ICBC Legislative Changes Announced
On February 6, 2018, we advised that BC’s Attorney General was intending to revamp our province’s motor vehicle tort system. Those changes are one step ... Continued
When to change your will
Often, after a will has been made, the circumstances that led a person to make their estate plan in a particular way will change, and ... Continued
The Materiality Scrape
On a recent transaction, a draft purchase agreement I was reviewing contained a “materiality scrape” provision. What’s a “materiality scrape”? In general terms, it’s a ... Continued
Canadian Trademarks: Year in Review 2017
Incredibly, the significant amendments passed in 2014 to the Trade‑\marks Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. T–13 (the “Act”) and the anticipated corresponding amendments to the Trademarks ... Continued
New Speculation Tax in British Columbia
Updated April 24, 2018 to reflect 0.5% tax rate for British Columbians who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents (and not members of a satellite ... Continued
Canadian courts espouse different tests for recognizing spouses: An update
In a recent article on our Estates & Trusts Blog, we considered what constitutes a spousal relationship under section 2 of B.C.’s Wills Estate and ... Continued
The role of credibility in double costs awards
A successful litigant is typically entitled to their costs as against the unsuccessful party. However, many litigants are surprised to learn that a costs award in the usual ... Continued
Working with an M&A Advisor
If you are selling your business, you have two choices on how to market your business for sale. You can try to sell it yourself ... Continued
Canadian Courts Espouse Different Tests For Recognizing Spouses
Under B.C.’s Wills Estate and Succession Act, SBC 2009, c 13 (“WESA”), a spouse has an interest in a deceased’s estate if the deceased dies ... Continued
Changes to Property Transfer Tax and APTT (Foreign Buyers Tax) Effective February 21st
Updated and corrected February 21, 2018 as to Exemptions Changes to the Province’s Property Transfer Tax system have been some of the most highly anticipated ... Continued
New Speculation Tax in British Columbia
In its 30-Point Plan for Housing Affordability in British Columbia, the provincial government plans to introduce a new speculation tax on residential property, as part ... Continued
Province to Require Pre-Sale Condo Registry
In an effort to close information gaps, increase transparency and strengthen enforcement in the real estate sector, the Province announced today that it will require ... Continued