Kent comments on policy issues for insurers underwriting development projects
In "Result for insurer mixed in condo cases" [Thompson’s World Insurance News April 23, 2012], Nigel Kent comments on the unusual circumstances of a case ... Continued
The Costs of Defending Self Represented Litigant Claims
More and more individuals involved in civil litigation are representing themselves in Court proceedings. Often the reason is cost – many individuals simply cannot afford ... Continued
Implications of the New ‘Intrusion on Seclusion’ Tort for BC Organizations
The Canadian legal community has been abuzz about the January 2012 Jones v Tsige decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, which recognized a new ... Continued
BC Minimum Wage Increases Effective May 1, 2012
The final round of minimum wage increases announced by the BC Government in March 2011 takes effect on May 1, 2012 (the first and second ... Continued
Can a Stepchild Inherit from a Stepparent?
Can a Stepchild Inherit from a Stepparent?
New Limitation Act Introduced in BC
Discussion on the new Limitation Act (Bill 34), which was introduced into the Legislative Assembly of BC
Nicole Byres to present at BC HRMA Conference
Nicole Byres, Chair of the Labour and Employment Group, will be presenting at this year’s BC Human Resources Management Association Conference on Thursday, April 26 ... Continued
Official Marks in Canada – Foreign public authorities need not apply
In a recent decision, the Federal Court of Canada (Trial Division) has ruled in favour of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (“Maple Leaf”) in an appeal of ... Continued
New Limitation Act for British Columbia
British Columbia has introduced Bill 34 to replace the existing Limitation Act and streamline it with limitation periods in other provinces. It is not clear ... Continued
Some Vancouver real estate still affordable
Discussion on the prices of plots in the main Cemetary located in Vancouver
2012 Vancouver Real Estate Forum
This article summarizes the 2012 Vancouver Real Estate Forum.
Vancouver Magazine quotes Patrick Williams
Pat Williams, Chair of Clark Wilson LLP’s Strata Property Group, is referenced in Vancouver Magazine as one of the city’s premier condo law experts. The ... Continued