Avoiding Wills Variation Claims: How Far is Too Far?
Under the Wills Variation Act (WVA), a spouse or child of a deceased person who has left a will can petition the court to vary ... Continued
Spousal Transfer can Lead to Tax Pitfall
The recent BC Court of Appeal decision in Zeitler v. Zeitler Estate, 2010 BCCA 216 illustrates why tax consequences must be thought through carefully even ... Continued
CSA Provides Guidance on Unacceptable IPO Share Structures
The CSA provided guidance on unacceptable IPO share structures.
Focus on Bonus and Incentive Pay
Executive compensation and bonuses have undergone much scrutiny and criticism in the aftermath of the what is being now called the ‘Great Recession’. The topic ... Continued
Unintended Consequences? Employment Standards Ruling May Undermine Bonus Pay Programs
This past summer, an Employment Standards Branch adjudicator ruled that a former employee was entitled to an award equalling 4% of the bonuses his employer ... Continued
Bonhomme, Maclean’s “meilleurs amis”
Update to Maclean’s use of image of Bonhomme (mascot of Quebec Qinter Carnival): settlement reached
The Long and Winding Road – CIPO’s Ongoing Quest for Major Changes to the Trade-marks Act
At a recent International Trademark Association (“INTA”) Roundtable held in Vancouver, BC (the “Roundtable”), a representative from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) commented on ... Continued
@YOUR_COMPANY: Understanding and Protecting Your Company’s Social Media Rights
Social media: love it, or hate it, it is becoming increasingly clear that Canadian businesses should not ignore it. Facebook now ranks with Google as ... Continued
Loss of Control of Trademark Constitutes Damages for Passing Off
This blog previously reported on the Federal Court’s decision in Target Event Production Ltd. v. Paul Cheung and Lions Communications Inc. In that January 11, ... Continued
That’s Not My Dog: An Overview of Dog Liability in British Columbia
Published August 2004 While dogs may be man’s best friend they are rapidly becoming a very real enemy for the insurance industry. According to the ... Continued
Avtar, Jim & Kevin: Leading brokers provide 2011 Outlook for Vancouver Investment Market
This article summarizes NAIOP Vancouver’s 2010 October breakfast, where a panel of A-list local brokers provided their thoughts on the current investment market.
Recent Privacy Orders Compel Disclosure of Sensitive Contractual Details
A number of recent orders of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (the “Commissioner’s Office”) have required public bodies to ... Continued