We helped Maple Bear Global Schools sell a valuable portion of its franchise business
Aaron Singer acted as counsel to Maple Bear Global Schools and LACES in connection with the US$50 million sale of the Maple Bear South American ... Continued
Who’s Who Legal recognizes Chris Ramsay
Chris Ramsay has been named as a leading lawyer by Who’s Who Legal (WWL). The WWL recognizes Chris in the areas of asset recovery as ... Continued
The World Trademark Review recognizes Neil Melliship and Jeffrey Vicq
We are pleased to announce that two of our partners were recently recognized for their technical expertise by a prestigious international trade publication. Specifically, the ... Continued
The Difference between Derivative Actions and the Oppression Remedy
The British Columbia Business Corporation Act (the “Act”) provides different mechanisms for addressing corporate misconduct. Derivative actions and oppressions proceedings are remedies available under the ... Continued
Warm welcome to Michael McDonald
We are pleased to welcome Michael McDonald to our new Aboriginal Business group, which he will co-Chair with our long-time partner Brock Johnston. Over his 28+ year ... Continued
BC Budget Allows Environmental Study & Consulting Costs to be Eligible for Flow Through
If you conduct grassroots mineral exploration in B.C., you may qualify for the mining exploration tax credit (METC). To be eligible, you must incur qualified ... Continued
The CSA’s proposed ban on embedded commissions
The Canadian Securities Administrators have recently proposed a ban on embedded commissions. In the Advisor.ca, Bernard Pinsky is featured discussing the ban and its implications for ... Continued
The law on out of province Litigation Guardians in BC
Under the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules (“SCCR”) a proceeding brought by or against a person under legal disability must be started or defended by ... Continued
Which Jurisdiction’s laws will govern your estate?
Introduction In our globalized world, it is not uncommon for people to own property or have residences in multiple jurisdictions. The international aspect of a ... Continued
BC Power Symposium 2017
BC’s place in national energy and GHG reduction strategies, climate change plans, electrification initiatives and maintaining positive partnerships with First Nations communities were just some ... Continued
Case Comment – S.A. v MVHC, 2017 BCCA 2
This case provided rulings on a few key issues: Is an interest in a discretionary trust an asset? Yes. The interest has no legal value ... Continued
Franchises Act (BC) – In Force February 1, 2017
Franchise regulation has arrived in British Columbia. The new BC Franchises Act (the “BC Act” or simply the “Act”) and regulations to it (the “BC ... Continued