Are there flowers in Nova Scotia that are illegal to pick? Surprisingly the answer is yes! Most of us know of “Lady Slippers” – they are a variety of wild orchid that grows in Nova Scotia. These flowers are renowned for their beauty, which is what prompts many people to pick them. Unfortunately, Lady Slippers have some […]
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What is Really Up There? Why you should care about “The Cloud”
Today most of us use technology in our everyday lives without a basic understanding of how it works (myself included!). A good example of this is the increasing use of cloud storage. The premise of the cloud is that data can be accessed from anywhere via the internet, metaphorically stored in a “cloud” that hovers […]
Should I Do My Own Legal Work? These are a Few Reasons Why Not…
Times are changing and the reality is when we want to know how to do something we Google it! So when it comes to seeking legal advice and finding a solution to your legal problems you may ask yourself, why wouldn’t I Google it? You are thinking it would be a lot cheaper than retaining […]
A Christmas Greeting Card from Kennedy Schofield Lawyers
From Kennedy Schofield Lawyers (hereinafter called the “Wishor“) to you (hereinafter called the “Wishee“), please accept without obligation, implied or implicit, our best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, politically correct, low stress, non- addictive, gender neutral, celebration of summer solstice holiday, practiced with the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices […]
Holiday Event Planning for Businesses: Do you need a special permit to serve alcohol?
Is your company thinking about hosting a holiday event to recognize your wonderful clients? Or maybe you are a non-profit organization planning a festive community fundraising event. Are you considering serving alcohol but wondering what rules apply? Who do you even contact to ask? If your organization is located in Nova Scotia, contact the Alcohol, […]
Making a Difference in the Lives of Our Veterans
Remembrance Day in our family is a very poignant day. My father- in- law, Jack, lost both of his brothers, Neil and George, in the Second World War. They were fighter pilots who were shot down, and buried, in Europe. They were both in their early 20s when they died. Jack’s father, Frank, died from […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
In today’s global economy people are offered jobs in other provinces and even foreign countries. What happens when your family has gone through a separation and one parent wants to relocate with the children to another province or country? Can the moving parent take the children? What will be his/her chance of success? These are […]
Sexual Abuse, Legally Speaking
Sexual abuse. It’s not an easy topic to discuss; nor is it an easy crime to disclose. People who have been sexually abused are often afraid and ashamed to admit it. Despite the silence, sexual abuse has occurred and continues to occur in our society. Silence allows it to grow in the shadows of our […]
Grandparents’ Rights Impacted by Changes to Family Law in Nova Scotia
Starting September 1, 2014, the process for grandparents in Nova Scotia seeking access to their grandchildren through the courts has been simplified. Click HERE for an information update about the changes on the Family Law Nova Scotia website. Kristen O’Keefe is an Associate Lawyer with Kennedy Schofield Lawyers. Articles posted on this blog are meant to offer […]
Youth justice camp was a success!
We are very pleased with the outcome of Kennedy Schofield Lawyers’ first ever youth justice camp. We feel it was very fitting that it took place on International Youth Day. The camp’s 19 youth participants were very active audience members asking the speakers lots of interesting and thought-provoking questions. So far the feedback we have […]