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By Alison Colpitts On March 27, 2023, the Honourable Niki Sharma, Attorney General for British Columbia, proposed significant changes to the Family Law Act with ... Continued
Separation can be taxing, both emotionally and financially, and is a time when surprises are generally unwelcome. Knowing the effects that separation will have on ... Continued
While it is best practice for a contract to be recorded in writing, parties still enter into contractual relations via oral agreements and handshake deals. ... Continued
Separation can be taxing, both emotionally and financially, and is a time when surprises are generally unwelcome. Knowing the effects separation will have on your ... Continued
One major advantage of having a professionally-prepared family law agreement is the possibility that, with advance planning and careful drafting, obligations under the agreement can ... Continued
Most property insurance policies include a one-page document, in relatively fine print, that has a huge impact on whether insurance monies are payable under a ... Continued
With emotions running high and a new reality to get used to, separations are difficult enough without taking into account how you may be taxed ... Continued
Families need to understand that their tax obligations and opportunities are more complex and dynamic than regular taxpayers, requiring a proactive approach to tax planning ... Continued
By Lauren Zeleschuk Even the most successful businesses deal with delinquent accounts. Usually, your customers pay their invoices, but when they don’t, legal action may ... Continued
By Brent Meckling Business disputes are often an unwelcome disruption to owners, often leading to financial losses, damaged reputations, and a decrease in productivity. This ... Continued
The decision of Justice Dickson in A.L. Sims and Son Ltd. v. British Columbia (Transportation and Infrastructure), 2022 BCCA 440 [AL Sims], provides a recent ... Continued
On February 28, 2023, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a seminar, “Construction Law: Year in Review”. Speakers included Satinder Sidhu (Moderator), Roy Nieuwenburg, ... Continued