Wills Variation – Estrangement Does Not Necessarily Negate Moral Duties
Recent BCSC case indicates estrangement does not necessarily negate the will-maker’s moral obligations to a spouse or children
Curing Deficiencies in a Will – Examples from Other Provinces
New provisions in WESA on curing deficiencies in a will are similar to those in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Canadian Securities Proposals to Streamline Venture Issuer Disclosure
The CSA proposes amendments to streamline venture issuer disclosure.
Case Review: McCormick v. Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
In the much anticipated decision of McCormick v. Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP issued today, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Mr. McCormick, previously an ... Continued
Amy Mortimore and Gordon Behan to present at Trial Lawyers Association of BC event
Amy Mortimore and Gordon Behan are presenting at the upcoming TLABC Estate Litigation Seminar addressing the new omnibus estate legislation, WESA (Wills, Estates and Succession ... Continued
Warren Brazier published in BC Business
Warren Brazier was published in BC Business on May 20, 2014. In his article, “The Business Case for Clean LNG in B.C.“, Warren discusses how ... Continued
Congratulations 2013/2014 Articling Students
On Thursday, May 15th we held a reception at our office to congratulate five of our 2013/2014 articling students on their Call to the Bar. ... Continued
David Austin and Warren Brazier analyze the Site C dam review
Yesterday, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Joint Review Panel issued its comprehensive Report on BC Hydro’s Site C Clean Energy Project. David Austin was interviewed ... Continued
CEAA JRP Issues Report and Recommendations on BC Mega Dam
Discussion of Canadian Environmental Agency’s Joint Review Panel on BC Hydro’s Site C Dam Project
Welcome 2014 Summer Articling Students
We are very pleased to welcome the 2014 summer articling students to Clark Wilson. The students are already in full swing with training and orientation ... Continued
Distinction Between Substantive v. Procedural Law Determines Applicability of No Fault Auto Insurance Scheme
In Ngo v. Luong, 2014 BCSC 516, the Supreme Court of British Columbia considered whether Saskatchewan’s Automobile Accident Insurance Act, R.S.S. 1978, c. A-35 (AAIA), ... Continued
CSA Publishes Guidance for Proxy Advisory Firms
The CSA published guidance for proxy advisory firms.