Bad Faith Claims Against Insurers – Recent Cases of Note
Bad faith in the insurance context occurs when an insurer acts contrary to its duty of good faith. The perception of what exactly is deemed ... Continued
Valentine’s Day Series, Part 1: Secrets Between Spouses
In the current age of technology, privacy is frequently on everyone’s mind. But how does this impact spousal relationships? People generally have a natural reaction ... Continued
Can You Fire Employees for Failing to Follow COVID-19 Rules?
There are various laws, orders, regulations and policies that apply during COVID-19 concerning health and safety precautions, including requirements for self-isolation or quarantine in certain ... Continued
Canada Labour Code and Employment Equity Act: New Year, New Requirements
A series of changes to federal employment and labour laws came into effect on January 1, 2021. Only federally regulated businesses are affected. Such businesses ... Continued
Is Now the Time to Create a TSXV CPC?
Amendments to the Capital Pool Company (“CPC”) program of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV” or the “Exchange”) came into effect on January 1, 2021. ... Continued
Family Law FAQ
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Dispute Resolution for Societies
A society is often established to support an educational, charitable, sporting, environmental or other purpose. Despite its good intentions, and the requirement to operate in ... Continued
Construction Contracts in Canada: The New CCDC 2 – 2020 Stipulated Price Contract
In December 2020, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (“CCDC”) published an update to the CCDC 2 Stipulated Price Contract, a common form of stipulated price ... Continued
SCG Global Spin Episode with Mark Weintraub, Q.C. and Amy Mortimore
Mark Weintraub Q.C. and Amy Mortimore were recently interviewed by Alina Gorokhovsky, the CEO of SCG Legal, to discuss their recently published textbook, “Estate Litigation in British Columbia”. The ... Continued
Congratulations to Clark Wilson’s Newest Partners
We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners, effective January 2021: James Cudmore Family Law With a systematic approach to family conflicts, ... Continued
Non-Settling Parties Remain on the Hook: Clarification of BC Ferry Agreements
Recently, in The Owners of Strata Plan KAS3204 v. Navigator Development Corporation, 2020 BCSC 1954 [Navigator], the B.C. Supreme Court clarified the effect of a ... Continued
COVID-19 PHOs: The Court’s Comments on Co-Parenting and New Partners
The COVID-19 public health orders made over the past few months (the “PHOs”) have led to many questions about how they apply to separated spouses ... Continued