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Denomme v. McArthur: When Factors to Extend Time to File Notice of Appeal Point in Different Directions

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

In Ontario, it is well established that the following five factors are to be considered when deciding whether to extend the time period in which to file a notice of appeal: 1) whether the appellant formed an intention to appeal within the relevant...

New York Federal Court Does and Doesn’t Address Contours of Employer Liability under the Federal and New York State WARN Acts

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

Under the federal WARN Act, and its more expansive counterpart, the New York State WARN Act, a sufficiently-sized employer must (absent limited exceptions) provide workers with a head’s up that the employer might shut down its operations or layoff a...

What to Do If You Are Stopped For A DUI

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

Maybe you had a drink. Or maybe you had no alcohol at all. Regardless, if police stop you, you may feel apprehensive and nervous — a natural reaction, since police are intimidating. However, you may not realize that the actions you take immediately...

Retirement Plan Sponsors: December Reminders Part I

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

It’s time to take a short break from all the healthcare changes and focus on your December 1st and 15th deadlines for the following participant notices for calendar year retirement plans......

New Jersey Bill Aims To Count Time Missed Due To A State Of Emergency In Determining Eligibility For Certain Leave Benefits

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

On September 30, 2013, a bill (S2996) was introduced seeking to expand eligibility for state leave and disability benefits for employees who have been laid off or furloughed due to a declared state of emergency. First, the bill would allow up to 90...

Can I Sue If My Child Was Injured While Trespassing In A Private Yard In New Jersey?

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

An adult who sustains injuries while trespassing has limited legal recourse because New Jersey premises liability law applies specifically to invitees or others who are on the premises for legal purposes. The law is less stringent when children...

Significant Changes to the Alberta Energy Regulator Rules of Practice

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

On November 30, 2013 the Alberta Energy Regulator Rules of Practice Amendment Regulation (Amended Rules) will be proclaimed into force which will bring significant changes to the regulatory process before the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). The...

Dasham Carriers Inc. v. Gerlach: Allowing an Appeal for Reasons Not Argued by Appellant

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

What happens when appellate judges know an appeal should be allowed but counsel have not argued the proper basis to do so? The Ontario Court of Appeal faced this issue in Dasham Carriers Inc. v. Gerlach. The case concerned the wrongful termination of...

District Court Upholds Biological Opinion For Wind Energy Project In Imperial County, California

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

On November 20, 2013, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California rejected a challenge by various plaintiffs and upheld the biological opinion and incidental take statement issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service...

Marriage and Taxes in 2013

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/11/13

Two significant events in 2013 underscored the nexus of marriage and taxes that make it possible for many couples to radically simplify their estate planning....
By: McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

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