BC Minimum Wage Increases Effective May 1, 2012
The final round of minimum wage increases announced by the BC Government in March 2011 takes effect on May 1, 2012 (the first and second ... Continued
Can a Stepchild Inherit from a Stepparent?
Can a Stepchild Inherit from a Stepparent?
New Limitation Act Introduced in BC
Discussion on the new Limitation Act (Bill 34), which was introduced into the Legislative Assembly of BC
Official Marks in Canada – Foreign public authorities need not apply
In a recent decision, the Federal Court of Canada (Trial Division) has ruled in favour of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (“Maple Leaf”) in an appeal of ... Continued
New Limitation Act for British Columbia
British Columbia has introduced Bill 34 to replace the existing Limitation Act and streamline it with limitation periods in other provinces. It is not clear ... Continued
Some Vancouver real estate still affordable
Discussion on the prices of plots in the main Cemetary located in Vancouver
2012 Vancouver Real Estate Forum
This article summarizes the 2012 Vancouver Real Estate Forum.
Social Media: A Lesson for Trademark Owners
A recent Quebec case and the resulting social media criticism provides a cautionary tale for trademark owners who aggressively assert their rights. Success in the court ... Continued
Does the holder of a power of attorney have a duty to account to a Wills Variation Act claimant?
Can a Wills Variation act claimant demand an accounting from a person holding power of attorney.
A refresher on resulting and constructive trusts
Discussion on resulting and constructive trusts and a recent decision: Borkenhagen v. Kessler.
Risk Management for Builders Liens
The Builders Lien Act allows companies and individuals who contribute work or services on a project to file a claim of lien directly on title, ... Continued
Pre-Trial ‘Time on Risk’ Allocation of CGL Defence Costs Denied
It is the occurrence of damage, and not the initial precipitating event of negligence, which triggers coverage under occurrence-based CGL policies. In cases of progressive ... Continued