Congratulations to Clark Wilson’s new partners
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners: Areet Kaila and Brendan Morley. Their work and results in their respective practices continue to ... Continued
When Shareholders Can’t Get Along
Many privately owned businesses have more than one owner. This can be beneficial to a business, but it also poses its own problems. Sometimes one ... Continued
Insured has no obligation to include claims of subrogating insurer in its claim for uninsured losses
In the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision of Tree-Techol Tree Technology v. VIA Rail Canada Inc., 2017 ONCA 876 , the court considered whether ... Continued
Michael McDonald appointed as Queen’s Counsel
We are thrilled to announce that Michael McDonald was appointed as Queen’s Counsel (QC). The BC Lieutenant-Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the BC ... Continued
Timing of an occurrence matters
R.C. Heating & Gasfitting Ltd. v. The Sovereign General Insurance Company, 2017 BCSC 1916 Most liability policies may be classified as either occurrence or claims-made ... Continued
Proposed tax changes are “very open to litigation”
Ottawa’s proposed tax changes and a potential “reasonableness test” has both current and former chief justices as well as respected tax lawyers and accountants warning ... Continued
Taste the EU: CETA and the expansion of Geographical Indications
After considerable debate and negotiation, the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (“CETA”) between Canada and the European Union came into effect in Canada on September 21, ... Continued
Welcome Brent Meckling to our Business Litigation group
With over 25 years of experience as a litigator in commercial real estate, land use and contaminated sites, Brent Meckling has developed and refined a ... Continued
Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes in Business Succession
Whether a business is worth $1 million or $100 million, the same principles apply when it comes to business succession. After many years of experience ... Continued
Language is Key in Earn-Outs: PART 2
In my last article, I discussed the concept of the earn-out. I mentioned that an earn-out is simply the method by which a purchaser seeks ... Continued
Christine Oberti joins our General Business Law, Private Company Mergers & Acquisitions, and Business Succession groups
A business can only find success through communication, trust and experience. Christine presents a perfect balance of these attributes, reflective in the clear business solutions ... Continued
“Family Member Exclusion” Passes the Test in BC’s Highest Court
Economical Insurance Co. v. Gill 2017 BCCA 351 INTRODUCTION The BC Court of Appeal has unanimously overturned a lower court ruling, and has found that ... Continued