Disinterested Owner – Still Proper Party to Lien Action
By Satinder Sidhu A claim of lien pursuant to the Builders Lien Act (the “BLA”) in B.C. creates a lien against the specific property where ... Continued
BC Supreme Court endorses insurer’s wait-and-see approach to subrogation
In Imperial Metals Corporation v. Factory Mutual Insurance Company, 2022 BCSC 73 the British Columbia Supreme considered an insured’s claim that its business interruption claim ... Continued
Application of GST in Commercial and Residential Real Estate Transactions
By Karen Ngan and Jimmy Zhang Did you know that the sale of commercial real property is treated as a taxable supply, for which the ... Continued
Northbridge General Insurance Corp. v. XL Specialty Insurance Co. – “Other Insurance” Provisions May Not Be Triggered Even in the Context of Overlapping Coverage
In the case of Northbridge General Insurance Corporation v. XL Specialty Insurance Company, 2021 BCSC 1682, two liability insurers disagreed over whether the pleadings in ... Continued
Bad Behaviour Leads to Court Intervention: A Cautionary Tale for Co-Parents
Communication can be one of the biggest issues between co-parents. Emails and texting are frequently used as written forms of communication for co-parents to communicate ... Continued
Industry May Face Liability for Breaches of Aboriginal Rights
By Melanee Bryniawsky On January 7, 2022, the BC Supreme Court released its decision in Thomas and Saik’uz First Nation v. Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.,[1] ... Continued
In the Child’s Best Interest: New BC Provincial Court Judgment Grants Decision-making Authority to Parent in Favour of COVID-19 Vaccination
By Jimmy Zhang A prevalent issue arising between co-parents and guardians in the era of COVID-19 is whether or not to vaccinate their child. It ... Continued
What Can Employers Do About Unauthorized Use of Company Vehicles?
There have been recent headlines concerning use of a branded company vehicle in the recent protest convoy in the Vancouver area. The company at issue ... Continued
Planning a Joint Venture and Purchase of Shares? Essential Terms in your Letter of Intent (LOI) / Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Developers should take note of the BC Court of Appeal’s decision in Concord Pacific Acquisitions Inc. v. Oei,[1] and be very cautious when embarking on ... Continued
Recent BC Court Decisions Highlight Benefits of Resolving Parenting Disputes Out of Court
What happens if two parents or guardians, now separated, share decision-making authority over their child but cannot agree on what is the best decision for ... Continued
Can’t Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: The Importance of Following Your Construction Contract Terms
It is all too often during a construction project that issues will arise with respect to delays or extras. Conwest Contracting Ltd. v. Crown and ... Continued
A Relief But Not a Reprieve: The CRA Postpones The New Federal Trust Reporting Rules
By Michael Scott, TEP and Jessica Dorfmann On January 14, 2022, the Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) announced the postponement of the new federal trust ... Continued