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DeVenne v. DeVenne (Part II): Breach of Duty
By Tipper McEwan This is Part Two of a series discussing a recent case, DeVenne v. DeVenne, 2026 NSSC 61 (CanLII), involving a power of attorney lawsuit in Nova Scotia….
Read MoreDeVenne v. DeVenne (Part I): Capacity and Validity
By Tipper McEwan The Nova Scotia Supreme Court recently dealt with a case involving the use of a power of attorney in DeVenne v. DeVenne, 2026 NSSC 61 (CanLII). The…
Read MoreEnergy Watch 2026
Atlantic Canada’s energy transition is gaining real momentum. From large-scale wind projects and hydrogen development to new regulatory frameworks and grid investments, each province is playing a distinct role in…
Read MoreConfirming the coverage analysis: Emond v Trillium Mutual Insurance Co.
By Tipper McEwan, Shelley Wood, K.C., and Jennifer Taylor In an important case for property insurers and their counsel, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) recently reviewed the principles of…
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Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory lists 71 Firm lawyers as top legal talent
The 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has listed 71 Stewart McKelvey lawyers as leading practitioners. Lexpert determines this national listing through an annual peer survey across a variety of practice…
Read MoreTwo Halifax Partners appointed King’s Counsel
We are pleased to announce that two Halifax Partners, D. Fraser MacFadyen and Level Chan, have been appointed King’s Counsel. The announcement was made yesterday by the Government of Nova…
Read MoreGary Demeulenaere, K.C., appointed to the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island
As announced by the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Charlottetown Partner Gary Demeulenaere, K.C., has been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of…
Read MoreStewart McKelvey contributes $100,000 to New Brunswick Museum capital campaign
SAINT JOHN, NB – The New Brunswick Museum is pleased to announce a $100,000 contribution from Stewart McKelvey to Making History Now, the museum’s capital campaign supporting the development of a revitalized,…
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