The new Limitation Act, 2012
The British Columbia government recently announced a proposed new Limitation Act which will materially change the rules for limitation periods in the Province. Similar reforms ... Continued
Significance of a Declining Real Estate Market for Executors
Significance of a Declining Real Estate Market for Executors
Glen Boswall advises developers and contractors on building defect warranties and tort liabilities
In "How Long Am I On the Hook for Building Defects?", Glen Boswall of our Construction Group outlines how long contractors and developers may be ... Continued
Severing Joint Tenancy Through a Course of Dealing
Joint tenancy is one method by which two or more persons may hold land or other property. The unique feature of holding property as joint ... Continued
BC Court of Appeal narrows the test for coverage under an Additional Insured endorsement
On June 29, 2012, the BC Court of Appeal issued judgment in Vernon Vipers Hockey Club v. Canadian Recreation Excellence (Vernon) Corporation, 2012 BCCA 291 ... Continued
Court Allows Disinheritance of Child for “Valid Reasons”
Court Allows Disinheritance of Child for “Valid Reasons” under the Wills Variation Act
Jeffrey Vicq joins partnership at Clark Wilson
We are pleased to announce that Jeffrey Vicq has joined the partnership at Clark Wilson LLP. He has extensive experience with intellectual property matters, including ... Continued
Focus on Respectful Work Places
In our last newsletter we discussed changes to the BC Workers Compensation Act effective July 1, 2012, which will allow WorkSafeBC to accept disability claims ... Continued
Unions take Government to Court over Restrictions to Board Appointments
As we advised in the November 2011 edition of Campus Counsel, the Government of British Columbia tabled Bill 18 – the Advanced Education Statutes Amendment ... Continued
Unsavoury Death Benefits
Unsavoury death benefits and the criminally not responsible by reason of mental illness
Physician Assisted Suicide
Physician Assisted Suicide
Court Ordered Examinations to Determine Incapacity in British Columbia
Court Ordered Examinations to Determine Incapacity in British Columbia