Sharing Custody During the Pandemic? Follow These Guidelines
Divorced or separated parents face unique challenges in the COVID-19 pandemic. With children staying home from school or daycare and many parents unable to work ... Continued
CIPO Extends Trademark Deadlines until at least April 1, 2020 due to COVID-19
On account of the COVID-19 situation, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has just announced that all deadlines falling between March 16, 2020 and March 31, ... Continued
The COVID-19 Pandemic – Advice for Strata Corporations
The COVID-19 virus has arrived. For the first time in 11 years, the World Health Organization has declared a pandemic. Multiple times a day we ... Continued
COVID-19 – Update for Employers
Note: On June 25, 2020, the BC Government extended the temporary layoff period to a maximum of 24 weeks. You can find our latest coverage ... Continued
Property Division in Family Matters: Is Age Relevant?
Property division is a hotly contested issue in many family law matters. Family property is usually divisible 50-50, unless one party successfully argues for a ... Continued
The Cost of Surrogacy in Canada
A recent article from CBC News Vancouver, “Why a lack of oversight of surrogacy in Canada leaves some parents feeling taken advantage of” raises questions ... Continued
Abuse Exclusion – Not A Straight Road To Denial of Coverage
The recent decision from Ontario in the case, Southside Muay Thai Academy Corporation v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2019 ONSC 6086, affirms that an ... Continued
Mistakes on the Lien Claim Form Can Be Fatal
Builders lien claims are on the rise. The builders lien is a powerful tool to secure payment but it must be filed correctly. Section 22 ... Continued
Beware the Early Termination of Contracts
The recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court in Six Factor Professional Services Ltd. v Aquilini Investment Group Limited Partnership, 2020 BCSC 127 is ... Continued
COVID-19: Employer and Employee Rights and Obligations
Note: This article is out of date. You can find our latest articles on the rights and obligations of employers and employees during COVID-19 here, ... Continued
Have You Been Approached? Be Careful…
In my law practice, I’ve been incredibly busy for the last 20 years helping owners of private businesses sell their business as they retire. Last ... Continued
Five Critical Issues for Business Owners
In my role as a business lawyer, I help business owners transition their businesses to new owners so they can move on to the next ... Continued