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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
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
A common feature of many commercial lease agreements is an option to renew the lease for an additional term, provided that the tenant has not ... Continued
We are delighted to share that our Estates & Trusts group has been named as a finalist in the 2021 STEP Private Client Awards. With ... Continued
On June 29, 2021, the British Columbia Supreme Court (the “Court”) released the decision Yahey v British Columbia (“Yahey”).[1] In this landmark case, the Court conducted an ... Continued
Over the past few months, many employers have been wondering whether they can enact mandatory vaccination requirements for employees and require proof of vaccination. This ... Continued
Clark Wilson is delighted to be recognized once again in the 2021 list of Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services by the Great Place to ... Continued
The recent decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal (“BCCA”) in Victory Motors (Abbotsford) Ltd. v. Actton Super-Save Gas Stations Ltd.,[1] provides important clarification ... Continued
In Prosperity Electric v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2021 BCCA 237, Prosperity Electric (“Prosperity”) appealed a trial decision where its indemnity claim against its ... Continued
On June 30, 2021, the Residential Tenancy Branch (the “RTB”) announced the introduction of the Additional Rent Increase (the “ARI”). Effective July 1, 2021, residential ... Continued
An article[1] recently appeared in the Banking & Finance Law Review that reminds us of the vulnerability of a letter of credit or guarantee (or ... Continued
Clark Wilson is pleased to announce that Cohen Hocking, Kezia Messakh, Melanee Bryniawsky, and Spencer Oberst have joined the firm as associates. Cohen Hocking was ... Continued