I think it would surprise some people to realize how often lawsuits are started or continued by or against someone who has passed away. When we die, our property, assets, legal obligations and contracts continue on and are assumed by our estate. Our estate is managed by the person appointed as our personal representative or […]

The recent events surrounding General Petraeus and his female biographer-turned-mistress have once again ignited hot debate regarding workplace infidelity and the infelicitous actions that workplace relationships sometimes spawn. Even though adultery is not an offence under criminal law it can still carry legal ramifications. The United States military is one such example where infidelity is […]

No helmet for the hill?  That’s okay, but please brings cash or cheques payable to the Nova Scotia Government. As of last week, a new piece of legislation in Nova Scotia, titled, the Snow Sport Helmet Act came into effect mandating that all skiers and snowboarders must wear certified helmets, that fit snugly and are […]

Generally, winter tires are not mandatory in this Province, but that does not mean that they should be viewed by drivers as optional. It is easy to understand one’s reluctance to buy a second set of tires given their price, and one can think of many reasons to justify such a decision. However, the decision…