The Significance of Testamentary Documents
A recent decision from the BC Supreme Court highlights the special nature of testamentary documents, and the consequences that may result where an executor fails ... Continued
Enhanced Care Details Released
Just over a year after announcing that ICBC will move to a “no-fault” system starting May 1, 2021, the provincial government released regulations related to ... Continued
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way – Fulfilling a Donor’s Wish to Benefit Public Broadcasting
A recent BC Supreme Court decision shows that where there’s a will, the Court may find a way to give effect to a donor’s charitable ... Continued
Marriage Agreements: Fairness and Enforceability
People enter into family law agreements for many reasons, and certainty is one of those reasons. People need to be able to reply upon agreements ... Continued
Webinar | Construction Contracts in Canada – What You Need to Know and What’s New – March 25, 2021
Getting construction contracts right is critical to the success of any construction project. To get it right, you need to know which contract form is ... Continued
Happy International Women’s Day
We are proud to recognize our strong female leaders, each and every day.
A Tale of Two Spouses: Boughton v. Widner Estate
In a recent decision, the British Columbia Supreme Court grappled with an estate dispute where a deceased was survived by two spouses. This unique decision, ... Continued
Increased Hurdles Proposed for Residential Landlords – Renovations and Rent Freezes
On March 1, 2021, the provincial government announced proposed legislation that will increase the hurdles faced by landlords wishing to complete renovations in tenanted residential ... Continued
Summary of the Changes to the Divorce Act
Today, March 1, 2021, marks the coming into force of significant changes to the Divorce Act. These changes were originally to come into effect on ... Continued
CCDC 2 2020 Déjà Vu
The CCDC 2 2020 is CCDC’s latest and greatest iteration of the proposed standard form for a stipulated price contract. A lot has been written ... Continued
Webinar | Blizzard Warning: A Primer on the Basics of Employment and Immigration Laws in Canada
Our Employment & Labour group – Andrea Raso, Anne Amos-Stewart, Catherine Repel and Debbie Preston – and our Immigration Consultants, John Soden and Pu Zhang ... Continued
More WTR 1000 recognition: Athar Malik newly named; Neil Melliship and Jeffrey Vicq return
The World Trademark Review’s prestigious WTR 1000 is the only standalone publication recommending individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field. It identifies ... Continued