When is an Inflated Lien an Abuse of Process?
The Builders Lien Act, SBC 1997, c. 45 (the “BLA”) provides contractors with a powerful tool to protect them from being exploited: lien claims. ... Continued
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The Builders Lien Act, SBC 1997, c. 45 (the “BLA”) provides contractors with a powerful tool to protect them from being exploited: lien claims. ... Continued
By Alison Colpitts In any appeal, figuring out what standard of review should be applied to the lower court’s decision is an important question. Prior ... Continued
By Michael Scott and Cody Gordon As a family-operated wealth management firm with four decades of experience managing our own business and facilitating family meetings, ... Continued
By Scott Lamb On November 10, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in R v. Greater Sudbury (City), 2023 SCC 28. This ... Continued
By Maria Starko and Zachary Murphy-Rogers When setting up a trust, it can be difficult to imagine all the future scenarios and who may end ... Continued
Federally regulated employers who have employees that fall under the Canada Labour Code (the ”Code”) will need to take note of significant changes effecting employer ... Continued
1. Shareholders’ Agreements 101 The shareholders of a company are its owners, holding basic rights such as appointing directors and sharing in the company’s profits. ... Continued
1. Family Business Philosophy Every family has their own vision, values, and business philosophy. However, putting this vision and philosophy into practice in the family ... Continued
On November 8, 2023, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a webinar, “Collaborative Contracting: Identifying the Right Contract and the Right People”. Speakers included ... Continued
When a couple decides to separate or divorce, it’s a difficult decision that can quickly become emotionally charged – especially when there are children involved. ... Continued
On November 2, 2023, our Employment & Labour group hosted a seminar “BC Employers’ Fall Conference – Navigating the BC Employment Law Landscape: Are you ... Continued
Pursuant to the new Pay Transparency Act, as of this week on November 1, 2023, employers in BC are subject to certain posting and reporting ... Continued