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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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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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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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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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New Occupational Health and Safety Regulations in New …

WebNew Brunswick has introduced new regulations under the General Regulations – Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) aimed at identifying and …

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Upcoming Amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Act and …

WebThere are a number of recent and significant amendments to the New Brunswick Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act …

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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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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 Supreme …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 these …

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Fatal Accidents Cases

WebNew Brunswick Court of Appeal rules that Estate is not entitled to future ‘lost income’ deceased would have earned. The recent New Brunswick Court of Appeal case …

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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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Municipalities Take Note

WebThe Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) recently addressed the law with respect to government liability in negligence cases. It is a long standing principle in …

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John Barry, ONB, KC, Awarded the 2016 Order of New Brunswick

WebCox & Palmer is pleased to announce that John Barry, ONB, QC, Counsel in our Saint John office, has been awarded the 2016 Order of New Brunswick. The Order of …

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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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Employment & Labour – Top Ten Cases of 2022

WebPost v Hillier, 2022 ONSC 3793. Defamation on social media compounds harm, Court awards $85,000 in damages. While this is not expressly a labour and …

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