The Duty of Good Faith in Commercial Tenancy Disputes
The recent decision of ARC Digital Canada Corp. v. Amacon Alaska Development Partnership, 2021 BCSC 1612 (“ARC Digital”) demonstrates that the doctrine of good faith ... Continued
Clark Wilson Lawyers Recognized as “Ones to Watch” in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™
The Best Lawyers in Canada™ announced today that Clark Wilson lawyers have been recognized as “Ones to Watch” in their latest 2022 edition. The “Ones ... Continued
Clark Wilson Lawyers Recognized in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™
The Best Lawyers in Canada™ announced today that Clark Wilson lawyers have been recognized across several practice areas in their latest 2022 edition. The ... Continued
Clark Wilson Named One of the Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back in 2021
Clark Wilson is proud to announce that our firm has been named on the 2021 list of Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back, a designation highlighting ... Continued
James Speakman and Mike McDonald, Q.C. Recognized in the Inaugural BIV BC 500 List of the Most Influential Business Leaders in the Province
Business in Vancouver announced today that Clark Wilson Managing Partner James Speakman and Partner Mike McDonald, Q.C. have been named to the inaugural BC 500 ... Continued
Vaccination Issues in the Workplace: Communications to Employees & New Government Requirements
Given the advancing stage of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in British Columbia, and with many employees returning to shared workspaces under loosened health and safety ... Continued
COVID-19 and the Curative Provision in WESA, s. 58: Bishop Estate v. Sheardown, 2021 BCSC 1571
In a recent decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Justice Matthews had an opportunity to consider the impact of the COVID-19 restrictions on ... Continued
Why, Why, Why? The Importance of Reasons in Post-secondary Administrative Decision Making
The right for an affected party to receive reasons explaining an administrative decision is a well-established rule of procedural fairness. The result in a recent ... Continued
A Will-Maker’s Intentions Need Not Be Defeated by Delay: Simpson v. Simpson Estate, 2021 BCSC 1486
In a recent blog post, we commented s. 59 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”), which permits a Court to correct a Will ... Continued
Surrogacy Dilemma: Can Your Surrogate Get Parenting Time With the Child They Helped Bear?
By Abigail Choi Can your surrogate get parenting time with the child they helped bear? This is the question the BC Supreme Court recently faced ... Continued
Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Equitable Compensation for Breach of Crown’s Fiduciary Duty to Indigenous Nations
It is settled law that the government of Canada (“Canada”) owes a fiduciary duty to Indigenous Nations when it deals with reserve lands.[1] Recently, the ... Continued
Sword of Damocles Removed: Supreme Court of Canada Releases Copyright Decision Regarding Application of Tariffs and Fair Dealing
On July 30, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered its judgment in York University v. Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency (“Access Copyright”) (2021 SCC 32). ... Continued