How the Frustrated Contract Act May Be Used to Get Compensation in a COVID-19 World
Due to the effects of COVID-19, many people are finding it difficult to fulfil their obligations under a contract. What are your options? We have ... Continued
When An Employer Isn’t Ready to Recall Employees: Extending a COVID-Related Temporary Layoff
Although the BC government extended the maximum period for a COVID-related temporary layoff from 16 to 24 weeks, ending on or before August 30, 2020, many ... Continued
Webinar: Changing World, Changing Tech: Quick Technology Law Tips
In this practical, one-hour session directed towards the private sector, learn about these topics: Contracting for Technology Solutions in a Rush Adopting Remote Working Tools ... Continued
Plaintiff Cries Foul Over Baseball Injury
In a rare result, the BC Supreme Court found no liability on any defendant after a spectator was injured by a foul ball at a ... Continued
BC Government Outlines Plans for Residential Rent-Related Evictions and Repayment Framework
Note: Since the date of this article, the provincial government has released the requirements of the new repayment framework. You can find our latest update ... Continued
CIPO Again Extends Trademark Deadlines Due to COVID-19: Until August 10, 2020
Now for the eight time, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has again extended its earlier automatic extensions on account of continuing COVID-19 disruptions, until at ... Continued
Further Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Extension
On July 13, 2020, the federal government confirmed another extension to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”), extending this support program until December, 2020 (a ... Continued
Provincial Emergency Measures Enacted into Law (UPDATED with list of Measures and Effective Dates)
The BC Legislature is now back in session—the provincial state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic was declared on March 18, 2020 and the ... Continued
West Vancouver (District) v British Columbia (Attorney General), 2020 BCSC 966
On June 29, 2020, the BC Supreme Court issued its decision in West Vancouver (District) v British Columbia (Attorney General), 2020 BCSC 966 (CanLII). This ... Continued
Limits on Expert Reports in Vehicle Injury Claims
We previously wrote about the Crowder decision where Chief Justice Hinkson declared amendments to Supreme Court Civil Rule 11-8 limiting expert evidence in vehicle actions to ... Continued
Re-Opening Strata Corporation Amenities: Guidelines and Considerations
Many strata corporations have started to re-open their recreational amenities now that we are in Phase 3 of the BC government Restart Plan. While it ... Continued
Employees with Caregiving Responsibilities: What Employers Need to Think About
With many businesses starting to ramp up and employers asking employees to return to the physical workplace, employers should be mindful of their obligation to ... Continued