Family Name vs. Family Business
Many years ago I was asked by some former business owners to assist them with a unique problem. They had run a family business for ... Continued
Vital to put Family Law Agreements in Writing
The recent decision of Hasselwander v. Ludwigson, 2018 BCSC 1814 is an important reminder that the BC Supreme Court tends to hold family law litigants to ... Continued
The information and rights for unions under the Labour Relations Code
The recent British Columbia Labour Relations Board (the “Board”) decision in Royal Road University v. Royal Roads University Faculty Association, 2018 CanLII 88451 (BC LRB) ... Continued
FIPPA and Cloud Services – Compliance from Procurement to Go-Live
A brief scan of the daily news from any outlet demonstrates just how engrained privacy has become in the public consciousness. From data breaches to ... Continued
Trademarks… Prohibited Marks… Official Marks? What? Which? Why?
Hi, I’m David. I’m a trademark lawyer, avid kite-surfer and generally regarded as a great guy (Ed.: unverified opinion, but we’re letting it go). That’s ... Continued
BILL 45: No Longer Mere Speculation
Introduction On October 16, 2018, the British Columbia government announced that it had introduced enabling legislation as part of its promise to target speculation in ... Continued
The Ticking of the Limitation Clock on Demand Loans
The new Limitation Act came into effect in British Columbia on June 1, 2013, and with it came some significant changes to the laws governing ... Continued
A Court Divided: The Duty to Consult Indigenous Peoples Does Not Apply to Law-Making Process
Introduction On October 11, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada (Governor General in Council). ... Continued
What employers need to know about the legalization of cannabis
With the legalization of cannabis, employers face the challenges of creating boundaries for its use, both on the job and off the clock. Employers should ... Continued
Legalization of Cannabis: Upping the Risk Factor
Cannabis is legal in Canada today. Insurers must be mindful of how the new legislation will impact certain policies. In this article I will review ... Continued
Bouchard v. Bouchard – The Intersection of Estate Law and Family Law
The recent decent of Justice Donegan in Bouchard v. Bouchard, 2018 BCSC 1728, shows the importance of attending to the procedural and substantive law of ... Continued
Money Service Businesses: Cryptocurrency Dealers Beware
The proliferation of various cryptocurrencies (such as Bitcoin and Ethereum) has led to an influx of business ventures engaged in their purchase and sale. While ... Continued