Authored by: Andrew P. Nicol
Posted in:
Wills & Estates
Authored by: Bryce W. Morrison
Posted in:
Business Law
As of September 28, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will shut down the 2014 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP).
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Authored by: Marc J. Belliveau
Posted in:
Intellectual Property
When your favourite local cover band performs an exact rendition of Brown-Eyed Girl, Sweet Home Alabama or Wagon Wheel, are they infringing the copyright of the song’s owner?
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Authored by: Terrance G. Sheppard
Posted in:
Family Law
Nova Scotia is in the process of updating its Interjurisdictional Support Orders (ISO) legislation, making it easier to claim spousal or child support from an individual living outside the province.
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Authored by: Marc J. Belliveau
Posted in:
Intellectual Property
While a trade-mark does not have to be registered, the legal advantages and significant benefits of registration are undeniable.
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Authored by: Jennifer D. Garagan (Snow)
Posted in:
Personal Injury
The Nova Scotia government has announced that the minor injury cap amount for 2018 is $8,579.
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Authored by: Terrance G. Sheppard
Posted in:
Criminal Law,
Family Law
Nova Scotia will soon be introducing the ‘Domestic Violence Court’ (DVC) located in the Halifax Provincial Courthouse.
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Authored by: Bryen E. Mooney
Posted in:
Family Law
Tax season is yet again upon us. Keep in mind that if you provided payment for legal fees in relation to a family law matter in 2017, you may be able to claim those fees on your taxes.
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Authored by: Jessica D. Chapman
Posted in:
Family Law
Child support is most often paid by one parent, to the parent who has care of the child the majority of the time. A payor parent has a legal responsibility to provide child support regardless of whether that parent has communication or contact with the child.
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