Is a Lien Invalid if it Names a Non-Contracting Party as the Lien Claimant? The Answer May Surprise You
By Dan W. Melnick and Rosalie A. Clark It is well known that a lien claimant must strictly comply with the form prescribed by the ... Continued
Webinar Now Available | Construction Law:
Year in Review
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
[Webinar] Construction Law: Year in Review
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
What Prompt Payment Legislation Will Mean for Contracts and Projects in B.C.
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
Case Comment: Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. v. New West Custom Homes (Kelowna) Inc., 2022 BCCA 299 – Interaction between the Builders Lien Act and the Land Titles Act
By Rosalie A. Clark and Dan W. Melnick In recent years, our courts have considered the interaction between lien rights that arise under the Builders ... Continued
Potential Liability of Developers for Dangerous Construction Defects
By Dan W. Melnick and Denny Chung It has often been assumed that a developer that is not involved in the physical construction of a ... Continued
Welcome to New Lawyer Dan W. Melnick
We’d like to warmly welcome our new lawyer, Dan W. Melnick, to the firm. Dan joins our Infrastructure, Construction, & Procurement group where he’ll offer ... Continued