Lien claimants beware: inflated claims of liens can cost you
By Dan W. Melnick Pursuant to the Builders Lien Act, SBC 1997, c. 45 (the “Act”), a contractor, subcontractor, or worker is entitled to a ... Continued
The Wrong Kind of Two for One? The South Capital Bridgebuilders Decision Questions the Legitimacy of the Leg 3 Exclusion and what Constitutes “damage” in Property Coverage
By Samantha Ip In the recent decision of South Capitol Bridgebuilders v Lexington Insurance Company, No. 21-cv-1436, 2023 US Dist. LEXIS 176573 (D.D.C. Sep 29, ... Continued
Province Releases Further Guidance Around Housing Bills
By Sarah Jones and Harman Kang In our previous articles “Proposed Changes to Eliminate Zoning Barriers and Increase Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Housing” and “Proposed Legislation to Provide Builders with ... Continued
[Upcoming Seminar] – What You Should Know About Real Estate Insolvencies and Enforcement – April 16th and 17th, 2024
As interest rates remain high, real estate has become the leading sector for Canadian insolvency filings. In this complimentary seminar, you’ll learn about the key ... Continued
Athar Malik and Scott Lamb Published in the 2024 Annual Review of Law & Practice
The 33rd edition of CLE BC’s Annual Review of Law & Practice is out! The book highlights key developments in all major areas of the ... Continued
Excluded Assets in Divorce: What’s Your Entitlement in BC?
If you are contemplating separating from your partner or are in the midst of a divorce, you may be wondering what entitlement you or your ... Continued
Happy International Women’s Day 2024
Each year on March 8th, the world comes together to celebrate the cultural, economic, political, and social achievements of women around the globe. It is ... Continued
Generative AI in the Workplace: The Potential, the Pitfalls and the Precautions
In the second of our three-part Technology & Privacy Law in the Workplace series we will be highlighting the benefits, risks and recommendations when it ... Continued
BC Government to Pay for One Round of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Starting in 2025
Exciting news for hopeful parents-to-be in British Columbia! The recent announcement in the B.C. Budget 2024-2025 reveals that the province will now cover the costs ... Continued
Family Lawyers Beware: Here’s How Independent Legal Advice Could Protect Your Client’s Marriage Agreement
By Emily Davies The recent decision of Bradley v. Callahan, 2024 BCSC 163 (“Bradley”) before the Supreme Court of British Columbia outlines the importance of ... Continued
Yes, You Need a Marriage Agreement- Here’s Another $100M Reason Why
By Emily Davies In a recent case, Bradley v. Callahan, 2024 BCSC 163, the BC Supreme Court considered whether or not a marriage agreement was ... Continued
Owners Beware? An Update from the BC Court of Appeal
By Rosalie A. Clark and Kim Do We previously summarized the decision of Centurion Apartment Properties Limited Partnership v. Loco Investments Inc, 2022 BCSC 2273, ... Continued