Probating a USA Will and BC Assets
Obtaining a grant of probate from the BC court provides assurance for anyone dealing with an estate that the deceased’s will is legally valid and ... Continued
The Difference between Derivative Actions and the Oppression Remedy
The British Columbia Business Corporation Act (the “Act”) provides different mechanisms for addressing corporate misconduct. Derivative actions and oppressions proceedings are remedies available under the ... Continued
BC Budget Allows Environmental Study & Consulting Costs to be Eligible for Flow Through
If you conduct grassroots mineral exploration in B.C., you may qualify for the mining exploration tax credit (METC). To be eligible, you must incur qualified ... Continued
The law on out of province Litigation Guardians in BC
Under the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules (“SCCR”) a proceeding brought by or against a person under legal disability must be started or defended by ... Continued
Which Jurisdiction’s laws will govern your estate?
Introduction In our globalized world, it is not uncommon for people to own property or have residences in multiple jurisdictions. The international aspect of a ... Continued
Case Comment – S.A. v MVHC, 2017 BCCA 2
This case provided rulings on a few key issues: Is an interest in a discretionary trust an asset? Yes. The interest has no legal value ... Continued
Franchises Act (BC) – In Force February 1, 2017
Franchise regulation has arrived in British Columbia. The new BC Franchises Act (the “BC Act” or simply the “Act”) and regulations to it (the “BC ... Continued
Variation of Insurance Limitation Periods
The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Daverne v. John Switzer Fuels Ltd., 2015 ONCA 919, held that a contractual one-year limitation period, as established in ... Continued
Executor Granted Disclosure of Legal Advice Given to Deceased Will-maker
Solicitor-client privilege is a legal principle that protects, or “privileges”, communications that involve the provision of legal advice between a lawyer and their client, and ... Continued
Case Update: Insider Trading and Tipping in Canada and the US
It is now easier for regulators and Courts in Canada and the United States to prove liability in insider trading and tipping cases as a ... Continued
CSA Issues Guidance on Disclosure of Cyber Security Risks and Breach Incidents
On January 19, 2017, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) issued CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 51-347, Disclosure of cyber security risks and incidents (the “Notice”). The ... Continued
Reverse Takeovers and Changes of Business Just Got Easier on TSX Venture Exchange
On December 15, 2016 the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) published amendments to their Corporate Finance Manual Policy 5.2 – Changes of Business and Reverse ... Continued