Sabean v. Portage La Prairie Mutual Insurance Co., 2017 SCC 7 The Supreme Court of Canada has recently ruled on an appeal of a Nova Scotia Court of Appeal decision that we had previously covered in July 2015. Mr. Sabean was in a motor vehicle accident in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia in October 2004. He successfully...Read More

Ketler v. Nova Scotia (Attorney General), 2016 NSCA 64 In May 2007, the Province of Nova Scotia implemented a new standard for timber bridges. Pursuant to the standard, new bridges must include a metal guardrail instead of a traditional wooden railing. The Province prepared a prioritized replacement list for existing bridges with wooden railings. McPhee...Read More

Cook et al v. Aviva Insurance, 2017 NBQB 10 This case arose when an accounting firm, Gary L. Cook Professional Corporation, terminated accountant Marlene Myers. Ms. Myers brought an action for constructive dismissal and shareholder oppression against Mr. Cook and the firm. Ms. Myers later amended her pleadings to include a claim for defamation. Ms....Read More