The Accidental Contract?
Before contracts are documented in a written agreement that is signed by all parties, the terms of the agreement are often negotiated verbally or by ... Continued
2014 Investment Canada Act and Competition Act Thresholds
The Investment Canada Act (ICA) threshold for 2014 for direct acquisitions of Canadian businesses by non-Canadian WTO investors is $354 million (book value of the ... Continued
Charitable Trusts & The Disbursement Quota Requirements
The rule that charitable trusts must spent a minimum amount annually on charitable activities can be problematic
Just in time for the Olympics – a Race to the Trademark Podium
As we approach the opening ceremonies of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has launched a lawsuit against outdoor apparel maker ... Continued
BC Supreme Court releases decision in Bentley v. Maplewood Seniors Care Society
BCSC says assistance with feeding is not “health care”
SEC Judge Sanctions Chinese Affiliates of the Big Four Accounting Firms
An SEC judge sanctioned Chinese affiliates of the Big Four accounting firms.
Letters of Intent that Bind
Advice on how to draft a letter of intent.
Testamentary Trusts and Why You May Need One
Testamentary trusts can be a useful estate planning tool for a wide range of individuals
Canadian Government Tables 5 IP Treaties in the House of Commons
Canadian government tabled five intellectual law treaties (Madrid Protocol, Singapore Treaty, Nice Agreement, Hague Convention and Patent Law Treaty)
UDI AND NAIOP PRESENT 2014 FORECASTS
This year’s Annual Industry Forecast Luncheon of the Urban Development Institute—Pacific Region was themed Innovate or Stagnate.
WESA Tips and Traps: Mandatory Hold Period
WESA will require executors to wait a mandatory period before distributing estate assets
Allyson Baker, Seva Batkin and Angela Blake Join the Partnership
Congratulations to Allyson Baker, Seva Batkin and Angela Blake on joining the partnership! We believe that our students are future leaders of our firm, and ... Continued