December 1, 2009

It’s Your Business – Vol 1, Issue 4 – December...

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

November 13, 2009

The Latest Word on Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts

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”.

November 9, 2009

NS Legislative Report – Wrap Up November 9

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.

November 9, 2009

Taxation of Damages: Her Majesty Wants Her Pound of Flesh...

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

October 30, 2009

NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting – Update October 30

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.

October 23, 2009

It’s Your Business – Vol 1, Issue 3 – October...

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

October 23, 2009

NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting – Update October 23

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.

October 14, 2009

H1N1 Nova Scotia – Questions from Employers

As flu season bears down upon us, the H1N1 flu virus, or the “heiny” virus as some have dubbed it, is becoming a hot topic for employers and HR practitioners.

October 8, 2009

NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting – Update October 8

Following the change in government this past June, the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on Friday, September 17 with a speech from the throne. During this Fall sitting, 16 government bills and 11 private member’s bills were introduced in the House of Assembly as of September 30.

October 8, 2009

Ontario Court of Appeal: Random Drug Testing Still Unjustified

The decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Imperial Oil Ltd. v. Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 900, [2009] O.J. No. 2037 [“Imperial”] marks yet another victory for employee privacy rights in the collective bargaining sector.