No Quid Means No Quo – Supreme Court of Canada Invalidates Patent
On November 8, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in Teva Canada Ltd. v. Pfizer Canada Inc., 2012 SCC 60, which ... Continued
Update on .CA Domain Names
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (“CIRA”) is scheduled to allow registration of .CA Internationalized Domain Names (“IDNs”) in January 2013. .CA IDNs will use French ... Continued
How does an executor prove the proper execution of a will?
Discussion on how an executor proves the execution of a will
Reproductive Technologies and the Wills Variation Act
Discussion on the definition of a child under the Wills Variation Act and reproductive technologies
Limits of a Power of Attorney
Discussion on the limits of a power of attorney
In Honour of Black Friday – Big Brand Retailers Fight Quebec Language Law
CBC reports that a group of well-known retailers, including WALMART, COSTCO and BESTBUY, are taking the Quebec Government’s French language watchdog to Court over its recent ... Continued
Denials for Unreported Material Changes in Risk: A Thing of the Past?
Are Successful Denials for Unreported Material Changes in Risk a Thing of the Past? Maybe So, According to Some Recent Case Law, Unless Insurers/Brokers Radically ... Continued
Responsibilities Arising from a Power of Attorney
Discussion on the responsibilities arising from a power of attorney
Reminder, Change is Afoot: Changes to Limitation Periods under the Insurance Act
Everyone is aware of the significant changes in BC’s (and Alberta’s) newly amended Insurance Act which came into force on July 1st of this year ... Continued
No variation in the Holvenstot Last Will and Testament
Discussion on a wills variation claim decided in Holvenstot v. Holvenstot
Can The Executor Be Removed and Replaced?
Discussion on the removal or replacement of an executor
Shedding light on the Court’s role in adult guardianship matters
As the population ages, we see more adults in need of assistance to manage their financial affairs or personal care decisions. As lawyers, we are ... Continued