By Anna Sekunova
The claim of lien created by the Builders Lien Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 45 (the "Act") provides a powerful mechanism for a 
British Columbia's new Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) and accompanying new probate rules come into force on March 31, 2014. WESA replaces
By Areet Kaila
Before contracts are documented in a written agreement that is signed by all parties, the terms of the agreement are often
By Jordan Watson
The Supreme Court of Canada released reasons for judgment in three cases on October 31, 2013: Pro-Sys Consultants Ltd. v.
By Andrew Dixon, Articled Student
Voltage Pictures LLC v. Does, 2014 FC 161, marks a new chapter in the tenuous relationship between copyright,
By Aaron Singer
Investment Canada Act
The Investment Canada Act (ICA) threshold for 2014 for direct acquisitions of Canadian businesses
By Bernard Pinsky
On May 22, 2014, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for comment proposed amendments to National Instruments
By Jeffrey D. Morton
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office ("CIPO") has started 2014 off on an international foot by announcing its
By Raman Johal
Pursuant to our Insurable Interest bulletin of May 2, 2013 advising that the discount rate was being reviewed, the Chief Justice
By Heather Hettiarachchi
In the much anticipated decision of McCormick v. Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP issued today, the Supreme Court of Canada
By Roy Nieuwenburg1 & Michal Jaworski2, with assistance from Cheryl Kornder3
BC Supreme Court declines to apply final payment certificate
June 10, 2014
By Ethan Minsky
Clark Wilson LLP is pleased to announce that the OTC Markets Group Inc. (the "OTC Group") has appointed it as
By Nafeesa Valli-Hasham
On July 9, 2014, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick signed an agreement to participate with British Columbia, Ontario
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), one of the toughest anti-spam laws in the world, is now in effect. Is your business compliant? Click here to learn more.
By 2019, Canada is projected to be among the world’s top 10 largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers. In Embassy, Clark Wilson energy lawyer Warren Brazier explained that there are major opportunities for investors looking to develop infrastructure and secure gas supplies. Read the full article here.
Clark Wilson LLP was Canadian counsel behind the sale of Demand Media's CoveritLive to Scribble Technologies. Adam Dlin led Clark Wilson's team, which included Andrea Raso and Richard Weiland. Demand Media is a leading digital media and domain name services company that helps advertisers find innovative ways to engage users. Demand Media's brands include eHow, Cracked, LIVESTRONG.com and Society6. The Globe and Mail recently reported on this transaction.
If you are negotiating a contract, you should read Areet Kaila's article entitled, "The Accidental Contract?". This article has recently been republished by The Legal Edge, in their July-September 2014 edition, whose audience is procurement professionals and purchasing decision-makers in the public and private sectors, administrators, lawyers and legislators. In the article, from our February 2014 edition of Business Matters, Areet discusses how clear communication during negotiations can help avoid an accidental contract.
July 21.14
Court of Appeal in the position of a Trial Court in Wills Variation AppealsIn Eckford v. Vanderwood, 2014 BCCA 261, the British Columbia Court…
June 2.14
Bill 17: New Amendments to REDMAThe real estate market in British Columbia has long been a driver of our province's…
June 11.14
Official Marks Up For ReviewA Private Members Bill was introduced in Canada’s federal parliament yesterday, which, if passed, will result in…
June 10.14
Clark Wilson LLP Appointed to Act as a PAL and a DAD on the OTC Market Group’s OTCQX and OTXQBOTC Markets Group Inc. (the “Group”) recently…
