Will a marriage agreement stop a court from varying a will?
For almost 100 years, we have had legislation in BC that allows a court to vary a will to cause a larger part of the ... Continued
Marion Allan talks mediation tips and tricks
The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, invited Marion Allan to speak at their Civil Litigation – Vancouver & ADR – Vancouver Joint Section Meeting. Along ... Continued
NDP/Green Platform Relating to Real Estate
With the announcement that the Green Party and New Democratic Party intend to work together to govern British Columbia, we have reviewed the two parties’ ... Continued
How to buy or sell a business
Don Sihota is hosting his popular “How to Buy or Sell a Business” seminar on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at our office. This is a ... Continued
Drafting a Will In Light of the Rule in Howe v. Earl of Dartmouth
When deciding how to distribute property under a will, a will-maker will sometimes wish to delay when those assets are transferred to a particular beneficiary, ... Continued
Multiple wills can protect business owners from extra probate fees
Probate is a court process that confirms the validity of a will and the executor’s authority to act under it. Business owners can protect themselves ... Continued
Notary liable for failing to advise on the sellers’ residency status
The recent case of Mao v. Liu, 2017 BCSC 226, has attracted much media attention in B.C. Several newspapers have published articles with titles such ... Continued
BC Supreme Court success for Jennifer Loeb
Jennifer Loeb recently won an eight-day trial at the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Smithers, BC. The case involved members and leadership of the ... Continued
BC Supreme Court success for our strata client
In the Supreme Court of BC, Veronica Franco, assisted by Alexandra Andrisoi, recently won a dispute concerning an easement (which refers to the right to ... Continued
Warm welcome to Cathie Brayley
We are happy to welcome Cathie Brayley as a partner with our Tax group. Over her 32-year career, Cathie has guided clients through all types ... Continued
The Sensitive Issue of Burial
Issues surrounding the control of human remains and burial sites may involve substantial emotional, cultural, and legal issues. Most relevant provincial legislation across Canada gives ... Continued
New 2017 Competition Act and Investment Canada Act Merger Thresholds
There are various thresholds for review of acquisitions of control of Canadian businesses by non-Canadian businesses. The review thresholds in the Competition Act and the ... Continued