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
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, 2023) (“South Capital”), ... Continued
Province Releases Further Guidance Around Housing Bills
By Sarah Jones In our previous articles “Proposed Changes to Eliminate Zoning Barriers and Increase Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Housing” and “Proposed Legislation to Provide Builders with Transparency ... 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
Private Liability in Tort for Breach of Aboriginal Rights is Here to Stay
By Saul Joseph, Melanee Bryniawsky and Maria Starko Recently, the BC Court of Appeal (“BCCA”) released its decision in Thomas v Rio Tinto Alcan Inc, 2024 BCCA ... Continued
Federal Court Issues Practice Notice and Interim Guidelines Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Court Proceedings
By David Bowden Lawyers will increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (or “AI”) within their practice in the future. For now, however, lawyers practicing before the Federal ... 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
[Upcoming Webinar] How to Enforce and Defend Builders Liens Claims: What Contractors and Owners Need to Know
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
Clark Wilson Lawyers Named in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
We’re proud to announce that 14 of Clark Wilson’s lawyers are named in the 2024 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®, an annual recognition ... Continued