BC Privacy Commissioner Curbs Use of Criminal Record Checks
Criminal record checks and police information checks are often used by employers as a screening tool for new employees, and are even used when employees ... Continued
Executor sentenced to 3 years in jail for misappropriating estate
Executor sentenced to 3 years in jail for misappropriating estate
WESA – Wills , Estates and Succession Act, B.C.
Discussion on when the new WESA will become operative
When can you launch a Wills Variation Act (“WVA”) proceeding?
Discussion on when one can bring a wills variation claim.
What is a Fiduciary and When do You Become One?
You may have heard the term “fiduciary” many times, but what does it mean exactly? The term “fiduciary” originates from the Latin word fiduciarius, meaning ... Continued
RealREIT 2012
This article discusses the RealREIT 2012 conference held in Toronto.
Wills variations – British Columbia leads the way
Progression of wills variation claims in BC and some benefits of the system.
Searching For a Light
Discussion of Alzheimer’s and a potential treatment developed by Dr. Tobnick.
SCC decides not to hear appeal in Mawdsley v. Meshen
SCC decides not to hear appeal in Mawdsley v. Meshen
Determining Spousal Status Can Be Difficult
Discussion on the definition and determination of a “Spouse”
New Canadian Policies Interpret Registration Requirements for Foreign Investment Fund Managers
New Canadian policies interpret registration requirements for foreign investment fund managers.
New Guidance on Use of Mining Preliminary Economic Assessments
The CSA published new guidance on the use of mining preliminary economic assessments.