Emma Johnston

Nov 28, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Emma Johnston

The government is to introduce new legislation to combat non-compliance in the umbrella company market. As Rachel Reeves announced in her Budget last month, from April 2026 end users and agencies will take on responsibility for PAYE and NICs compliance. It’s a huge change with potentially significant cost implications so businesses will need to use the time wisely to fully prepare for this. We’ll speak to an employment lawyer advising clients on their mitigation strategy. A reminder.

Aug 1, 2024 | mondaq.com | Emma Johnston |Mark Puszczak

MT Miller Thomson LLP More Miller Thomson LLP (“Miller Thomson”) is a national business law firm with approximately 525 lawyers working from 10 offices across Canada. The firm offers a complete range of business law and advocacy services. Miller Thomson works regularly with in-house legal departments and external counsel worldwide to facilitate cross-border and multinational transactions and business needs.

Aug 1, 2024 | mondaq.com | Emma Johnston |Mark Puszczak |Brandon Thomas

In addition to extending lien periods, the Alberta Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act,1 which came into force on August 29, 2022, also introduced the concepts of "prompt payment" and construction adjudication to the province.

Jul 9, 2024 | millerthomson.com | Emma Johnston

Emma Johnson presents on “Liens: What are we seeing at Land Titles” at The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Advocacy Seminar on October 30, 2024. Register here. Event dates October 30, 2024 Event location In Person with Live Stream Calgary, AB More information The Advocates' Society

Apr 17, 2024 | mondaq.com | Emma Johnston |Caitlin Smith

Social media offers a platform for the sharing of information; however, the use of social media presents unique and significant legal challenges and potential liability, including the issues of jurisdiction and defamation. In Durand v Higgins, 2024 ABKB 108 (“Durand”), the Alberta Court of King's Bench found an individual liable for defamation for reposting second and third-hand allegations on social media and awarded extensive damages, in the total amount of $1,500,000.00.