Government Support Programs for Residential Landlords
During the uncertain times brought on by COVID-19, residential landlords in BC may experience difficulties with collecting rents. In this article, we provide a summary ... Continued
Who Will Speak for You if You Cannot Speak for Yourself?
Authors: Emily Clough, TEP and Zachary Murphy-Rogers National Advance Care Planning Day arose out of concern that a majority of Canadians are not prepared for ... Continued
Can You Remove Your Parent From a Care Facility? Yes, but Should You?
Long term care facilities have been described as the “front line” of the battle with COVID-19. Long before the pandemic, seniors’ advocates have cautioned that ... Continued
Provincial Order Protects Construction Work from Liability Related to COVID-19
Construction work has been deemed an essential service during the state of emergency declared in B.C. in light of COVID-19. Construction work is considered part ... Continued
Canada Expands Eligibility Requirements to Receive the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
In an effort to address gaps in eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”), the federal government has modified the eligibility requirements. Individuals earning ... Continued
WEBCAST | Commercial Leasing Issues and COVID-19
William Holder is a senior litigation lawyer and mediator who has a deep understanding of commercial leasing, commercial real estate and business litigation. Here are ... Continued
B.C. Transparency Register Effective Date Has Been Postponed and Revised Regulations Have Been Approved
Like many things are being postponed due to COVID-19, the enactment of the B.C. Transparency Register has also been postponed. The new B.C. Transparency Register ... Continued
Human Rights Commissioner Publications on COVID-19 Employment Issues
The BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner recently released two publications that deal with COVID-19 issues relating to employment. One is a statement from ... Continued
Put It in Writing
All Out Contracting Ltd. v. Gourlay, 2020 BCSC 481, is another reminder that parties should agree to the terms of the construction contract in writing. ... Continued
Contract Performance Issues in the Context of COVID-19
Anna Sekunova and Brent Meckling, Co-Chairs of our Business Litigation Group, address difficult questions surrounding the performance of contracts that many companies are currently facing ... Continued
Economic Resources for Indigenous Communities, Businesses & Individuals
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, both the Federal and British Columbia Provincial governments have announced various economic relief initiatives meant to address financial impacts ... Continued
Two Thoughts on Zoom’s Copyright Clause
Zoom has attracted significant attention of late—both positive (allowing people to stay connected in distant times) and negative (concerns over platform security and the use ... Continued