University Spaces and the Freedom of Expression
The Alberta Court of Appeal recently released its first decision of 2020, UAlberta Pro-Life v Governors of the University of Alberta (“UAlberta”). The decision in ... Continued
Just the Facts, Ma’am! OIPC Orders Disclosure of Factual and Narrative Information in an Investigation
INTRODUCTION Order F19-41 (2019 BCIPC 46) from the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner (“OIPC”) reviews a professor’s requests for records from a university’s ... Continued
Trustworthy: A Primer on Post-Secondary Business Structures. Part 2 – Choosing Your Vehicle
This series explores the approach taken by several public post-secondary institutions in Canada to deploy innovative, independent, and accountable business structures to make the most ... Continued
Limiting the Generality of the Foregoing
Since the Family Law Act, S.B.C. 2011, c. 25 (“FLA”) came into force in 2013, the courts have grappled with the meaning of “significantly unfair” ... Continued
The Pot is not Stirred, the Court of Appeal Confirms – Marijuana Grow Op Is Material Change in Risk
A 2019 B.C. Supreme Court decision dismissing an insurer’s claim for damages against a homeowner insurance company was recently upheld on appeal in Schellenberg v. ... Continued
No Way?! No Fault!!
This morning it was announced that ICBC will move to a “no-fault” system starting May 1, 2021. No-fault insurance guarantees medical and rehabilitation benefits while ... Continued
Amendments to BC Securities Act to Clamp Down on Promotional Activities for Securities Issuers
Recently BC’s Securities Amendment Act, 2019 received Royal Assent. The Act amendments are significant and extensive and provide the BC Securities Commission with significant new ... Continued
Don’t Get Burned: Why Providing Financial Disclosure in a Family Law Case is Essential
As family law lawyers, we see a lot of mistrust between spouses. Frequently spouses will accuse the other of hiding money or assets to keep ... Continued
Update on the Federal Government’s Proposed Changes to the Taxation of Employee Stock Options
Last June, we provided the bulletin below outlining the Federal government’s proposed changes to the tax treatment of employee stock options, and indicated the Federal ... Continued
Deposit, Break Fee or Neither?
The sale of a business to a third party is a great business succession strategy. While a sale is a complex and time consuming process, ... Continued
New RRSP Rules Make Separation Less Taxing
On January 1, 2020, the federal government changed the tax law relating to the way property is divided in family law matters which will make ... Continued
There’s Something About the 17th: The Tinkering Continues with More Canadian Trademark Practice Changes
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) recently amended three Practice Notices and a Guidance Document related to applications and registrations for trademarks in Canada. These ... Continued