Where There’s a Will There’s a Way – Fulfilling a Donor’s Wish to Benefit Public Broadcasting
A recent BC Supreme Court decision shows that where there’s a will, the Court may find a way to give effect to a donor’s charitable ... Continued
Marriage Agreements: Fairness and Enforceability
People enter into family law agreements for many reasons, and certainty is one of those reasons. People need to be able to reply upon agreements ... Continued
Happy International Women’s Day
We are proud to recognize our strong female leaders, each and every day.
A Tale of Two Spouses: Boughton v. Widner Estate
In a recent decision, the British Columbia Supreme Court grappled with an estate dispute where a deceased was survived by two spouses. This unique decision, ... Continued
Increased Hurdles Proposed for Residential Landlords – Renovations and Rent Freezes
On March 1, 2021, the provincial government announced proposed legislation that will increase the hurdles faced by landlords wishing to complete renovations in tenanted residential ... Continued
Summary of the Changes to the Divorce Act
Today, March 1, 2021, marks the coming into force of significant changes to the Divorce Act. These changes were originally to come into effect on ... Continued
CCDC 2 2020 Déjà Vu
The CCDC 2 2020 is CCDC’s latest and greatest iteration of the proposed standard form for a stipulated price contract. A lot has been written ... Continued
Webinar | Blizzard Warning: A Primer on the Basics of Employment and Immigration Laws in Canada
Our Employment & Labour group – Andrea Raso, Anne Amos-Stewart, Catherine Repel and Debbie Preston – and our Immigration Consultants, John Soden and Pu Zhang ... Continued
Wheat Kings and Alleged Wrongdoings: The Tragically Hip Sues Mill Street over “100th Meridian” Beer
On February 9, 2021, THE Incorporated – better known as “The Tragically Hip” or “The Hip” – filed a Statement of Claim (the “Claim”) in ... Continued
The Costs of a One-Night-Stand
People seek out legal advice for many big decisions: Need to sign a contract? Immigrating to a new country? Starting a business? Settling an estate? ... Continued
Extra Extra – 6% Cap on Disbursements
Last year, the BC government amended the Evidence Act to limit the number of experts and expert reports related to damages in motor vehicle personal ... Continued
Valentine’s Day Series Part 3: Making Babies without Making Love: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Fertility
Welcome to the world of reproductive technology. Many people experience the human desire to build a family, but can’t do so naturally. The reality is ... Continued