Almost every construction contract on large projects contains a mechanism for the
parties to resolve disputes. Many provide for multiple stages of dispute resolution, but
all aim to resolve disagreements as efficiently as possible to ensure the parties’ efforts
are focused on the project itself. This paper provides an overview of the CCDC regime and discuss some of the most commonly-seen alternatives.
Producers play a critical role in the music industry. A skilled producer can be the deciding factor between a track becoming a viral hit or fading into obscurity. Behind every successful record is a producer agreement that sets the foundation for the collaboration. Here are five practical tips for producers, and their managers, when negotiating […]
read moreCanadian trademark registrations last for 10 years and are renewable upon the payment of a maintenance fee. However, lack of use in the marketplace may render your registration subject to possible expungement. Traditionally, an application for trademark expungement was initiated by an interested person seeking expungement through the Canadian Trademarks Act. However, since January of […]
read moreOn June 23, 2025, we reported on our expectations for Nova Scotia’s new Mandatory Harassment Prevention Policy regulations. We are pleased to update that the long-awaited regulations were published on August 22, 2025 in the Royal Gazette Part II and will soon be added as Part 27 of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations made […]
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