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Using Henson Trusts to Plan for a Family Member with a Disability

WEBApril 9, 2020. Using a trust to provide for a special needs family member provides a way of maintaining control of assets in the hands of responsible persons, for the benefit of a …

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COVID-19 Public Health Measures and Essential Services in …

WEBCOVID-19 Public Health Measures and Essential Services in Atlantic Canada. April 3, 2020. In response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, provinces and …

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Suzanne I. Rix, KC

WEBRecognized as a leading practitioner by the publication The Best Lawyers in Canada since 2014 for her practice in the area of Immigration Law. Suzanne is the Managing Partner …

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Big Changes to Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Rules

WEBThe Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety regime is undergoing a complete overhaul, with potential huge impacts for employers respecting cost of …

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Proving Damages for Mental Injury: Guidance from the

WEBThe recent decision of Saadati v.Moorhead 1 raises the question of whether recovery for a mental injury requires expert medical opinion of a “recognized psychiatric …

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New Brunswick Site Supervisor Found Guilty of Criminal …

WEBWorkplace fatalities have frequently attracted charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. For the first time in New …

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Gradual Onset Mental Stress is Not Compensable for …

WEBOn July 7, 2016, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal in Attorney General of Canada v Mullin and Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission, 2016 NBCA 31, …

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First Wrongful Dismissal Decision from Newfoundland and …

WEBThe first wrongful dismissal claim to go to trial in Newfoundland and Labrador in more than four years was dismissed by the Newfoundland and Labrador …

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Significant Development in the Law of Guardianship in …

WEBIn Re A.A., the Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal has affirmed that the Supreme Court Trial Division may grant general orders for a unique form of …

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Canada's Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) 2024: A

WEBIntroduction to AIDA In a pivotal move to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Canada introduced the Artificial Intelligence and …

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John Keith Appointed to Queen's Counsel

WEBCox & Palmer congratulates their partner, John A. Keith, on his recent appointment as Queen’s Counsel. The Queen’s Counsel designation is awarded each …

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The Use of Wearable Technology Among Athletes and its Potential …

WEBWearable technology, sometimes referred to as “wearables”, is a growing range of products and associated software that have the ability to collect and monitor …

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Legal Transition: A Guide to Updating Your Legal Identity to …

WEBLegal Transition Transitioning is a process in which an individual transitions their gender presentation – this process looks different for each individual. A key part of …

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Disciplining Employees for Off-duty Social Media Use: When is it

WEBAn employer disciplining an employee for their off-duty conduct – which includes off-duty social media use – needs to prove the existence of at least one of …

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Nova Scotia – Legal Implications of the COVID-19 Emergency

WEBMay 6, 2020. Two processes have been invoked in Nova Scotia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic – the Chief Medical Officer has issued orders under the Heath Protection …

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The Duty to Accommodate: When is the Point of Undue Hardship …

WEBJuly 29, 2015. Under human rights legislation, employers have a duty to accommodate an employee’s needs related to a prohibited ground of discrimination to the point of undue …

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The Volunteer Protection Act: How to Protect Your Volunteers

WEBJuly 27, 2021. In 2002, Nova Scotia established the Volunteer Protection Act (the “Act”). The Act was created to protect volunteers working for non-profit organizations. The Act …

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New Brunswick Welcomes Their Law Students

WEBCox & Palmer’s New Brunswick offices welcome our new and returning law students. Our student lawyers are the future of Cox & Palmer – they bring enthusiasm …

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Signing Wills and Estate Planning Documents in Nova Scotia While …

WEBThe lawyers and staff at Cox & Palmer in Halifax are ready to help you complete your wills and estate planning documents. If you need a Will, Power of Attorney or Personal Directive for medical care, our lawyers have several options to assist you in preparing and signing documents quickly and safely during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Gerald W. O'Brien & Lucie Richard Appointed Queen's Counsel

WEBCox & Palmer is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Gerald W. O’Brien, QC, and Lucie Richard, QC, as Queen’s Counsel. The Queen’s Counsel …

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