There are many circumstances that can arise that result in an employer terminating an employee without cause.

On Monday 1 April 2019 the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced a deal described as an agreement to amend and update the Atlantic Accord.

This is Part IV in a series of articles for those interested in legislation affecting marine renewable energy.

Long thought to be unreliable due to inconsistent output, renewable wind energy is now primed for growth in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia could play a leading role.

In November 2023, legislative amendments to Part I of the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act (the "Act") are expected to come into force.

As a result of COVID-19, many parents have concerns about their parenting arrangements and access schedules. Should they send their child for parenting time with the other parent? Can they restrict access due to COVID-19?

Until recently, New Brunswick law required that individuals meet in the physical presence of witnesses – and in certain cases, lawyers – to execute a valid Will or Enduring Power of Attorney.

The parties are divorced and share two children. Ms. Lewis applied to vary child support retroactively and prospectively. She sought an order imputing income to Mr. Sherrington...

Using a trust to provide for a special needs family member provides a way of maintaining control of assets in the hands of responsible persons, for the benefit of a family member who is living with a disability.

The requirement to wear face masks in public indoor settings to curb the spread of COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions, has resulted in a surge of human rights complaints across the country...

Throughout the past few years, and particularly in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, Nova Scotia's appeal as a desirable place to live has only increased. Many international students...

The recent decision of McKenna v Stewart1 sheds light on how courts interpret the impact of amendments that are made outside of the limits provided by the Statute of Limitations2 ...

After suffering injuries in a motor vehicle accident, the plaintiff was placed off work and provided with loss of income benefits under Section B of her policy through Aviva.

The presence of ice during the winter in New Brunswick is not unusual. Neither are slip and falls. Every year, business owners run the risk that an individual might slip and fall on their property...

I often run into artists or young industry professionals at music conferences who want to meet with a lawyer, but are not really sure what to ask.

There are three different types of civil claims in Nova Scotia: Small Claims Court, Supreme Court – application, and Supreme Court – action.

In the decision of Douthwright v. Duffy, 2015 NBQB 224, the 43 year old Douthwright was injured in a serious roll-over accident. Liability was admitted, but the parties differed on damages.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of the virus have presented challenges to the litigation process. In the face of those challenges...

No one likes to see a lien on a project – not the owner, not the financier, not even the contractor or supplier who filed the lien.

Nova Scotia has a new Biodiversity Act (the "Act") that will give the Minister of Lands and Forestry (the "Minister") the power to, among other things, create Biodiversity Management Zones...