Tax season is upon us once again. Did you know that you could qualify to claim certain legal fees on your taxes? Be sure to speak with your family lawyer about providing you with a letter if you qualify.

The issue of security for costs in an estate litigation arose in Devlin Estate (Re), 2020 NSSC 77. Security for costs is a remedy available to parties defending a claim where, if they were successful in defending the claim...

In our blog post of September 4, 2018, we identified what we viewed as an improper application by the Probate Registry of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador of subsection 4(3) of the provincial SCA...

Under the Rules of Civil Procedure in Prince Edward Island, whether a default judgment can be set aside is a discretionary decision which the court may grant on such terms as are just.

Canadian trademark registrations last for 10 years and are renewable upon the payment of a maintenance fee.

The CRTC assessed a $1.1 million administrative monetary penalty against Compu-Finder pursuant to section 20 of the Act...

New Brunswick's Construction Remedies Act (the "Act") received Royal Assent on December 18, 2020. The "new" Act, which replaces the Mechanic's Lien Act...

At Cox & Palmer, we are working to ensure that we provide timely and responsive advice to our clients with custody and other family law issues, while keeping you up to date on recent legal decisions.

Amid the messages of complex and difficult times it should be no surprise that a traditionally challenging topic – procurement – would be even more complex these days.

Monday, October 19, 2015 is Election Day for the upcoming federal election and is quickly approaching. Many employers are left wondering what their obligations are.

Constable Smiley was in a common law relationship. He moved into his common law partner's home in 2012.

The Nova Scotia government has clarified how incorporated entities can meet both their statutory meeting obligations and abide by pandemic-related public health orders.

Newfoundland and Labrador has recently announced upcoming revisions to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2012.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has been busy creating a new land title and economic development regime as the framework for the impending development of the wind-hydrogen...

The breakdown of a marriage or relationship can be an overwhelming and tense time for the family unit. It is a financial, emotional and legal crisis. A drawn out legal proceeding can come at a high ...

These days, almost every couple lives together for a period of time before they get married, and more and more couples are deciding to never get married at all.

For applicants who wish to live in Nova Scotia permanently, the Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry ("NSE:EE") is a great stream to apply for permanent residence.

The recent decision of the New Brunswick Court of Appeal in Higgins v. Arseneau, 2019 NBCA 21, will be of interest for anyone involved with fatality claims in New Brunswick.

The recent decision of Justice Fred Ferguson, Mercure v Kaat Auto Sales, 2020 NBQB 39 (CanLII), ("Mercure v Kaat Auto Sales") is another reminder to parties to think carefully before filing a Small Claims action in New Brunswick.

The concept is not new – parties committing to provide work or services decide to write down what each expects of the other: a scope of work, a mechanism for payment, some general provision for timelines, changes...