Publications

The Canada-US Agreement on Government Procurement Enters Into Force, Bringing New Market Opportunities for Canadian Businesses

IN NEW BRUNSWICK
Plaintiffs not required to answer questions in regard to prior settlements – Hermitage v. Budd, 2009 NBQB 288

Federally Regulated Employers Section 15(1)(c) of the Canadian Human Rights Act(“CHRA”), which applies to federally regulated employees, provides that it is not a discriminatory practice to terminate an employee because of age if that individual has reached the normal age of retirement for employees working in [similar] positions.

In this issue:
a) The Disturbances of Failing to Obtain Non-Disturbance – Stephen J. Hill, Lawyer
b) Competition Bureau Updates Internet Representations Guidelines – Elizabeth (Betsy) Kelly

A fundamental concern for many employers is how to prevent former employees from hurting the employer’s business after departure. To meet this concern, many employers include non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality clauses in their employment contracts, collectively referred to as “restrictive covenants”.

A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 30-November 5 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of November 9. The Fall Sitting adjourned on November 5.

You have recently been successful in litigating a complex commercial action on behalf of a client.

A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 16-23 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of October 23.

In this issue:
a) Update Re: Implementation Of Franchises Act – Aaron M. Savage, Lawyer
b) Can I Claim Those Expenses? – Daniel L. Stevenson, Lawyer
c) The Small Business Investor Tax Credit Act – Aaron M. Savage, Lawyer