Canada – Federal Corporate Law: New Record Keeping Requirements – June 2019
So, the federal government has introduced new record keeping requirements for private, federally-formed corporations governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act (“CBCA”). The amendments to the CBCA are being made in an effort to meet international obligations to increase corporate transparency and prevent tax-evasion and money laundering a
Read moreConstitutional: Published Comment in Chronicle-Herald Re: Constitutionality of Liquor Fees
Well, although I always cringe when a news article identifies me as an “expert” (lawyers are to refrain from any such classifications, except under unique circumstances), I suppose that I have been contacted in the past to issue expert opinions on matters involving Constitutional Law (also, I spent a decade teaching the subject).
Read moreInternational: Note on Bill C-21 Amendments to Customs Act
In mid-June, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness introduced Bill C-21 “an Act to amend the Customs Act.” Although the bill is a short one — in legislative terms, it carries dramatic impact on provisions to the Customs Act. Where it is customary in my practice to focus on the importation of goods u
Read moreElection as Chair of Greater Burnside Business Association
I am pleased to acknowledge my election as the Chair of the Greater Burnside Business Association. It is a great honor. I look forward to working alongside the Board of Directors, and to helping the GBBA continue to grow in prominence. I also look forward to working alongside other regional and business improvement districts and Chambe
Read moreGeneral: Flattering Email from a Client
Alright, this email — sent by a client — leaves me a bit gushing. With the client’s explicit permission, I am republishing it, here: I love you for your close, caring help; I love you for your loyalty; I love you for your talent; you are just an amazing human being and we are so privileged that you have been a part of our liv
Read moreConstitutional Law/Land Use Law: U.S. Supreme Court Case Update
I just learned that the U.S. Supreme Court will be in conference this Thursday, to consider the merits between accepting my client’s petition in Bee’s Auto v. City of Clermont. This is an exciting and consequential period: if at least four (4) Justices vote to accept the petition, we would be notified of a calendaring period for ora
Read moreUpdate on Practice Events — Including Filing in U.S. Supreme Court
Apologies for the recent lapse in posts. Practice has proven extremely busy, especially from a cross border perspective. I wanted to advise of at least some of the ongoing events that have marked the past few months of my practice: (1) Yesterday, I shipped off a petition for a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. It was an
Read moreElections Law: Comment on Revelations of Possible Voter Suppression on October 19
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/09/21/watch-out-for-dirty-voter-suppression-tricks-elections-canada-warns-staff_n_8168806.html In the above, linked article, Elections Canada is warning of voter suppression tactics being used against Canadians on the upcoming federal election day, October 19. This brings back lessons learned in Florida, f
Read moreAnnouncement: Selection as Vice Chair of Canadian Bar Association’s Privacy & Access Law Section
I am pleased to announce my selection as the incoming Vice Chair (and, in-turn, Chair-Elect) of the Canadian Bar Association, Nova Scotia Branch’s Privacy & Access Law Section. I look forward to helping to advance the objectives of the Section, and to further advance education and advocacy aimed at protecting privacy rights for all indi
Read moreLabour Law: Derek Brett Featured on Global News Profile of Upcoming Labour Disputes
Labour lawyer predicts ugly negotiations between unions, province Last evening, I was featured on Global TV News — fortunate to headline the top story of the day. The subject was the Province of Nova Scotia’s relationships with its public sector unions. The reporter did a competent job on the matter, although mislabeling me an ̶
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