Can a B.C. Court Compel a Capacity Examination?
Can a B.C. Court Compel a Capacity Examination?
Update – Competition Tribunal Releases Its Decision in CCS Merger Case
Earlier this year we discussed proceedings commenced by the Commissioner of Competition for an order dissolving (unwinding) the purchase by CCS Corporation (“CCS“) of the ... Continued
Business Owners Beware – Protect your Business by Properly Documenting Contracts with Managers
Business owners hoping to expand or transition their businesses sometimes hire a senior management level employee on the understanding that such an employee will work ... Continued
New Social Enterprise Entities – Community Contribution Companies
On May 14, 2012, in response to demand for social enterprise investment options, amendments to the British Columbia Business Corporations Act (the “Act“) received Royal ... Continued
Right to Die and Capacity Issues
Right to Die and Capacity Issues
BC Court Says Sending Employee Home with Pay Equals Termination
By Allyson Baker A recent court decision has changed some conventional thinking on what an employer may and may not do when giving employees notice ... Continued
BC Privacy Commissioner Curbs Use of Criminal Record Checks
Criminal record checks and police information checks are often used by employers as a screening tool for new employees, and are even used when employees ... Continued
Executor sentenced to 3 years in jail for misappropriating estate
Executor sentenced to 3 years in jail for misappropriating estate
WESA – Wills , Estates and Succession Act, B.C.
Discussion on when the new WESA will become operative
When can you launch a Wills Variation Act (“WVA”) proceeding?
Discussion on when one can bring a wills variation claim.
What is a Fiduciary and When do You Become One?
You may have heard the term “fiduciary” many times, but what does it mean exactly? The term “fiduciary” originates from the Latin word fiduciarius, meaning ... Continued
RealREIT 2012
This article discusses the RealREIT 2012 conference held in Toronto.