BILL 45: No Longer Mere Speculation
Introduction On October 16, 2018, the British Columbia government announced that it had introduced enabling legislation as part of its promise to target speculation in ... Continued
The Ticking of the Limitation Clock on Demand Loans
The new Limitation Act came into effect in British Columbia on June 1, 2013, and with it came some significant changes to the laws governing ... Continued
A Court Divided: The Duty to Consult Indigenous Peoples Does Not Apply to Law-Making Process
Introduction On October 11, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada (Governor General in Council). ... Continued
What employers need to know about the legalization of cannabis
With the legalization of cannabis, employers face the challenges of creating boundaries for its use, both on the job and off the clock. Employers should ... Continued
Legalization of Cannabis: Upping the Risk Factor
Cannabis is legal in Canada today. Insurers must be mindful of how the new legislation will impact certain policies. In this article I will review ... Continued
Money Service Businesses: Cryptocurrency Dealers Beware
The proliferation of various cryptocurrencies (such as Bitcoin and Ethereum) has led to an influx of business ventures engaged in their purchase and sale. While ... Continued
For the love of Canada and not your spouse – weddings for immigration and not for love
In a recent decision by Justice Shergill, Charan v. Charan, 2018 BCSC 1537, the Court had the opportunity to consider the operation of family legislation ... Continued
Crooks beware: illegal income and support
For some people crime does pay, and the BC Supreme Court takes that fact into account when considering awards for spousal and child support. In ... Continued
New Mandatory Data Breach Reporting Rules – Tips to protect your organization
What was the first thing that went through your mind the last time you lost your cell phone? How about that time when your laptop ... Continued
Trusts and Estates Freezes Under Part 5 of the FLA – Walking on Thin Ice
Since the coming into force of the Family Law Act, S.B.C. 2011, c. 25 [FLA], much has been written about the implications of the family ... Continued
A (re)introduction to FIPPA and how your familiarity with private sector privacy laws will only take you so far (alas, not far enough).
This series is designed to get you (re)acquainted with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, or FIPPA for short, in all of ... Continued
Prohibited Marks and Universities: Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your Rights under the Trademarks Act?
Universities, like any modern organization, use their trademarks to express their distinct identity, market themselves, and generate revenue from branded goods and services. Universities, of ... Continued