Leaving a legacy: Loran and Carol
For Loran and Carol Wright, charitable giving isn’t a conscious decision—it’s an ingrained act that is as natural as breathing. They have early memories of ... Continued
Is it too hard to pick an executor?
Choosing an executor can be a difficult decision. The job of an executor is challenging and time-consuming, and you may not wish to burden a ... Continued
Don’t need a will? Wait! Answer this question…
If you have decided that you don’t need a will either because: You have named beneficiaries on your life insurance, your registered products, such as ... Continued
A quick overview of November 1, 2017 changes to the Contaminated Sites Regulation
Developers will be pleased to learn that there is some relief in the upcoming changes to the Contaminated Sites Regulation. Here is a high level ... Continued
Canadian Copyright: Year in Review 2016
This article reviews material developments in Canadian legislation, case law, and practice in the area of copyright in 2016. All references in this article to the “Act” ... Continued
The Franchise Law Review: Chapter 20 – Canada
Please note that this chapter was written by our lawyers – John Rogers (Chair), Richard Weiland, Kwan Loh, Brendan Morley and Stephanie Mui – for ... Continued
Selecting the Appropriate Expert
The recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court in Khudabux v. McClary, 2016 BCSC 1886, highlights the importance of selecting appropriate medical experts in ... Continued
Probating a USA Will and BC Assets
Obtaining a grant of probate from the BC court provides assurance for anyone dealing with an estate that the deceased’s will is legally valid and ... Continued
The Difference between Derivative Actions and the Oppression Remedy
The British Columbia Business Corporation Act (the “Act”) provides different mechanisms for addressing corporate misconduct. Derivative actions and oppressions proceedings are remedies available under the ... Continued
BC Budget Allows Environmental Study & Consulting Costs to be Eligible for Flow Through
If you conduct grassroots mineral exploration in B.C., you may qualify for the mining exploration tax credit (METC). To be eligible, you must incur qualified ... Continued
The law on out of province Litigation Guardians in BC
Under the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules (“SCCR”) a proceeding brought by or against a person under legal disability must be started or defended by ... Continued
Which Jurisdiction’s laws will govern your estate?
Introduction In our globalized world, it is not uncommon for people to own property or have residences in multiple jurisdictions. The international aspect of a ... Continued