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Breach of Post-Employment Obligations: A Costly Lesson for Employers

Written by Jenna B. Smith, Associate in Fredericton As explained recently by the Ontario Court of Appeal decision Titus Steel Company Limited v. Hack, 2025 ONCA 693 (CanLII), even when a former employee breaches their post-employment obligations, the breach may not give rise to damages. Even worse, the Employer can be ordered to pay costs […]

Significant Amendments Announced to the Accord Acts – Final Update

Written by Todd Stanley, KC, Managing Partner in NL, Thomas Munn, Partner in NL and Mohammad Ali Raza, Partner in NS. Recent Developments Our July 2023 article Significant Amendments Announced to the Accord Acts outlined proposed amendments to the Atlantic Accord legislation. Our July 2024 article Significant Amendments Announced to the Accord Acts-Update detailed the […]

This Month in Nova Scotia Family Law – September 2025

Swimm v. Swimm, 2025 NSSC 247 Judge: The Honourable Justice Samuel Moreau Subject: Bifurcation of issues (Matrimonial Assets); Division of Matrimonial Assets; Inferences; Credibility; Sections 13 and 18 of the Matrimonial Property Act. Summary: The parties were married in April 2010 and separated in October 2023. Ms. Swimm filed a Petition for Divorce soon after. […]

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Saint John, NB

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Halifax, NS

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Halifax, NS

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