Employee Privacy in the Workplace
In its recent decision of R. v. Cole, 2012 S.C.J. No. 53, the Supreme Court of Canada held that employees who use employer-provided computers may ... Continued
Picketing and Injunctions: A Brief Refresher
The right to picket is protected under Section 2(b) of the Charter, the section which guarantees freedom of expression. Consequently, expressive activity that seeks to ... Continued
Structuring Severance Packages: Employee Discharge and Documentation Seminar
Presented at the Lorman Institute Employee Discharge and Documentation seminar on October 9, 2012 A costly mistake that employers frequently make, is failing to include ... Continued
Executor Compensation: The Basics
The Basics of Executor Compensation
Severance of joint tenancy
Discussion on types of co-ownership and the severance of joint tenancy
New Limitation Act will come into effect on June 1, 2013
New Limitation Act will come into effect on June 1, 2013
Contractor’s Warranty Triggered by Defect Arising From Owner’s Specifications
The recent decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal in Greater Vancouver Water District v. North American Pipe & Steel Ltd. serves as a ... Continued
Interests in discretionary trusts under the new Family Law Act
Interests in discretionary trusts under the new Family Law Act
Is a general power of appointment in a will valid?
Discussion on whether a general power of appointment in a will is valid.
Can a B.C. Court Compel a Capacity Examination?
Can a B.C. Court Compel a Capacity Examination?
New Social Enterprise Entities – Community Contribution Companies
On May 14, 2012, in response to demand for social enterprise investment options, amendments to the British Columbia Business Corporations Act (the “Act“) received Royal ... Continued
Update – Competition Tribunal Releases Its Decision in CCS Merger Case
Earlier this year we discussed proceedings commenced by the Commissioner of Competition for an order dissolving (unwinding) the purchase by CCS Corporation (“CCS“) of the ... Continued