Lien Claims on Multi-Parcel Projects
A builder’s lien is commonly filed on lands upon which the contractor worked. However, this is not always, and need not be the case. JVD ... Continued
CIPO Issues Blanket Extension to Trademark Deadlines (Again): Until August 31, 2020
After previously announcing what was supposed to have been the final (for now) blanket extension of time, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has made yet ... Continued
Federal Government Announces Changes To EI and New Benefits
Today the federal government announced four new initiatives to support workers and employers as they continue to face business uncertainties as a result of the ... Continued
Performance Bonds – Do You Ever Get What You Pay For?
Performance bonds are used in construction contracts to provide the owner with security that the contractor will perform all of its obligations under the contract. ... Continued
UPDATE: BC Government Outlines Plans for Residential Rent-Related Evictions and Repayment Framework
Further to our article from July 17, 2020, the provincial government has released requirements of the new repayment framework applicable to residential tenants with outstanding ... Continued
Recent Amendments to the Workers Compensation Act Now in Force
The provincial government has recently made amendments to the Workers Compensation Act which came into force on August 14, 2020. Notable changes include: compensation being ... Continued
Clark Wilson is Delighted to Announce Our 2021 Articling Students
We are delighted to announce that our seven Summer Students and our Winter Co-op Student will be returning to Clark Wilson for their articles in ... Continued
Government Funded Initiatives to Support B.C.’s Tech Sector
Recently, a number of initiatives which are being funded by the government have been announced that specifically target B.C.’s technology sector. In particular, at the ... Continued
Does Presumption of Resulting Trust Apply to Benefit Plan Designations?
The presumption of resulting trust is a well-known legal principle amongst estate lawyers. However, it may not be a familiar concept to many of the ... Continued
Reconciliation Plans for Businesses
In part, in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (“Calls to Action”), the British Columbia government passed the Declaration on the ... Continued
CIPO Issues Notice of Final Blanket Extension (for now)
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has just published notice of its decision to further extend the “designated days” period on account of continuing COVID-19 disruptions. Since the ... Continued
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