Irving Shipbuilding Inc.’s successful bid to build 21 combat ships in Halifax for the Government of Canada brings significant opportunities for businesses in Canada and around the world. Any business interested in taking part in this major project must be familiar with how the sensitive nature of the information involved will affect its own obligations and the relationships it has with its employees.
The fall sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on October 25, 2012 and adjourned on Thursday, December 6, 2012. 29 Government Bills, 33 Private Members Bills and 6 Private Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
With the holidays only a few weeks away, many employers have already turned their thoughts toward their annual holiday party. However, without sufficient safe guards in place, the holiday party can be transformed from the social event of the year to a litigation nightmare.
The fall sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on October 25, 2012. As of November 30, 2012, 27 Government Bills, 33 Private Members Bills and 5 Private Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
The fall sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on October 25, 2012. As of November 23, 2012, 20 Government Bills, 31 Private Members Bills and 5 Private Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
Case Law updates from across the region including recent Supreme Court of Canada decisions.
The fall sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on October 25, 2012. As of November 16, 2012, 15 Government Bills, 24 Private Members Bills and 3 Private Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
The fall sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on October 25, 2012. As of November 9, 2012, 2012, 12 Government Bills, 20 Private Members Bills and 1 Private Bill have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
The fall sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on October 25, 2012. As of November 2, 2012, 9 Government Bills, and 12 Private Members Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
The Supreme Court of Canada released its much-awaited decision in R. v. Cole, 2012 SCC 53, on October 19. This criminal law case is notable for employers because it provides commentary on an employee’s right to privacy when using an employer-supplied laptop.