October 12, 2022

Canada vs. The U.S.: Songwriter Collaborations and the Value of...

Introduction Two or more songwriters sit down… armed with guitars and a notepad… intending to change the world with a great song (or at least make some money). Whether songwriters co-write with their co-writer(s) in a living room, spontaneously in the studio, during a song camp, or via Zoom, it is critical that they consider […]

Personal Property Registrations: Correctly Registering Individual Debtors Names (and what...

In discussing the level of specificity that the Personal Property Security Act (the “PPSA” or “Act”) demands, then New Brunswick Appellate Court Justice, Joseph Robertson, said it best when he candidly wrote at paragraph 67 of GMAC Leaseco Ltd. v. Moncton Motor Home & Sales Inc. (Trustee of) 2003 NBCA 26: The legislation lays down […]

Bill C-26: New Cyber Security Obligations for Canadian Businesses Vital...

All Canadian businesses should be aware of the developments in Canadian cyber security law, as the scope of industries to which these new obligations apply is likely to expand over time. Read more:

New Shareholder Information Requirements for New Brunswick Corporations

Corporations incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (New Brunswick) (the “Act”) are now required to collect significantly more share ownership information than what has historically been required.

This Month in Family Law Feature: Barendregt v Grebliunas

Barendregt v Grebliunas, 2022 SCC 22 Justices Wagner, Richard; Moldaver, Michael J.; Karakatsanis, Andromache; Côté, Suzanne; Brown, Russell; Rowe, Malcolm; Martin, Sheilah; Kasirer, Nicholas; Jamal, Mahmud Subject matter: Evidence on Appeal | Custody | Relocation This appeal concerns a mother’s application to relocate the children from their father’s home in Kelowna, British Columbia, to her […]

Enough is Enough: The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta Cracks...

Nearly five years following the start of the #MeToo movement, courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitrators are cracking down on sexual harassment in the workplace. See also: Employers May Terminate for a Single Incident of Harassment and Employment & Labour – Top 10 Cases of 2021. In Yaschuk v Emerson Electric Canada Limited, 2022 AHRC 62, […]

This Month in Nova Scotia Family Law – July 2022

Our NS Family Law team provides summaries of recent cases which have appeared in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court and the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.

Mineral and Mining Rights in Newfoundland and Labrador

Mineral tenures in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador are governed by the Mineral Act, SNL 1990 c. M-12 (the “Mineral Act”). Below is a summary of the main aspects of the mining tenure system in Newfoundland and Labrador including the issuance of mineral licences, mining leases and surface leases. Ownership of Minerals Title to […]

Hiring International Students: Benefiting Employers, Students and the Local Economy

By hiring international students, employers have the opportunity to gain new perspectives, increase their innovation, diversify their workforce, potentially make new connections, expand their business globally and reach new markets. 

Mineral and Mining Rights in Nova Scotia

Mineral rights and tenures in Nova Scotia are governed by the Mineral Resources Act and the Mineral Resources Regulations enacted under the Act. This article provides an overview of the forms of mineral tenure in Nova Scotia.