Will WESA make “per stirpes” extinct?
Per Stirpes defined and discussion on the changes coming under WESA
BC Court of Appeal confirms that the validity of liens should not be assessed on the merits on applications under s. 24 or 25 of the Builders Lien Act
The decision in West Fraser Mills. Ltd v. BKB Construction Ltd., 2012 BCCA 89 confirmed that under s. 24 and 25 of the Builders Lien ... Continued
Coverage for Construction Deficiencies: BCSC Examines the ‘Particular Part’ in the CGL Work Exclusion
In an April, 2012 ruling in Lombard General Insurance v. Canadian Surety Company, the British Columbia Supreme Court (“BCSC”) analyzed and applied the “particular part” ... Continued
Canadian Securities Regulators Impose New Rules on OTC Issuers
Canadian Securities Regulators impose new rules on OTC issuers.
BC Amends BCI 51-509 to Parallel New CSA OTC Rule
The BCSC amends BCI 51-509 to parallel the new CSA OTC Rule.
Trademark Settlement Agreements: Lost in Translation
A recent Ontario case is a rare example of parties seeking a judicial interpretation of a trademark settlement agreement. It also emphasizes the importance of ... Continued
How far can a Court go to rectify a mistake in a Will?
Discussion on the lengths that the Courts will go to rectify a will.
Supreme Court of Canada Considers Trust Residence
Supreme Court of Canada Considers Trust Residence
Your mission, should you choose to accept it…
Discussion on the Executor’s responsibilities for administration of the estate.
The Times they are a-changing: Society Act Changes Continue to be Debated
Proposed changes to the Society Act.
Failure to Launch
Discussion on children failing to leave home but not contributing to the household expenses.
Teaching the value of money through philanthropy
Teaching the value of money through philanthropy