Payment of Holdback to Discharge Liens: An Update
By Dan W. Melnick and Pavneet Grewal A recent decision of the BC Supreme Court is of significance to owners or general contractors seeking to ... Continued
WATCH – Construction Law Update: Key Cases from 2023-2024
On November 23, 2024, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a webinar “Construction Law Update: Key Cases from 2023-2024”. Speakers included Satinder Sidhu, Partner ... Continued
Cautionary Note: When an Owner Should not Advance Payment to the Contractor
By Satinder Sidhu and Pavneet Grewal A recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court, Lonsdale Quay Market Corporation v Klondike Contracting Corporation, 2024 BCSC ... Continued
Time is Money: Late Notice and Claims-Made Coverage
Furtado v. Underwriter, 2024 ONCA 579 summarizes the key differences between claims-made and reported policies and occurrence policies in connection with late notice of a ... Continued
A Review of Negligence Claims for Construction Defects – Has the law changed?
When defects arise in a building or residence, an owner’s ability to claim against those responsible for the defective work depends on a variety of ... Continued
Warning to Avoid “Two-Step Offers” with Successful Job Applicants
By Andrea Raso and Catherine Repel A recent case from the BC Supreme Court serves as a warning to employers regarding the pitfalls of providing ... Continued
DEI Initiatives and Data Collection: Navigating Privacy Risks in the Workplace
This is the final installment of our three-part series on Technology & Privacy Law in the Workplace. In this post, we explore Diversity, Equity, and ... Continued
A Tackle Too Far: The Standard of Care in Recreational Sports
By Simon Wu Is the careless or reckless execution of a permitted sport maneuver negligent? The British Columbia Court of Appeal, in the recent decision ... Continued
[Podcast] Immigration Programs for Canadian Employers
Canadian employers struggling to recruit employees for skilled positions may choose to explore the global talent market to find people with the right experience and ... Continued
How Does the Court Decide if Debt Can Be Spousal Support?
Individuals and families have several options for protecting family wealth in the event of a breakdown in a spousal relationship. One key tool is a ... Continued
Michael Scott, TEP and Maria Starko Published in Law360 Canada
Clark Wilson’s Family Office and Estates & Trusts partner Michael Scott, TEP and articled student Maria Starko’s article, “Inheriting assets: Balancing wealth and family dynamics” ... Continued
The Dirt on Exclusion Clauses
By Roy Nieuwenburg, K.C. and Scott Lamb Exclusion clauses, contractual terms that restrict or limit the rights of a party to a contract, have received consideration ... Continued