COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions for Technology and Emerging Companies
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Construction Contracts: Civic and Legal Obligations Arising from COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on our daily lives. Construction firms are also grappling with how to proceed in light of the requirements for ... Continued
Satinder Sidhu Published in The Vancouver Sun
COVID-19 is having a significant impact on many industries, and construction sites are no exception. After Ontario announced industrial, commercial and some new residential construction ... Continued
COVID-19: Health and Safety Protocols for Construction Sites
All industries are facing an ongoing and fluid landscape amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Workplaces are temporarily shutting down, or have moved towards unprecedented work-at-home procedures. ... Continued
No “Gatherings” in Excess of 50 People: Order Does Not Apply to Construction Sites
The Provincial Health Officer’s order limiting no more than 50 people in one gathering place (the “Order”) does not extend to construction sites. Today the ... Continued
Mistakes on the Lien Claim Form Can Be Fatal
Builders lien claims are on the rise. The builders lien is a powerful tool to secure payment but it must be filed correctly. Section 22 ... Continued
Do Liability Waivers Even Work?
*The article was updated on April 15th, 2020 to reflect the Court of Appeal decision in the case of Apps v Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd. ... Continued
Shareholders’ Agreements for Early-Stage Companies – Do I Need One for My Company?
With Vancouver Startup Week 2019 taking place this week, our Technology Transactions Practice Group is sharing a series of articles with tips and strategies for ... Continued
Best Lawyers in Canada 2020
Congratulations to 21 of Clark Wilson’s lawyers for being peer-selected for the 14th edition of Best Lawyers in Canada 2020. These lawyers have been recognized ... Continued
Legalizing Cannabis and Risk: Stirring the Insurance Pot
The Cannabis Act allows adults in Canada to grow up to four marijuana plants per household. Has a new legal risk entered the property insurance ... Continued
Canary in the Mine – Legal Considerations for Green Buildings
There is a global demand and corresponding shift towards sustainable construction practices and more efficient, higher performance buildings. This is not surprising since building projects ... Continued
Legalization of Cannabis: Upping the Risk Factor
Cannabis is legal in Canada today. Insurers must be mindful of how the new legislation will impact certain policies. In this article I will review ... Continued