The Average Person’s Perspective Matters when Interpreting an Insurance Policy
By Kim Do The BC Court of Appeal delivered yet another reminder to insurers that, when interpreting policy wording, the policy must be read as ... Continued
Our expertise helps our clients understand how the law affects their business
By Kim Do The BC Court of Appeal delivered yet another reminder to insurers that, when interpreting policy wording, the policy must be read as ... Continued
By Anna Sekunova A real estate transaction can collapse for many reasons – for example, a default by a buyer or a seller, or an ... Continued
By Chantal M. Cattermole and Sarah Tradewell On March 27, 2023, new amendments to the British Columbia Family Law Act were proposed to provide clarity ... Continued
If you have a Registered Education Savings Plan (an “RESP”), it is important to take this asset into consideration when undertaking your estate planning. In ... Continued
By Veronica Franco, Lucya Kowalewski, Kezia Messakh and Jaicee Payette In our article, Building and Strata Statutes Amendment Act, we explained the amendments made to ... Continued
By Scott Lamb and Rosalie Clark Proponents of arbitration for construction disputes often cite the process as being superior to litigation in the courts because ... Continued
By Jeff Holowaychuk and Abigail Choi The proposed Consumer Privacy Protection Act (“CPPA”), which forms part of Bill C-27, represents a significant overhaul of Canadian ... Continued
By Michael Larsen In British Columbia, pre-judgment garnishment is a legal process used in civil litigation to “freeze” a defendant’s funds before the outcome of ... Continued
By Denny Chung In Sir Corp. v. Aviva, 2022 ONSC 6929, the Ontario Superior Court found that COVID-19 did not constitute “direct physical loss or ... Continued
By Chantal M. Cattermole All across Canada, the courts and family lawyers have long grappled with how to address the division of pets between separating ... Continued
By Sarah Jones and Manveer Sall On March 27, 2023, the Ministry of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion announced a number of amendments (the “Amendments”) to the Prohibition ... Continued
By Chantal M. Cattermole and Rylee Hunter Effective March 28, 2023 upon the tabling of the 2023 Federal Budget, divorced or separated parents can open ... Continued