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Are ERBs Deductible from WIBs? N.S. Court Again Says Yes

Nov 14, 2023

In its October 19, 2023 decision in Roach v. Nordic Ins. Co. of Canada, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court confirmed that Workers’ Compensation…

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Nov 14, 2023

Impact Assessment Act Designated Projects Scheme Unconstitutional: What Now?

Nov 1, 2023

On October 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its judicial reference opinion: a significant portion of Canada’s federal environmental…

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Nov 1, 2023

3 Years’ Jail Time for Workplace Fatality; 3 OHS Law Lessons for Employers

Oct 13, 2023

On September 12, 2023, the New Brunswick Court of Kings Bench sentenced a front-line supervisor who “did nothing he was required to do” to jail…

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Oct 13, 2023

Dissecting the Duty to Defend: 3 Steps

Oct 4, 2023

Insureds aren't automatically entitled to a defence from their insurers. Liability policies generally provide two types of coverage: coverage for…

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Oct 4, 2023

Residential Rental Rebate: 2 GST Enhancements & 1 HST Hiccup

Sep 29, 2023

On September 21, 2023, Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, passed first reading. If passed, the Act will give developers of specific…

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Sep 29, 2023

Electronic Fund Transfer Scams: 3 Risk Mitigation Tactics

Sep 25, 2023

There’s a new scam on the web: Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) scams. Most are familiar with established scams like phishing and ransomware and the…

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Sep 25, 2023

Tax Court OKs ITC Claims in Mixed Operations

Sep 20, 2023

Can a business providing both exempt supplies and taxable supplies of goods and services claim Input Tax Credits (ITCs) under the Excise Tax Act -…

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Sep 20, 2023

Serious Workplace Accident? 3 Reasons to Get Legal Counsel – Immediately

Sep 20, 2023

You’ve experienced a workplace accident that’s resulted in serious injury to, or worse the death of, an employee. Do you need legal counsel now -…

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Sep 20, 2023

Striking a Balance: Freedom of Expression & Professional Obligations

Sep 18, 2023

In its August 23, 2023 decision in Peterson v. College of Psychologists of Ontario, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice canvassed the limits of a…

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Sep 18, 2023

Personal Liability: 3 Tactics to Protect Your Personal Assets

Sep 11, 2023

Owning your own business offers many opportunities. But it also carries inherent risks, including exposure to personal liability. These three tactics…

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Sep 11, 2023

5 Key Canadian Tech Talent Immigration Solutions

Aug 10, 2023

Canada’s first Tech Talent Strategy aims to aggressively attract tech talent to “fuel innovation and drive emerging technologies forward”.…

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Aug 10, 2023

N.S. Commercial Net-Metering Program: 8 Key Terms & Conditions

Aug 8, 2023

We updated this publication on August 10, 2023. The Nova Scotia commercial net-metering regime just took another step toward implementation. In…

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Aug 8, 2023