A Tale of Two Spouses: Boughton v. Widner Estate
In a recent decision, the British Columbia Supreme Court grappled with an estate dispute where a deceased was survived by two spouses. This unique decision, ... Continued
Increased Hurdles Proposed for Residential Landlords – Renovations and Rent Freezes
On March 1, 2021, the provincial government announced proposed legislation that will increase the hurdles faced by landlords wishing to complete renovations in tenanted residential ... Continued
Summary of the Changes to the Divorce Act
Today, March 1, 2021, marks the coming into force of significant changes to the Divorce Act. These changes were originally to come into effect on ... Continued
CCDC 2 2020 Déjà Vu
The CCDC 2 2020 is CCDC’s latest and greatest iteration of the proposed standard form for a stipulated price contract. A lot has been written ... Continued
Wheat Kings and Alleged Wrongdoings: The Tragically Hip Sues Mill Street over “100th Meridian” Beer
On February 9, 2021, THE Incorporated – better known as “The Tragically Hip” or “The Hip” – filed a Statement of Claim (the “Claim”) in ... Continued
The Costs of a One-Night-Stand
People seek out legal advice for many big decisions: Need to sign a contract? Immigrating to a new country? Starting a business? Settling an estate? ... Continued
Extra Extra – 6% Cap on Disbursements
Last year, the BC government amended the Evidence Act to limit the number of experts and expert reports related to damages in motor vehicle personal ... Continued
Valentine’s Day Series Part 3: Making Babies without Making Love: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Fertility
Welcome to the world of reproductive technology. Many people experience the human desire to build a family, but can’t do so naturally. The reality is ... Continued
The Conundrum at the Heart of Public Domain Day
Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter—tomorrow we ... Continued
Valentine’s Day Series, Part 2: Multiple Spouses, Wedding Woes, and Annulments
For those not in a relationship, Valentine’s Day may bring longing for that knight in shining armour or whirlwind romance. Before jumping in headfirst, beware ... Continued
Bad Faith Claims Against Insurers – Recent Cases of Note
Bad faith in the insurance context occurs when an insurer acts contrary to its duty of good faith. The perception of what exactly is deemed ... Continued
Valentine’s Day Series, Part 1: Secrets Between Spouses
In the current age of technology, privacy is frequently on everyone’s mind. But how does this impact spousal relationships? People generally have a natural reaction ... Continued