Clarification on Limitation to Commence Lien Against the Holdback
The Builders Lien Act, S.B.C. 1997, c. 45 (the “Act”) and the well known Shimco case provide that the holdback required to be retained on ... Continued
SEC Adopts “Say-On-Pay” Rules
The SEC adopted new say-on-pay rules.
SEC Proposes Changes to Accredited Investor Qualifications
The SEC proposed changes to accredited investor qualifications.
Damage Caused By Grow-Ops… Covered!
Hanlon v. ING Insurance Company of Canada, 2011 BCSC 73 An unsuspecting Salmon Arm resident, Ms. Hanlon, had the misfortune of renting her home (the ... Continued
The Statutory Declaration – Good to Get, but No Guarantee
The regime for construction contracting is like a pyramid, with labour and materials ascending from workers and suppliers through subcontractors to the general contractor and ... Continued
CPP Rule Changes In Force January 1, 2011
On January 1st, 2011 a number of changes to the Canada Pension Plan came into force. These changes will be gradually implemented however once fully ... Continued
Social Networking Policy – Do you have one?
The majority of employees, young and old, are accessing social networking sites on a daily basis. We are often asked to speak about or advise ... Continued
Restaurant Trademarks: Worth their Salt?
The Globe and Mail is reporting on a dispute that has arisen between Vancouver’s Salt Tasting Room, which opened in 2006, and Toronto’s Salt Wine ... Continued
UDI Vancouver – Annual Industry Forecast Luncheon 2011
This article summarizes the UDI Vancouver 2011 Annual Industry Forecast Luncheon.
Rules Governing Foreign Investment in Canada
The Investment Canada Act (the “Act”) is a statute of general application governing investments in “Canadian businesses” by non-Canadians. The purpose of the Act is ... Continued
Doing Business in Canada – Advantages of Incorporating in British Columbia
Foreign enterprises wishing to establish a Canadian subsidiary corporation have the choice of incorporating under the federal Canada Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”) or the ... Continued
Happy New Year
Happy New Year and welcome to this issue of Business Matters, the newsletter of Clark Wilson’s Private Company Transactions Group. As many private company owners ... Continued