ArticleCourt Confirms: Credibility Is A Key Factor In Personal Injury Awards (Ryan v. Curlew, 2018 NL SC)The case is a win for the insurance industry in many respects. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationStewart McKelvey
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ArticleTorts: Unlawful Interference With Economic RelationsIn a decision released by the Supreme Court of Canada ("the Court") on January 31, 2014, the Court clarified the law with respect to the tort of interference with economic relations by unlawful means. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationStewart McKelvey
ArticleWill Advertising Standards Canada "Weigh In" On How Thin Is Too Thin?The ASA considered that the model's pose and the lighting drew particular focus to her prominent visible ribcage and to her legs, where, the ASA observed, her thighs and knees appeared to be of a similar width.CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentStewart McKelvey
ArticleThe New Anti-Spam Law – The BIG ExceptionsCanada’s new federal anti-spam law comes into force in a significant way on July 1, 2014CanadaPrivacyStewart McKelvey
ArticleClient Update: Taxation Of Trusts, Estates And Charitable Donation Rules Changing January 1, 2016This client update is an attempt to summarize the more significant aspects of the rules.CanadaTaxStewart McKelvey
ArticleRecent Changes To Licensing Policy For The Atlantic Canada Inshore FisheryEffective April 1, 2011, the Government of Canada Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) instituted a change in its licensing policy for Atlantic Canada's inshore fishery. CanadaTransportStewart McKelvey
ArticleVessel Transaction Basics And Due Diligence NuancesMost business lawyers would be familiar with the standard types of legal due diligence carried out in the usual commercial purchase and sale or financing transaction.CanadaTransportStewart McKelvey
ArticleDigital Literacy And Consent In The Age Of Social Media: The Privacy Commissioner’s ResponsePIPEDA began coming into force in May 2000 and established the legislative regime for protecting personal information in the private sector.CanadaPrivacyStewart McKelvey
ArticleAnticipating Changes To The Competition Act: What Businesses Need To KnowOn September 21, 2023, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-56: An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Competition Act ("Bill C-56"), with the short name: "Affordable Housing and Groceries Act"...CanadaAntitrust/Competition LawStewart McKelvey
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ArticleAmendments To The Canada Business Corporations Act Affecting Registers Of Individuals With Significant ControlSince June of 2019, corporations formed under the Canada Business Corporations Act have been required to prepare and maintain a register of individuals with significant control (an "ISC Register").CanadaCriminal LawStewart McKelvey
Article12 Tips For The Company Holiday Party‘Tis again the season for the company holiday party. And while the party planners are starting to break out the eggnog, there are some lessons learned from seasons past to keep in mind to ensure that the party runs smoothly and safely for all.CanadaEmployment and HRStewart McKelvey
ArticleDiscipline And Mental Health In The WorkplaceDisciplining employees who are suffering from mental illness can pose particular difficulty for employers. CanadaEmployment and HRStewart McKelvey
ArticleDo Courts Award Increases To Base Salary During Notice Period?The plaintiff was employed for 22½ years. He was terminated without cause in October 2013. Four issues were considered at a summary judgment hearing of the matter. CanadaEmployment and HRStewart McKelvey
ArticleLess Than Two Weeks To Go … Canada Supply Chain Transparency Reports Are Due May 31stThe first reports under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the "Act") are due by May 31, 2024.CanadaEmployment and HRStewart McKelvey
ArticleNova Scotia Government Introduces Public Services Sustainability (2015) ActOn the same day that the Nova Scotia government announced its projected deficit had ballooned to $241 million, it also introduced Bill 148, the Public Services Sustainability (2015) Act.CanadaEmployment and HRStewart McKelvey
ArticlePension Plan Recovers Overpayments Made To DeceasedOn October 31, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision in Threlfall v Carleton University, 2019 SCC 50, dismissing an appeal from the Quebec Court of Appeal.CanadaEmployment and HRStewart McKelvey
ArticleBorder Concerns Growing For Cannabis Industry ParticipantsNews articles have reported Canadians being labelled as "inadmissible" or being denied entry at the United States' border because of ties to the cannabis industry. CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesStewart McKelvey
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