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Atlantic Construction Counsel – Fall 2009

IN THIS ISSUE
Contractor Held Liable for Business Interruption: Heyes v. City of Vancouver, 2009 BCSC 651

When Can a Tendering Authority Walk Away if Bids are Too High? Crown Paving Ltd. v. Newfoundland & Labrador, 2009 NLCA 5

Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Construction Industry

Failure to Submit Unit Prices Results in Non-Compliant Tender: Halifax Regional Municipality v. England Paving & Contracting Limited, 2009 NSSC 224

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Client Update – Changes to the Human Rights Legislation in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Atlantic Business Counsel – December 2009

December 18, 2009

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Client Update – General Damage Cap Upheld By the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal

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Client Update – New Planning Opportunities For ULCs

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Atlantic Construction Counsel – Fall 2009

November 26, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE Contractor Held Liable for Business Interruption: Heyes v. City of Vancouver, 2009 BCSC 651 When Can a Tendering Authority Walk Away if Bids are Too High? Crown Paving Ltd. v. Newfoundland &…

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Client Update – Nova Scotia Unlimited Companies: An Update

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Atlantic Employers’ Counsel – Fall 2009

October 14, 2009

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