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
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