The court emphasized the risk of conflicting decisions if the action was split across jurisdictions
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Independent Monitor reports slow progress in Nova Scotia’s disability housing remedy implementation
The province’s first-year efforts have been ‘slower and more uneven’ than the government’s plan
NS Supreme Court removes co-personal representative over estate mismanagement
The court highlighted the duty to account and the use of a designated estate bank account
Silk and Great Value plant based drinks linked to 12 Listeria illnesses with 2 deaths
Race Discrimination Alleged In Nova Scotia Bar Discipline
A Hearing Panel of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society denied a petition to rescind or vary a 2017 order of discipline.The original sanctionAfter a 66-day hearing this Panel rendered a unanimous decision on July 17, 2017, finding that some of Mr.…
Court Refuses to Provide State-Funded Counsel for Child Protection Appeal
Nova Scotia’s Children and Family Services Act provides authority for the Minister of Community Services to supervise and manage Nova Scotia’s child protection legislation and to appear in court with respect to any matter arising pursuant to the legislation. Each…
Meta Materials Resolves Books And Records And Internal Controls Matter
Another day, another non-Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement action.
Confused? Don’t be.
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has always been a law much broader than its name suggests.
Sure, the FCPA contains anti-bribery provisions which concern…
Survey report highlights challenges and solutions for family violence cases in Nova Scotia courts
The report found that some justice system personnel lacked understanding of family violence
NS Court of Appeal upholds arbitration board’s wage decision for paramedics
The Board’s decision is reasonable despite the challenge over inflation considerations: court
NS Supreme Court rules against life interest in insolvent estate
The litigation was self-serving and unnecessary: court
