The Use of Video Surveillance by Strata Corporations
A recent decision of the British Columbia Privacy Commissioner’s Office provides useful guidance for all strata corporations using or considering the use of video surveillance. ... Continued
The Health Care Costs Recovery Act: Not Just for Bad Drivers
The Health Care Costs Recovery Act (the “Act“) came into force in BC just over a year ago. Under that legislation, if a person receives ... Continued
Dismissal of Federally Regulated Employees
The concept of unjust dismissal under the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”) is different from, and broader than, the common law concept of wrongful dismissal, ... Continued
Pre-Employment Screening – Legal & Practical Issues Surrounding Criminal Background Checks
Hiring the right employees is essential to the success of a business. Accordingly, the importance of thorough pre-employment screening of job candidates cannot be overemphasized. ... Continued
BC Supreme Court issues controversial strata property insurance ruling
BC’s Strata Property Act, which governs condominiums in that Province, makes it mandatory for each strata corporation to obtain $2,000,000.00 of property damage and bodily ... Continued
Nicole Byres speaks to the Conference Board of Canada
Nicole Byres will be speaking to members of the Conference Board of Canada Compensation Research Centre on June 11, 2010 in Vancouver. The theme of ... Continued
Price Adjustment Clauses
When selling a business it is common for the purchase and sale contract to include one or more adjustments to the purchase price. Adjustments may ... Continued
Director and Officer Liability in a Down Cycle
Last year was a difficult one for many corporations, and even bullish forecasts for the balance of this year indicate further challenges ahead. Sovereign debt ... Continued
Do you do business with the BC Government or a Provincial entity?
Recent amendments to the Lobbyists Registration Act have broadened the definition of “lobby” and changed the criteria of what constitutes an “in-house lobbyist”. Previously, the ... Continued
Canadian Tax Changes for Employee Stock Options
The Canadian federal budget introduced changes to the tax ramifications of employee stock options.
Darren Donnelly on HST
Darren Donnelly will be speaking about the Harmonized Sales Tax at a breakfast seminar hosted by the Urban Development Institute on June 3 in Vancouver. ... Continued
Mark Longo at Fusion Salon 2010
On May 27, Mark Longo will present a workshop at the Fusion Bootcamp, part of the Fusion Salon Investment Forum 2010 taking place at the ... Continued