COVID-19: Impacts on Construction Projects in BC
The construction industry in BC is doing its part to combat COVID-19 by adapting its practices to minimize the risk of transmission, while providing much ... Continued
Canadian Trademark Law Updates
This article reviews material developments in Canadian legislation, case law and practice in the area of trademarks in 2019. All references in this article to ... Continued
Webinar: Impacts on Construction Projects in BC – June 25, 2020
The construction industry in BC is doing its part to combat COVID-19 by adapting its practices to minimize the risk of transmission, while providing much needed ... Continued
Positive News for Research Universities from the Feds. Hopefully More to Come.
On May 15, 2020, the Prime Minister announced $450 million in funding to help Canada’s academic research community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The details are ... Continued
2020 Annual Review of Law & Practice Published
CLE BC’s perennially awaited Annual Review of Law & Practice has recently been released. Now in its 29th edition, the book highlights key developments of ... Continued
These are the Canadian Trademark Decisions from 2018 That You Need to Know
2018 saw a number of interesting decisions of the Federal Court, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and British Columbia Supreme Court, including cases dealing with ... 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
Prompt Payment Legislation in British Columbia: Long Overdue?
Trade contractors often face significant delays in payment on construction projects, as funds slowly wind their way down the “construction pyramid” from developers to general ... Continued
2019 Annual Review of Law & Practice Published
The 28th edition of CLE BC’s anticipated Annual Review of Law & Practice has recently been released. The book highlights key developments of the past ... Continued
Cheese or Chalk – Pay When Paid Clauses
Trades in construction projects expect to be paid when the work they have done is on-time and without defect. However, construction trades are more and ... 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
Legislative Update – Trick or Treat?
Changes to legislation pave the way to changes in Board composition The government brought into force a law, on Halloween, that makes important changes ... Continued