BILL 45: No Longer Mere Speculation
Introduction On October 16, 2018, the British Columbia government announced that it had introduced enabling legislation as part of its promise to target speculation in ... Continued
The Ticking of the Limitation Clock on Demand Loans
The new Limitation Act came into effect in British Columbia on June 1, 2013, and with it came some significant changes to the laws governing ... Continued
A Court Divided: The Duty to Consult Indigenous Peoples Does Not Apply to Law-Making Process
Introduction On October 11, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada (Governor General in Council). ... Continued
What employers need to know about the legalization of cannabis
With the legalization of cannabis, employers face the challenges of creating boundaries for its use, both on the job and off the clock. Employers should ... Continued
Legalization of Cannabis: Upping the Risk Factor
Cannabis is legal in Canada today. Insurers must be mindful of how the new legislation will impact certain policies. In this article I will review ... Continued
CW assisted STAT Search Analytics in sale to Moz
Congratulations to our client Rob Bucci in selling STAT Search Analytics to Seattle-based Moz. STAT Search Analytics is a SERP analytics business that Rob built ... Continued
Bouchard v. Bouchard – The Intersection of Estate Law and Family Law
The recent decent of Justice Donegan in Bouchard v. Bouchard, 2018 BCSC 1728, shows the importance of attending to the procedural and substantive law of ... Continued
Malcolm Macpherson joins our partnership
Clark Wilson would like to congratulate Malcolm Macpherson on his appointment as partner with the firm. From the outset of his legal career, Malcolm has ... Continued
Money Service Businesses: Cryptocurrency Dealers Beware
The proliferation of various cryptocurrencies (such as Bitcoin and Ethereum) has led to an influx of business ventures engaged in their purchase and sale. While ... Continued
For the love of Canada and not your spouse – weddings for immigration and not for love
In a recent decision by Justice Shergill, Charan v. Charan, 2018 BCSC 1537, the Court had the opportunity to consider the operation of family legislation ... Continued
Crooks beware: illegal income and support
For some people crime does pay, and the BC Supreme Court takes that fact into account when considering awards for spousal and child support. In ... Continued
Don Sihota hosts “How to Buy or Sell a Business” seminar this month
Don Sihota’s “How to Buy or Sell a Business” seminar takes place on Wednesday, October 17. This half-day session provides business owners and those looking ... Continued