Anyone who has ever been involved in a complex, multi-party construction project will know that conflict is virtually inevitable. Whether it is the cost of work performed under an owner-requested change order, the need for revised engineering to correct design deficiencies, or the insolvency of a major player in the midst of construction, disagreements can arise in an almost limitless number of circumstances and involve sums ranging from hundreds to millions of dollars. Left unaddressed, disputes can severely disrupt the project and quickly eat into the parties’ profits. A fair, efficient and effective process for resolving them is therefore vital. Click here for more.
In Temple v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada,1 the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador determined that the plaintiff, a seasonal worker, was not employed at the date of the motor vehicle accident. As a result, he did not qualify for loss of income payments under Section B of Newfoundland and Labrador’s standard automobile insurance […]
read moreProposed changes to the Automobile Insurance Act and the Insurance Companies Act received second reading in the House of Assembly on April 15, 2019. Key changes to the Automobile Insurance Act include: A requirement that an insurer will notify the Registrar of Motor Vehicles of a cancellation or expiration of any auto insurance policy. A […]
read moreIn January 2019, Nova Scotia’s Finance and Treasury Board announced changes to the Province’s Equity Tax Credit program. Additional changes followed in the Nova Scotia 2019 Spring budget.
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