Leading energy lawyer David Austin discusses impact of BC’s LNG expansion
David Austin was recently interviewed by CBC News and other media on the impact of BC’s liquid natural gas (LNG) expansion plans. He suggests that ... Continued
Planning for Incapacity with an Advance Directive
Planning for Incapacity with and Advance Directive
Jordan Watson’s article republished in Canadian Insurance Law Reporter
Jordan Watson’s article, “Tort Immunity Arising from Covenants to Insure: The BC Court of Appeal Confirms Bar to Subrogated Claims“, from the January 10, 2013 ... Continued
Buying or Selling a Business in BC – Labour and Employment Considerations
Employees are a valuable asset of any successful business. However, in the context of the purchase and sale of a business, buyers and sellers often ... Continued
Taking a Closer Look at Non-Disclosure Agreements
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (“NDA”) is often the first agreement entered into in an M&A transaction. During the initial stages of a proposed transaction the parties ... Continued
Holographic Wills in BC?
Discussion on holographic wills in BC
Clark Wilson completes $69.7 million public offering for PIRET
On February 12, 2013, Vikram Dhir and James Speakman of our Corporate Finance & Securities Group acted on the completion of Pure Industrial Real Estate ... Continued
B.C.’s Dated Guardianship Laws May Finally Change
Discussion on the dated Guardianship laws in BC
Clark Wilson LLP third in the country for REIT deals, according to National Post
The National Post‘s REIT Deals in 2012 ranked Clark Wilson LLP third by the number of deals closed in 2012. The list recognizes Canadian legal ... Continued
Estate Taxes? Not Here
Many countries around the world levy a tax on the transfer of wealth that occurs when a person dies, referred to as an estate tax, ... Continued
Au revoir’ and ‘Adios’ – An employee does not have the right to insist on transferring his place of work
In a mobile world where many employment tasks can be performed remotely, it is not uncommon for employees to change work locations, moving to another ... Continued
Health and Safety in the Workplace
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) and CSA Group have released Canada’s first national standard focused on ... Continued