The Even-Hand Rule
Executors must remember their obligation to treat all beneficiaries of a will equally.
Clark Wilson lawyers listed in Best Lawyers in Canada 2016
Clark Wilson would like to congratulate our lawyers peer-selected for the 10th edition of Best Lawyers in Canada 2016: Diane Bell, Darren Donnelly, Brock Johnston, ... Continued
Welcome Partner Jim Schmidt
Clark Wilson would like to warmly welcome Jim Schmidt as a Partner with our Business Litigation group. Jim brings a wealth of experience in commercial ... Continued
David Austin in Business in Vancouver
David Austin was featured in a Business in Vancouver article about the new realities of environmental reviews in BC. “The bigger problem is that, over ... Continued
SEC Adopts Pay Ratio Disclosure Rule
On August 5, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted a final rule requiring public companies to disclose the ratio of the annual ... Continued
CSA Wants More Information on Exempt Distribution Reports
The CSA proposed a new form 45-106F1.
CSA Proposes Harmonized Exempt Distribution Reports
On August 13, 2015, the Canadian Securities Administrators published for comment proposed amendments to National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions that would harmonize the exempt distribution ... Continued
Application of WESA: Date of Death or Date of Will?
Recent case draws hard line for the date that determines the application of WESA.
End of Life Health Care Planning – Be Careful What You Wish For
Editor’s note: We are delighted to welcome Geoff White as counsel with our Tax & Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation Groups. Geoff is a highly ... Continued
Builders Lien Act Reform in Progress
The British Columbia Law Institute (the “BCLI”) is undertaking a major law reform project on the Builders Lien Act (the “Act”) and has begun a ... Continued
Joint transfers with children can have devastating results
It can be difficult to determine the precise intention behind transfers into joint ownership.
Applications are Open for 2016 Summer Positions
We are accepting applications for 2016 summer articles and will be following the Vancouver Bar Association Articling Interview Guidelines. Applications will be accepted through ViDesktop ... Continued