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Please join us in welcoming Youmn Young, Associate Lawyer to Arcus Legal.
With a sharp mind for civil litigation, corporate and administrative law, Youmn brings experience from across NS, NL & ON. Her legal experience includes work with legal aid, tenancy tribunals, and Crown prosecution offices. She holds a law degree from UNB and a science degree from Acadia, where she stood out as a leader, advocate, and award-winning student.
Outside of law, she’s a force; training for triathlons, pushing limits in CrossFit & jiu jitsu, and embracing balance through yoga, nature, and family time.
We’re thrilled to have her on the Arcus team!
Arcus Legal will be closed on Monday, August 4th for Natal Day.
Our office will reopen on Tuesday, August 5th to regular business hours. Have a great long weekend!
Arcus Legal will be closed on Monday, May 19th in honour of Victoria Day.
Our office will return to on Tuesday, May 20th.
We are proud to congratulate Erin O’Brien Edmonds, KC, TEP, as the recipient of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society’s 2024 Distinguished Service Award. This award recognizes outstanding lawyers who have made significant contributions to their community and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.
More specifically, the award is given to a lawyer who has demonstrated integrity, professional achievement, service to the profession, community service, and contribution to law reform.
Throughout four decades of service, Erin’s volunteer contributions have included lecturing on real estate law, estate planning, and probate. Erin has taken the lead in developing lawyers’ training materials for new laws, including the Land Registration Act and the Probate Act.… [Read more]
Today on Administrative Professionals Day, we recognize and celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our teams organized, efficient, and thriving.
Your contributions don’t go unnoticed, and we’re incredibly grateful for all that you do to make us go #FurtherTogether !
Happy Easter from the Arcus Team, we wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday weekend!
Arcus Legal will be closed on Friday, April 18th in observance of Good Friday, as well as Monday, April 21st for Easter Monday.
We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday, April 22nd.
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Nova Scotia’s Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax Increasing to 10% in 2025.
Effective April 1, 2025, Nova Scotia is doubling its Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax (“NRDTT”) from 5% to 10%.
This applies to:
Who Is Affected?:
Certain buyers may qualify for exemptions, including:
What does this mean for you?… [Read more]
Arcus Legal will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Nova Scotia Heritage Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 18.
This year for Nova Scotia Heritage Day, we honour Nora M. Bernard, a Mi’kmaq activist from the Millbrook First Nation and a tireless advocate for First Nations communities across the country.
Ms. Bernard was a strong advocate for Residential School Survivors and played an integral role in ensuring justice and recognition for those affected by the Canadian Indian Residential School system. In 1995, she founded an organization to represent survivors, which eventually led to the creation of the largest class-action lawsuit in Canadian history.… [Read more]
Arcus Legal is excited to introduce its newest member of the team – Titus Rexx, our Co-Chief Canine Officer in Training. Titus will be busy mastering belly rubs and soaking up the cuddles, please join us in welcoming him to the Arcus family!