Pre-sale Contracts Disclaimed in Receivership of Real Estate Developer
On April 4, 2018, the Supreme Court of British Columbia issued a decision in Forjay Management Ltd. v. 0981478 B.C. Ltd., 2018 BCSC 527 [Forjay] ... Continued
Explaining the Proposed Revisions to the Divorce Act (Canada)
Today in Ottawa, Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould introduced a bill that would see significant changes to Canada’s Divorce Act. The goals of Bill C-78 are to put the ... Continued
Immediate Changes to Subrogation Rights for Motor Vehicle Claims
Bills 20 and 22 which amend the Insurance (Vehicle) Act and Civil Resolution Tribunal Act received royal assent on May 17, 2018. An immediate change ... Continued
Clark Wilson proudly participates in the 2018 “Not Myself Today” campaign
Our firm is a proud participant of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Not Myself Today campaign. This initiative helps companies and their employees build greater ... Continued
Emily Clough’s case at B.C. Court of Appeal appears in The Lawyer’s Daily
A court should not force an elderly person to undergo a medical examination to determine mental capacity. Mental capacity should be presumed. That was the ... Continued
Robby Goodrich quoted in The Georgia Straight on new bill targeting presale condo flipping
Commercial Real Estate lawyer Robby Goodrich was recently quoted in a story from The Georgia Straight. On B.C. Budget Day, Robby and our CRE group ... Continued
Supporting Indigenous governments: One child at a time
In the work to support Indigenous governments and their businesses, we sometimes forget about the children. Yet the 2016 Truth and Reconciliation Report and Calls ... Continued
Strata Windup – Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions regarding complex strata windups? We’ve got you covered.
Emily Clough appointed to BC Law Institute’s Board of Directors
Emily Clough has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI). The BCLI carries out scholarly research, writing and ... Continued
Rick Hansen Foundation announces naming of “Lyall Knott BC Neurotrauma Professorship Endowment”
Clark Wilson LLP is pleased to share the following announcement from the Rick Hansen Foundation. Congratulations Lyall on this incredible honour. Rick Hansen Announces: “LYALL ... Continued
Bill 25: Proposed Changes to REDMA
Bill 25 – 2018: Real Estate Development Marketing Amendment Act is subject to change. We will update these changes as they develop. For the latest ... Continued
Bill 23 – 2018: Local Government Statutes (Residential Rental Tenure Zoning) Amendment Act
Bill 23 – 2018: Local Government Statutes (Residential Rental Tenure Zoning) Amendment Act is subject to change. We will update these changes as they develop. ... Continued