Andrea Raso Interviewed in Human Resources Director Article
Clark Wilson Employment & Labour chair Andrea Raso was interviewed by Human Resources Director (HRD) Magazine for the article, “B.C. case highlights risks of discrimination ... Continued
Scott Lamb Appointed to Simon Fraser University Community Trust Endowment Fund’s Board of Directors
Please join us in congratulating partner Scott Lamb on his appointment to the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Community Trust Endowment Fund’s Board of Directors. The ... Continued
An Update on Construction Delay Claims
By Kim Do In the recent decision of Walsh Construction v. Toronto Transit Commission et al., 2024 ONSC 2782, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ... Continued
BC Court Applies Resulting Trust and Undue Influence to Remedy a Predatory Relationship
By Daniel Gorelov and Ty Bradford There is a growing concern in British Columbia about “predatory” marriages and other exploitative relationships, wherein a vulnerable victim ... Continued
Undue Influence in the Creation of an Enduring Power of Attorney? Update from the Manitoba Court of Appeal
By Daniel Gorelov and Scott Stewart-Lee To date, British Columbia’s courts have not established a legal test for evaluating undue influence in the creation of ... Continued
Payment of Holdback to Discharge Liens: An Update
By Dan W. Melnick and Pavneet Grewal A recent decision of the BC Supreme Court is of significance to owners or general contractors seeking to ... Continued
WATCH – Construction Law Update: Key Cases from 2023-2024
On November 23, 2024, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a webinar “Construction Law Update: Key Cases from 2023-2024”. Speakers included Satinder Sidhu, Partner ... Continued
Cautionary Note: When an Owner Should not Advance Payment to the Contractor
By Satinder Sidhu and Pavneet Grewal A recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court, Lonsdale Quay Market Corporation v Klondike Contracting Corporation, 2024 BCSC ... Continued
Time is Money: Late Notice and Claims-Made Coverage
Furtado v. Underwriter, 2024 ONCA 579 summarizes the key differences between claims-made and reported policies and occurrence policies in connection with late notice of a ... Continued
A Review of Negligence Claims for Construction Defects – Has the law changed?
When defects arise in a building or residence, an owner’s ability to claim against those responsible for the defective work depends on a variety of ... Continued
Warning to Avoid “Two-Step Offers” with Successful Job Applicants
By Andrea Raso and Catherine Repel A recent case from the BC Supreme Court serves as a warning to employers regarding the pitfalls of providing ... Continued
DEI Initiatives and Data Collection: Navigating Privacy Risks in the Workplace
This is the final installment of our three-part series on Technology & Privacy Law in the Workplace. In this post, we explore Diversity, Equity, and ... Continued