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By Dan W. Melnick and Satinder Sidhu A recent decision from the BC Supreme Court emphasizes the necessity for strict compliance with the statutory timelines ... Continued
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
Congratulations to our Business Litigation and Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement associate Dan W. Melnick on his re-election as the Young Lawyers Representative on the Canadian ... Continued
On May 28, 2024, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a webinar “How to Enforce and Defend Builders Lien Claims: What Contractors and Owners ... Continued
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
Builders liens can have a critical impact on the financing of construction projects and affect every party in the chain, so it pays to know ... Continued
By Dan W. Melnick It is well known that a lien claimant must strictly comply with the form prescribed by the Builders Lien Act, SBC ... Continued
On February 28, 2023, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a seminar, “Construction Law: Year in Review”. Speakers included Satinder Sidhu (Moderator), Roy Nieuwenburg, ... Continued
Successful construction projects depend on a solid understanding of the legal framework in which the parties operate. In 2022, Canadian courts considered a number of ... Continued
In response to concerns from contractors over receiving full and prompt payment for their work, Ontario and other jurisdictions across Canada have implemented or are ... Continued
By Dan W. Melnick In recent years, our courts have considered the interaction between lien rights that arise under the Builders Lien Act, RSBC 1997, ... Continued
By Dan W. Melnick It has often been assumed that a developer that is not involved in the physical construction of a building is not ... Continued