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Copyright Cases 2019: Back to Basics and Plenty More

In volume 35 of the Canadian Intellectual Property Review, Halifax partner Daniela Bassan, QC, has published an article regarding notable cases in Canadian copyright law. Daniela’s piece reviews the key themes and trends from 2019, including ongoing developments in digital and online copyright disputes. To read the article in full, click here.

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Discovery: Atlantic Education & the Law – Issue 02

February 27, 2018

We are pleased to present the second issue of Discovery, our very own legal publication targeted to educational institutions in Atlantic Canada. In this issue, our lawyers discuss student associations, sports-related concussions, freedom of expression,…

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Client Update: Outlook for the 2018 proxy season

February 14, 2018

In preparing for the 2018 proxy season, you should be aware of some regulatory changes and institutional investor guidance that may impact disclosure to, and interactions with, your shareholders. This update highlights what is new…

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Client Update: Mortgage Regulation Act – the new regime

February 14, 2018

Brian Tabor, QC and Simon McCormick In May 2012, the Nova Scotia Legislature passed the Mortgage Regulation Act (“MRA”). The MRA has not yet come into force, but, when it does, it will replace the…

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Client Update: Mechanics’ Lien Act reform

January 17, 2018

The Legislative Services Branch of the Province of New Brunswick has announced in issue 40 of the Law Reform Note, available online, its intention to reform the Mechanics’ Lien Act. The Note draws on similar…

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Client Update: Land Use Planning in Prince Edward Island: The Year in Review

December 29, 2017

Jonathan Coady and Chenchen Yu Once again, the time has come to review the year that was and to chart the course for the year ahead. For municipalities, developers and planning professionals throughout Prince Edward…

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Client Update: Municipality found guilty & fined for contravention of Prince Edward Island’s Architects Act

December 21, 2017

Perlene Morrison and Hilary Newman On October 11, 2017, the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island gave her decision in R v. Community of Brackley. The Community of Brackley (the “Municipality”) was…

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The Latest in Employment Law: A Stewart McKelvey Newsletter – Occupational health and safety: duty to report and protection against reprisal

December 14, 2017

Ian Wallace The Occupational Health and Safety (“OHS”) legislation in Atlantic Canada and across the country recognizes the internal responsibility system. Everyone in the workplace is responsible for their own safety and the safety of…

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Client Update: Nova Scotia gives first look at cannabis regulation

December 8, 2017

Rick Dunlop, Kevin Landry and Justin Song Following October’s public consultation, which resulted in over 31,000 responses, Nova Scotia has revealed the first hints of its cannabis regulatory regime. While Nova Scotia’s proposed provincial legislation…

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Client Update: New Nova Scotia pension plan asset transfer regulations

November 30, 2017

Peter McLellan, QC and Level Chan On November 29, 2017, the Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board released new regulations with respect to asset transfers between pension plans that are effective November 28, 2017.…

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Client Update: Federal government desires feedback on proposed Cannabis Act regulations

November 28, 2017

Rick Dunlop and Kevin Landry The federal government has opened its 60-day consultation period with the release of its Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Cannabis. The paper outlines a potential regulatory framework which could…

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