Announcements
Lawrence Freeman, QC, steers discussion on port and waterfront city retail markets
During the Atlantic Real Estate Forum this afternoon in Halifax, partner Lawrence Freeman, QC, will serve as the moderator on a panel providing an industrial and retail market update, specifically for port and waterfront cities. Larry will help guide speakers as they discuss the challenges and opportunities available to these cities, and what to expect…
Read More Congratulations to our eight newest associates
Following the Nova Scotia Bar Admission Ceremony earlier today, we welcome new associates Matthew Jacobs, Nico Jones, Dylan MacDonald, Kimberly MacLachlan, Kathleen Mitchell, Alycia Novacefski, Sam Ward and Keisha Wright.
Read More How to defend class action proceedings
During the Canadian Defence Lawyers Annual General Meeting and Conference in Toronto, Halifax partner Scott Campbell reviewed the procedures and strategies for defending class actions, as well as provided an assessment of the recent trends within this area of law.
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Thought Leadership
Discovery: Atlantic Education & the Law – issue 04
We are pleased to present the fourth issue of Discovery, our very own legal publication targeted to educational institutions in Atlantic Canada. While springtime for universities and colleges signal the culmination of classes, new graduates and a slower pace around campus, it doesn’t mean legal issues can be put on hold. In this edition, our…
Read More How employers can protect themselves with respect to social media
Grant Machum and Richard Jordan In an earlier article, we considered an employer’s options when an employee departs and takes with them the social media contacts they have obtained during the course of their employment. We concluded, with reference to the emerging case law on this topic in the United States and the United…
Read More Canada’s Digital Charter – a principled foundation for a digital future?
Matthew Jacobs and Daniel Roth (summer student) “… we cannot be a Blockbuster government serving a Netflix society.” – The Hon. Minister Navdeep Bains paraphrasing the Hon. Scott Brison (May 2019, at the Empire Club of Canada) Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada has announced Canada’s new Digital Charter. Announced on May 21,…
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Upcoming Events
Montreal Reception
An evening of east coast hospitality in Montreal.
Read MoreToronto Reception
An evening of east coast hospitality in Toronto.
Read MoreNova Scotia Labour and Employment Seminar
A seminar covering the latest topics in labour and employment law.
Read MoreIf you would like additional information about our events, please contact Candice Porter, Events Coordinator, at cnporter@stewartmckelvey.com