Clark Wilson acts for PIRET in closing $143.8 million bought deal
Clark Wilson acted for Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (PIRET) (TSX: AAR.UN) in closing its public offering of 26,875,500 trust units, on a bought deal ... Continued
Proposed Changes to the Canada Business Corporations Act – How Could this Affect You?
Last month, the Government of Canada tabled Bill C-25 to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”). The objective of these amendments is to ... Continued
BC Franchises Act and Regulations
On October 3, 2016, the Franchises Act and related regulations were approved by the BC provincial cabinet. The act and regulations are effective February 1, ... Continued
Areet Kaila appointed as Treasurer of the CBA BC Taxation Law Subsection
We are pleased to announce that Areet Kaila has been appointed Treasurer of the Taxation Law Subsection by the Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch. ... Continued
BC Franchises Act and Regulations
On October 3, 2016, the Franchises Act and related regulations were approved by the BC provincial cabinet. Although the act and its regulations are now ... Continued
Insurers Take Note: Special Costs Awarded for Coverage Denial Despite No Reprehensible Conduct
For the first time in BC, a Court has decided that an insured is entitled to special costs, rather than the lower tariff costs, solely ... Continued
Call Ceremony
Our newest Associate, Tanner Doerges attended his Call Ceremony at the Vancouver Law Courts on September 23, 2016. Tanner Doerges (left) in the picture accepting ... Continued
BC Executor’s Guide to Probate and Estate Administration
The Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP), Greater Vancouver Area Chapter has launched their BC Executor’s Guide to Probate and Estate Administration. This guide is ... Continued
Insurers with a “Direct Interest” may Join the Party
The BC Supreme Court’s recent decision in MacPherson v White, 2016 BCSC 1151 establishes that an insurer can successfully apply to be added as a ... Continued
Trader Joe’s trying to make Pirate Joe’s “walk the plank” in U.S. trademark case
In the ongoing dispute between Michael Hallatt, a Vancouver businessman, and U.S. based retailer Trader Joe’s, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth ... Continued
Raman Johal is new CBA BC, Wills & Trusts Subsection Chair
We are pleased to announce that Raman Johal has been appointed as Chair of the Wills & Trust – Vancouver Subsection by the Canadian Bar ... Continued
Be a Winner: Complying with Canadian Contest Laws
Promotional contests can be a great way to obtain brand exposure and generate consumer loyalty for the products and services of a business. With the ... Continued