N.B. Provincial Court’s new associate chief judge among appointments
N.L. legal regulator invites nominations for benchers in Eastern District
Nominee should be member in good standing, practising and residing in Eastern District
Atlantic Canada Versus the Prairies: Tightening and Loosening of COVID-19 Measures
Certain Canadian provinces have been especially hard hit by COVID-19 outbreaks. Most notably, Ontario and Quebec—two of Canada’s most populated provinces—have experienced the highest number of infection counts among the country’s provinces. While Ontario and Quebec have struggled to contain
Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. brand bakery products recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. is recalling certain Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. brand bakery products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The products were distributed in Newfoundland and Labrador. Consumers are advised to not consume the recalled products.
The Canadian Food
Ottawa company recalls eggs over Salmonella concerns
Hilly Acres Farm is recalling eggs due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Ottawa-based company’s eggs have been sold in Newfoundland, Labrador, and Nova Scotia.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising consumers and distributors, retailers and food service establishments
Canadian Court Says Catholic Archdiocese Is Vicariously Liable For Sexual Abuse At Orphanage
In John Doe v. Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of St. John’s, (Newfoundland & Labrador Ct. App., July 28, 2020), the Court of Appeal in the Canadian province of Newfoundland, in a 136-page opinion, held that the Catholic Archdiocese is
Don’t Blame Privacy: Canadian Province Issues Guidance for Health Emergency Communications
The Newfoundland and Labrador Province of Canada has issued guidance on communicating in a health emergency.
- Emergencies do not supplant the need for privacy but they do impact it.
- While privacy should still be protected where possible, the need for
Lack of Effective Cannabis Impairment Testing – What is an Employer to Do?
In a recent decision from Newfoundland and Labrador, the court upheld an arbitrator’s decision that an employer had the right to refuse to employ an employee because of cannabis use.
The employee had 30 years of service as a labourer
New Frontier in family law
From National Post:In what is believed to be a legal first in Canada, a court in Newfoundland and Labrador has recognized three unmarried adults as the legal parents of a child born within their “polyamorous” family.Polyamorous relationships are legal in
Passenger Reported Overboard From AIDAluna
A passenger went overboard from the AIDAluna cruise ship this morning, according to numerous German news sources.
The AIDAluna left Hamburg, Germany on August 29th and was scheduled to arrive in New York City on September 14th. It was scheduled