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Andrew Nahas joins McInnes Cooper
June 13, 2013
We are pleased to announce the addition of our newest Associate in Nova Scotia. Andrew A. Nahas has joined our Real Property team and will focus on commercial and residential real estate. He joins a team of more than 200 lawyers with offices throughout the Atlantic region, serving clients across North America and abroad. From
... Read MoreFederal Court approves Canadian military veterans’ class action agreement
April 5, 2013
HALIFAX, NS April 5, 2013 – Class counsel with the SISIP Long Term Disability Class Action is pleased to receive a Federal Court of Canada ruling in favour of the proposed settlement agreement with the Government of Canada. The estimated total value of the approved settlement is up to $887.8 million. This includes $424.3 million in retroactive payments,
... Read MorePro Bono Tax Advocacy Project – Tax Education Seminar March 26, 2013
March 20, 2013
The newly formed Pro Bono Tax Advocacy Project, consisting of a partnership between law students at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, and law firm McInnes Cooper, is hosting its first Tax Education Seminar March 26, 2013 at 6pm at the Law School. The topic of the presentation is “Understanding your Notice of
... Read MoreMcInnes Cooper supports Free The Children
February 22, 2013
Through our CSR program at McInnes Cooper, we are committed to supporting causes that make a deep and lasting impact on society, both locally and abroad. When we learned that Free The Children was planning to bring their We Day event to Atlantic Canada, we jumped at the opportunity to get involved. As the Community
... Read MoreAmanda Lannon is our newest Associate in Newfoundland and Labrador
February 22, 2013
We are pleased to announce the addition of our newest Associate in Newfoundland and Labrador. Amanda Lannon will be serving clients from our St. John’s office in the area of labour and employment. She joins a team of more than 200 lawyers with offices throughout the Atlantic region, serving clients across North America and abroad.
... Read MoreMichelle Awad and George MacDonald recognized by Benchmark Canada as Atlantic Canada’s top litigators
February 8, 2013
On February 7th, 2013, Michelle Awad and George MacDonald were nationally recognized by Benchmark Canada, a publication of Euromoney Legal Media Group and Institutional Investor, as Atlantic Canada’s top litigators. In addition, six other McInnes Cooper lawyers recognized for their litigation capabilities include: Doug Skinner, Jim Thistle, Peter Driscoll, Chris Robinson and Tom O’Neil.
... Read MoreMcInnes Cooper to be Atlantic Canada’s law firm for Canadian Civil Liberties Association
February 5, 2013
HALIFAX, NS Feb. 5, 2013 – Today, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) and law firm McInnes Cooper announced a formal working relationship to advance civil liberties in Atlantic Canada. McInnes Cooper will provide pro bono counsel to CCLA on civil liberty cases consistent with the firm’s areas of legal expertise, as well as
... Read MoreMcInnes Cooper Partner Marco Cloutier appointed N.B. Judge February 1st, 2013
February 1, 2013
McInnes Cooper Partner Marco Cloutier was appointed today as a New Brunswick provincial court judge. Working throughout the province and based in Saint John, Marco has led a successful insurance defence practice. He has been actively engaged in the local business community and in numerous francophone business organizations, and an active writer. In 2010, Marco
... Read MoreDenis Mahoney appointed Chair of St. John’s, NL Board of Trade for 2013
January 26, 2013
Denis Mahoney officially becomes chairman of the St. John’s Board of Trade at the board’s annual general meeting Jan. 31 , 2013. Denis’ focus is on labour market challenges. “We are a large province with a very small population. It’s an aging population, and the demands for our workforce today with the success of our
... Read MoreJessica Lyle on CBC Maritime News — Why you need a will? January 22, 2013
January 24, 2013
Jessica Lyle, Associate in our Halifax office, is a guest on CBC Maritime Noon on January 22, 2013. She discussed tips on estate planning and developing a will and took calls from listeners. CBC Maritime Noon is a one-hour radio program devoted to developing stories in the region. Jessica practices in the area of Estates and Trust Planning.
... Read MoreCourt Ruling on Nortel January 14th, 2013
January 15, 2013
On January 14, 2013, the Ontario Superior Court, Judge Frank Marrocco ruled that Nortel’s top three financial executives — Frank Dunn, Douglas Beatty and Michael Gollogly — are not guilty of fraud affecting public markets because Crown prosecutors failed to prove the trio “misrepresented” the telecom giants financials a decade ago to trigger bonuses.
... Read MoreSISIP Class Action Update – Technical Brief January 9th, 2013
January 9, 2013
A proposed agreement has been reached with the Department of Justice and is now available for review by class members. The proposed agreement still requires review and approval by the Court. This technical briefing is a summary only. For full details of the settlement, including the Court approved Notice to the Class, and the
... Read MoreMalcolm Boyle appointed as Queen’s Counsel
December 28, 2012
McInnes Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Malcolm Boyle as Queen’s Counsel. The QC designation is awarded annually by the Lieutenant Governor on the recommendation of an advisory committee to a select group of Nova Scotian lawyers, and represents the ultimate recognition of ability, reputation and commitment to the legal profession. Malcolm serves
... Read MoreEd Harris receives Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
December 21, 2012
We are delighted to announce that Ed Harris, QC, FCA, TEP, Counsel in our Halifax office, recently received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, created to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne. This prestigious medal was given to Ed on November 25, 2012 to recognize dedicated service to his
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