Estate Taxes? Not Here
Many countries around the world levy a tax on the transfer of wealth that occurs when a person dies, referred to as an estate tax, ... Continued
Au revoir’ and ‘Adios’ – An employee does not have the right to insist on transferring his place of work
In a mobile world where many employment tasks can be performed remotely, it is not uncommon for employees to change work locations, moving to another ... Continued
Health and Safety in the Workplace
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) and CSA Group have released Canada’s first national standard focused on ... Continued
Dispute over Burial Rights delays Sherman Hemsley from “movin on up”
Discussion on the dispute over actor Sherman Hemsley’s burial rights
Should you claim executor’s fees?
Discussion on whether or not to collect executor fees
Seeking Legal Declaration of Death for a Missing Person
Discussion on seeking legal declaration of death for a missing person
Both Here and There: Trademark Use on Websites Available in Canada
Federal Court considered what constitutes use and advertising in Canada where a trade-mark appears on a computer screen website in Canada, regardless of where the information may have originated from or be stored
Clark Wilson to Present at Second Annual Charities Forum
Clark Wilson and the Vancity Community Foundation are hosting their second annual Charities Forum on March 6, 2013. The event will be held at the Hyatt ... Continued
Liens – Extraordinary Remedy!
Our Court of Appeal has said that the Builders Lien Act (the “Act”) is a statute that creates extraordinary remedies. Without the Act, there is ... Continued
Tort Immunity Arising from Covenants to Insure: The BC Court of Appeal Confirms Bar to Subrogated Claims
The BC Court of Appeal handed down reasons for judgment yesterday (January 9, 2013) in the most recent case related to covenants to insure: Kruger ... Continued
Invoices Evidencing Use and Abandoning Use of Trademarks
A decision from the Federal Court of Appeal, Iwasaki Electric Co. Ltd. v. Hortilux Schreder B.V, provides some useful commentary regarding invoices as evidence of ... Continued
BCSC to End Finder’s Fees for Capital Raising Except by Registered Dealer
The BCSC is to end finder’s fees for capital raising except by registered dealer.