Clark Wilson Welcomes New Associate Emily Davies
Clark Wilson is pleased to announce that Emily Davies has joined the firm as an associate. Emily was promoted from an articled student to an ... Continued
Zachary Murphy-Rogers Published by The Regional Animal Protection Society
Clark Wilson’s Estates & Trusts, Charities & Not-for-Profits, and Elder Law partner Zachary Murphy-Rogers’ article, “The Impact of Legacy Giving” was recently featured on the ... Continued
Countdown to Compliance: Canada’s Modern Slavery Act and Implications for Junior Issuers
The initial reporting deadline under Canada’s new modern slavery act, Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”), is fast ... Continued
Dan W. Melnick Re-Elected to Canadian Bar Association BC Branch’s Board of Directors
Congratulations to our Business Litigation and Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement associate Dan W. Melnick on his re-election as the Young Lawyers Representative on the Canadian ... Continued
Avoid Nightmares in Dream Home Construction: The Importance of Carefully Drafting and Following Your Construction Contract
Ellcar Ventures Ltd. v. MacLeod, 2023 BCSC 2095 reminds all construction stakeholders to pay close attention when drafting and executing their contracts. Where possible, include ... Continued
Jessica Anderson: Contributing Editor to the 2024 Re-Issue of the Forestry Chapter in Halsbury’s Laws of Canada
Our Forestry Law Chair, Jessica Anderson, was a contributing editor to the recent 2024 Re-Issue of the Forestry Chapter in Halsbury’s Laws of Canada. The ... Continued
Polly Storey Published in Westlaw’s Estates, Trusts & Pensions Journal
Clark Wilson’s Estates & Trusts partner and co-chair of the Estates & Trusts Opinion and Appeals group Polly Storey’s paper, “Beneficiary’s Access to Trust Documents” ... Continued
Human Rights Risks: Can an Employer Terminate an Employee on Leave?
Can an employer terminate an employee who is on sick leave? This is a question many employers have been grappling with lately and frustratingly the ... Continued
Budget 2024: Charities Update
The government of Canada has released its plan for the upcoming year in Budget 2024. Several items will be interesting to charities, not-for-profits, and donors. ... Continued
How to Buy or Sell a Business Seminar Featuring Don C. Sihota, K.C. [June 6th, 2024]
Are you thinking of buying or selling a business? If so, you won’t want to miss Don C. Sihota, K.C.’s Business Succession Seminar on Thursday, June 6th, ... Continued
BC Court of Appeal Clarifies How Family Violence Impacts the Best Interests of the Child
By Emily Davies If you are separating or divorcing from a partner that you share children with, you may be wondering how a court determines ... Continued
[Upcoming Seminar]
BC Employers’ Spring Conference – Risky Business:
A Crash Course for BC Employers on Terminations, Damages & Prohibited Actions
Business owners and human resources professionals won’t want to miss this timely and informative 90-minute session from Clark Wilson’s Employment & Labour lawyers exploring emerging ... Continued