister of Justice for Nova Scotia
We are pleased to congratulate Candace Thomas, QC, on her appointment to the Province of Nova Scotia’s new Deputy Minister of Justice. Candace will also serve as Deputy Minister of the new Office of Social Innovation and Integrative Approaches. Please see below for the official release from the Province of Nova Scotia: Candace Thomas has…
Read More think: changing the narrative
At Stewart McKelvey we value diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing a workplace that fosters a culture of awareness, appreciation and respect. Part of this commitment includes our Firmwide Women’s Initiative – a branch of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, chaired by Charlottetown partner Jennifer MacPherson. Jennifer leads a team dedicated to supporting…
Read More Grant Machum receives Institute of Corporate Directors designation
Halifax partner Grant Machum has recently completed the Directors Education Program to obtain an Institute of Corporate Directors designation (ICD.D). In completing this national program, developed by the Institute of Corporate Directors and the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, Grant has made a commitment to continue professional excellence and optimize board performance.
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Insurance Seminar – CANCELLED
A seminar covering the latest topics in insurance law.
Read MoreIf you would like additional information about our events, please contact Candice Porter, Events Coordinator, at cnporter@stewartmckelvey.com