Update: Land Owner Transparency Act in force November 30, 2020
Further to our previous article of September 16, 2020, the Province of BC approved Order in Council No. 549 on September 20, 2020 which brings ... Continued
Clark Wilson Supports Access Pro Bono’s 2020 Advice-A-Thon
Clark Wilson is happy to support Access Pro Bono’s 2020 Pro Bono Going Public event. Nine of Clark Wilson’s lawyers provided pro-bono summary legal advice, ... Continued
Update: Land Owner Transparency Act in force November 30, 2020
Further to our previous article of September 16, 2020, the Province of BC approved Order in Council No. 549 on September 20, 2020 which brings ... Continued
A Valuable New Resource for Estate Litigation in BC
Clark Wilson is delighted to announce Mark Weintraub, QC and Amy Mortimore, Co-Chairs of our Estates & Trusts Practice Group, together with Group members, have ... Continued
Webinar: Business Dispute Fundamentals and Avoidance Strategies
When working with their clients, accountants and other financial services professionals are often uniquely positioned to spot potential business disputes before they erupt and can ... Continued
LOTR – the Land Owner Transparency Registry
In an effort to increase disclosure of the ownership of real estate in B.C., the Land Owner Transparency Act (“LOTA”) received royal assent and will ... Continued
The New B.C. Arbitration Act
On September 1, 2020, amendments to the current B.C. Arbitration Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 55 (the “Previous Act”) come into effect by way of the ... Continued
Strategy for a First Nation to Ensure a Municipal Services Agreement
First Nations seeking to develop their lands often encounter difficulties obtaining available municipal services from adjacent cities, townships and municipalities even when those First Nations ... Continued
Best Lawyers in Canada 2021
Congratulations to 28 of Clark Wilson’s lawyers for being peer-selected for the 15th edition of Best Lawyers in Canada 2021. These lawyers have been recognized for their ... Continued
Lien Claims on Multi-Parcel Projects
A builder’s lien is commonly filed on lands upon which the contractor worked. However, this is not always, and need not be the case. JVD ... Continued
CIPO Issues Blanket Extension to Trademark Deadlines (Again): Until August 31, 2020
After previously announcing what was supposed to have been the final (for now) blanket extension of time, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has made yet ... Continued
Federal Government Announces Changes To EI and New Benefits
Today the federal government announced four new initiatives to support workers and employers as they continue to face business uncertainties as a result of the ... Continued