A Recent Decision on the Duty to Defend and Additional Insureds
In Oshawa v. MEARIE, 2021 ONSC 6334, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice addressed the following questions that are of interest to liability insurers: How ... Continued
Court Won’t Intervene in Determining Whether Travel During COVID-19 is in the Best Interests of the Child
In the recent BC Provincial Court decision of C.M.J.G v. M.M.C., 2022 BCPC 3 (January 7, 2022), the Honorable Judge Brecknell in Prince George has ... Continued
BC Government Provides Guidance on LOTA Interpretation
The BC Government (“Government”) recently provided updated guidance for interpreting the Land Owner Transparency Act, SBC 2019, c. 23 (“Act”), which came into force on ... Continued
BCLMA Webinar | Considering Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion When Space Planning
As more employees begin returning to the office, research points to heightened employee anxiety stemming from social unrest, COVID-19, and other economic pressures — factors ... Continued
Employers Required to Re-Activate Covid-19 Safety Plans
In response to the current record-breaking Covid-19 caseload, on January 7, 2022, the province introduced an order requiring employers to re-activate their Covid-19 Safety Plans. ... Continued
BC Supreme Court Weighs In on City of Vancouver’s Approach to Assessing Empty-Home Tax on Redevelopment Properties
A recent BC Supreme Court decision may be of significant interest to residential property owners in the City of Vancouver who have been denied vacancy ... Continued
Until Death Do We Part: Who Counts as Your “Spouse” When You Die?
By Lauren Liang Under British Columbia succession law, the spouse of a deceased would inherit a substantial portion, if not all of the estate, if ... Continued
Update: Alberta Court Weighs In On Co-Parenting Decisions Regarding COVID Vaccinations
On November 19th, 2021 Health Canada authorized the use of the Pfizer vaccine in children aged 5 to 11. Clark Wilson shared a blog post ... Continued
Exclusion Clauses and Subrogation Waivers: The Operation of One Does Not Necessarily Impact the Other
Scaffidi-Argentina v. Tega Homes Developments, 2021 ONCA 738 illustrates the importance of considering the terms of an insurance policy as a whole. The effect of ... Continued
Mr. Geoffrey White Appointed as Queen’s Counsel
A warm congratulations to Geoffrey White who was honoured with the Queen’s counsel (Q.C.) designation last week. The Queen’s counsel designation is presented to lawyers ... Continued
Catherine Repel Elected To Vancouver Bar Association’s Executive Committee
Congratulations to Catherine Repel on her election to the Vancouver Bar Association’s Executive Committee. The Vancouver Bar Association is a non-profit organization serving over 1,500 ... Continued
Chantal Cattermole Helps Organize Upcoming Speaker Series Session Addressing Indigenous-Specific Racism in BC Health Care System
We are pleased to share that Clark Wilson partner Chantal Cattermole and the St. Paul’s Foundation Committee have organized this free and timely webinar, “Indigenous-specific ... Continued