New Limitation Act will come into effect on June 1, 2013
New Limitation Act will come into effect on June 1, 2013
Bad faith litigation article featured in USLAW Magazine
An article by Nigel Kent and Samantha Ip, Co-Chairs of our Insurance Group, was featured in USLAW’s Fall 2012 Magazine. The article, “Bad faith litigation ... Continued
SOPREMA Inc. acquires remaining interest in Convoy Group of Companies
A team led by Clark Wilson’s Barry Fraser and Brock Johnston, with support from Amaan Gangji and Seva Batkin, assisted SOPREMA Inc. in gaining full ... Continued
Contractor’s Warranty Triggered by Defect Arising From Owner’s Specifications
The recent decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal in Greater Vancouver Water District v. North American Pipe & Steel Ltd. serves as a ... Continued
Interests in discretionary trusts under the new Family Law Act
Interests in discretionary trusts under the new Family Law Act
Clark Wilson closes $48 million PIRET acquisition
On September 28, 2012, James Speakman and Shauna Towriss assisted in the completion of PIRET’s $48 million acquisition of five industrial properties in Alberta and ... Continued
Is a general power of appointment in a will valid?
Discussion on whether a general power of appointment in a will is valid.
Can a B.C. Court Compel a Capacity Examination?
Can a B.C. Court Compel a Capacity Examination?
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
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
Right to Die and Capacity Issues
Right to Die and Capacity Issues