Litigating in an Economic Downturn: the “Fast-Track” Process
Many employers will, at least once, face a wrongful dismissal complaint. The economic downturn has resulted in an increase in the number of terminations or ... Continued
BC Supreme Court Punishes Employer for Lying About the Reasons for Dismissing an Employee
In 1997, the Supreme Court of Canada told employers they must be honest, forthright and candid with employees during the dismissal process. The law has ... Continued
Coping With Swine Flu and Other Pandemics
The swine flu, or H1N1, outbreak is subsiding somewhat, however, this potential pandemic created a number of challenges for employers, and raised the issue of ... Continued
Breweries Battle Over Ontario
Federal Court action commenced over RED BARON and BRAVA trade-marks
The Proposed Architectural Professions Act
The BC government, along with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (“AIBC”) and other organizations, have developed the proposed Architectural Professions Act to replace the ... Continued
Builders Liens and Security for Costs
A recent decision of the BC Supreme Court has provided some good news for owners who wish to post security to have a claim of ... Continued
Powers of an Executor to Shorten Limitation Periods
During the administration of a solvent estate, the executor or administrator must pay out all valid debts made against the estate. The executor or administrator, ... Continued
Computing Clouds on the Horizon for Higher Learning Institutions?
Like any other organization, higher learning institutions (“HLIs”) seek to manage and reduce the risks and losses that arise from the delivery of their services. ... Continued
Builders Lien Act Update
There were a number of court decisions addressing claims of builders lien which were released in 2008. If the current economic climate continues, we can ... Continued
Slowing Economy and Tighter Lending Standards Presents Opportunities and Challenges
Newspaper headlines have recently declared that Canada has managed to avoid a technical recession, but there is no doubt that 2008 has seen a slowing ... Continued
Blackouts Spark Debate of All Risks Policies
A massive blackout hit Eastern Canada and parts of the United States in August 2003. For food processors the interruption in the supply of electricity ... Continued
Mixed-Use Developments: Air Space vs. Strata
A growing number of developments are combining both commercial and residential space within the same building—there may be grocery stores, restaurants and offices on the lowers of a building, and several floors of residential apartments directly above them.