Access Copyright and the Education Sector – Background, Context and What’s Next
As reported in University Affairs on September 7, 2021 (link here) and by the writers here, the dispute between Access Copyright and York University ended ... Continued
Constructive Trusts and Certificates of Pending Litigation: Latest Update on Pleading Requirements
In a recent decision Zou v Khatkar, 2021 BCSC 1931, the court revisited the topic of pleading requirements in claiming constructive trust to maintain a ... Continued
BC Government Extends LOTR Filing Deadline
This morning, the Province posted an Information Bulletin announcing that the mandatory filing deadline for pre-existing owners of certain interests in land to file a ... Continued
LOTR for Trusts and Estates
Note: The deadline for compliance with LOTA has now been extended to November 30, 2022 This article is posted as an important update for owners ... Continued
Webinar | The Essentials: Builders Liens in BC, October 28, 2021
Members of our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group, Satinder Sidhu, Scott Lamb and Rosalie Clark, presented a webinar yesterday explaining how a solid understanding of BC’s builders’ lien legislation is ... Continued
Big Changes on the Way – Proposed Amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Last week, the BC Government introduced new legislation that, if passed, represents a significant change to the way in which BC public bodies process access ... Continued
Clark Wilson Advises Alcanna Special Committee on Arrangement Agreement with Sundial Growers
Clark Wilson represented the special committee of Alcanna Inc.’s board of directors on Alcanna’s recently announced transaction whereby Sundial Growers Inc. will acquire Alcanna for ... Continued
BC Supreme Court Weighs in on the Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Employment Agreements
The British Columbia recently released its reasons in Verigen v. Ensemble Travel Ltd., 2021 BCSC 1934 addressing a layoff turned termination that occurred during the ... Continued
Great Place To Work® Interviews James Speakman in Bold Acts of Leadership Fireside Chat
Earlier this year, Clark Wilson was recognized by the Great Place To Work® Institute across six distinctive categories in 2021 including: Best Workplaces™ in Canada ... Continued
Vaccine Mandate Announced for B.C.’s Public Service
The province has confirmed a workplace vaccine mandate that will impact approximately 30,000 workers. On October 5, 2021 the Deputy Minister to the Premier announced ... Continued
When Is An Insured Obliged to Disclose a Material Change In Risk?
Recently in Drechsler v. Canadian Northern Shield Insurance Company, 2021 BCSC 1673, the BCSC had the opportunity to consider a fresh argument when determining whether ... Continued
Webinar: COVID Issues in the Workplace: Hot Topics and Q&A
Members of our Labour & Employment group, Andrea Raso and Catherine Repel, presented a webinar earlier today on COVID Issues in the Workplace and provided attendees with an overview of the most current issues facing employers as well as having quite a bit of time for a Q&A discussion.