Social Media Concerns: What Employers Should Know
In the first of our three-part Technology & Privacy Law in the Workplace series, we will be discussing the Federal government’s recent ban on certain ... Continued
Who’s Who Legal: IP – Clark Wilson’s Jeffrey Vicq Returns and Athar Malik Newly Named
Lexology’s Who’s Who Legal (WWL) covers 150+ countries and 80+ areas of the law, identifying the world’s leading lawyers through independent research, third-party recommendations and ... Continued
Can You Marry Your Way Into Inheritance? Understanding Restrictions on Property Transfers
Authors: Hannah Rachel Solmon and Zachary Murphy-Rogers In Vancouver, BC, a contentious situation recently unfolded at a local housing co-op when a man, one Mr. Mihaljo ... Continued
Beware: Your Careful Trust Planning can be Varied by the Court: Winding up a Trust with Contingent Beneficiaries
By Maria Starko and Zachary Murphy-Rogers When setting up a trust, it can be difficult to imagine all the future scenarios and who may end ... Continued
Canada Labour Code Termination Provision Amendments: February 1, 2024
Federally regulated employers who have employees that fall under the Canada Labour Code (the ”Code”) will need to take note of significant changes effecting employer ... Continued
Canada’s New Transparency Register Reporting Requirements
By Alexandra Madden Since June 2019, most corporations incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “Act”) have been required to maintain a register of ... Continued
Using Shareholders’ Agreements to Avoid Deadlock in Family Enterprises
1. Shareholders’ Agreements 101 The shareholders of a company are its owners, holding basic rights such as appointing directors and sharing in the company’s profits. ... Continued
Ensuring Continuity of Family Vision & Values in the Family Enterprise
1. Family Business Philosophy Every family has their own vision, values, and business philosophy. However, putting this vision and philosophy into practice in the family ... Continued
Clark Wilson Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Law Firms in 2024 by The Globe and Mail
Clark Wilson has been recognized again on The Globe and Mail’s annual list of Canada’s best law firms. Our firm was recommended in the area ... Continued
My Ex is Alienating Our Child From Me: What Are My Options?
When a couple decides to separate or divorce, it’s a difficult decision that can quickly become emotionally charged – especially when there are children involved. ... Continued
Proposed Legislation to Provide Builders with Transparency and Cost Certainty Upfront
By Sarah Jones and Harman Kang On November 7, 2023, the Government of British Columbia proposed legislation aimed at providing builders and municipalities with a ... Continued
New Employment-Related Laws For 2024
Workers Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 41) This legislation creates further obligations for workers and employers From January 1, 2024. S154(2): Duty to Cooperate – workers ... Continued