Societies Act
Societies need flexibility when managing incorporation, membership and governance matters. In response to this need, the legislation governing societies has changed. As part of this ... Continued
National Energy Board backs Kinder Morgan pipeline—on 157 conditions
The NEB has recommended that the federal government approve Kinder Morgan’s $6.8B project to carry oil from Edmonton to Burnaby at a rate of 890,000 ... Continued
How to buy or sell a business
Don Sihota’s latest seminar–How to Buy or Sell a Business–will take place at our offices next Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 8:30 am to 1:00 ... Continued
Update – Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
In our September 29, 2014 Construction Law Bulletin, we alerted readers to the projected implications of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement. [“MASH Sector Needs ... Continued
Supershuttle Loses Rebuttal – Canadian Registration Scuttled
In a recent Federal Court of Canada (the “FC”) decision, 2015 FC 1259, the FC dismissed an appeal by Supershuttle International, Inc. (“Supershuttle”) to overturn ... Continued
Pat Williams recognized for work on the Strata Property Law Reform Project Committee
Pat Williams was acknowledged in the Advocate for his work with the BC Law Institute’s project committee on strata property law reform. The committee examines ... Continued
Do The New Registration Thresholds in the U.S. Really Help? New Rule 12g-1
The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (known as the JOBS Act), which became law in 2012, was intended to encourage investment in small businesses by ... Continued
Estop and Think Before Relying on Future Estate Interests
Recent BCCA case might signal return to more stringent application of the doctrine of proprietary estoppel.
Fort McMurray wildfire could cause insurance rates to increase
Insurance companies keep reserves for unanticipated events, such as fires, floods and storms, says Raman Johal in an interview with CBC News. However, the reserves ... Continued
Proposed New French Language Requirements in Québec
As discussed in our previous blog entry, after losing the battle in court over the requirement that businesses must add French language to English trademarks ... Continued
CHOA’s 40th Anniversary AGM and Strata Symposium
We are proud to have been part of the Condominium Homeowners Association of BC’s 40th Anniversary AGM and Strata Symposium. Pat Williams, Veronica Franco, Allyson ... Continued
David Austin in the Financial Post
David Austin was interviewed for a Financial Post article on the Royal Dutch Shell Plc casting fresh doubt on BC LNG project due to funding. ... Continued