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Return to work and the duty to accommodate

Posted on March 7, 2023
By Kimberly Pavao
As the pandemic fades into history, interest in flexible work arrangements and working remotely is likely to prevail to some…

Tips for Estate Planning & Retirement

Posted on March 1, 2023
By Chelsea Dunk
If you are nearing retirement, congratulations! Retirement brings an opportunity to evaluate your plans for your next chapter. Below are…

Business disputes – what are some indications that it’s time to get a lawyer involved?

Posted on March 1, 2023
By HSJ Lawyers
We understand conflicts are disruptive to your business and are often stressful and perhaps costly to your operation. Sometimes conflicts…

BC’s New Family Court Rules Help Divorcing Couples with Families

Posted on November 9, 2022
By Jenna C. Davis
BC has updated its provincial family court rules to help divorcing families reduce conflict, find more collaborative solutions, and increase…

BC Employers: How to Avoid a Constructive Dismissal Claim

Posted on November 9, 2022
By Kimberly Pavao
Employers in BC should understand what constitutes constructive dismissal so they can take steps to protect their business from a…

Construction Disputes: Know Your Resolution Options

Posted on November 8, 2022
By Justin L.W. Haines
Prince George is in the midst of an exciting construction boom, issuing more building permits in the first four months…

Advice from somebody who’s died: Make a will!

Posted on June 21, 2022
By HSJ Lawyers
If you’re anything like me – a 20-something just getting started out in their career, maybe you own a home…

Challenges for Employers Requiring a Return to Work

Posted on June 21, 2022
By Kimberly Pavao
With many employees having worked remotely for significant periods of time or having had the flexibility to work at times…

How to resolve business disputes

Posted on June 16, 2022
By HSJ Lawyers
One of the most challenging aspects of running a business is dealing with disputes when they arise. Whether it is…

The risks in managing your company’s annual filings yourself

Posted on March 9, 2022
By Roberta J. Stewart
Every company must file an annual report with the BC Corporate Registry. For most companies, filing your report by your…

Important details on the new paid sick leave

Posted on March 9, 2022
By Kimberly Pavao
As of January 1, 2022, employers across BC must pay eligible employees up to five sick days per year. This…

Do I need a lawyer to incorporate a company?

Posted on March 9, 2022
By Robin H. Craig
While there is no legal requirement to consult with a lawyer in order to incorporate a company in BC, having…

Webinar invitation: Business Essentials for New and Active Businesses

Posted on November 1, 2021
By HSJ Lawyers
Got 30 minutes for a quick wellness check for your business? Your legal “health check” will examine the status of…

Do your contracts contain landmines?

Posted on October 18, 2021
By Grant A. Zimmerman
Make Sure You Read All Your Contracts Carefully or Have Your Lawyer Read Them For You Recently we have seen…

Mandatory Vaccination Policy

Posted on October 18, 2021
By Kimberly Pavao
Do we need them? Should we have them? How do they affect the workplace? With the fourth wave of Covid-19…

Legal essentials for new and active business owners

Posted on October 18, 2021
By Chelsea Dunk
Launching a new business? New business owners should consider the importance of maintaining the “legal health” of their business. Like…

Thinking about moving in together? What you need to know.

Posted on October 18, 2021
By Jenna C. Davis
No one likes to think about how things are going to end particularly when they are just starting out in…

“Unbundled” Family Law Services Brings Tailored Assistance

Posted on July 20, 2021
By Darren W. Lindsay
A separation, divorce, child custody or property dispute is widely understood to be one of the most challenging events of…

What You Need to Know about the Land Owner Transparency Act

Posted on July 20, 2021
By Robin H. Craig and Chelsea Dunk
Does your corporation, partnership or trust have an interest in your land?? Read on: The Land Owner Transparency Act (LOTA) came…

Vaccination Policy
A New Frontier in Employer-Employee Relations

Posted on July 20, 2021
By Kimberly Pavao
We are fortunate that as our Covid exposures and numbers fall and vaccinations increase – we are looking ahead to…

Adding Adult Children onto Your Home Title

Posted on July 17, 2021
By Jordan Thorne
“Should I add my adult children on title to my home?” is a question that estate planning lawyers often hear….
Succession planning for your family business: Are you prepared?

Succession planning for your family business: Are you prepared?

Posted on March 26, 2021
By Roberta J. Stewart
For many family business owners, succession planning has never been more urgent. A recent KPMG poll of Canadian business owners…
Employers must accommodate employees

Employers must accommodate employees and adapt their workplaces

Posted on March 26, 2021
By Kimberly Pavao
A return to school and usual schedules amidst the second year of the pandemic requires unique considerations for employers. With…
Workplace obligations of employer and employee

Workplace obligations of employers and employees

Posted on March 25, 2021
By Kimberly Pavao
Many employees and employers ask “what are my obligations?”, “what are my rights?”, “what exactly is required of me?” when…
Recent changes to estate and wills legislation

Recent changes to estate and wills legislation

Posted on March 25, 2021
By Justin L.W. Haines
In 2014 British Columbia implemented changes to its wills and estates legislation. One of the provisions of the Wills, Estates,…
COVID-19: What employers must know about employee accommodation leaves

What employers must know about employee accommodation leaves

Posted on March 23, 2021
By Kimberly Pavao
Given the current state of Covid-19 and the anticipation of continued effects of the virus, the new normal continues to…
Changes to Car Accident Injury Claims

Recent Changes to Car Accident Injury Claims

Posted on March 21, 2021
By Justin L.W. Haines
You may have heard that there have been recent changes to car accident injury claims which include a cap on…

Personal Injury – ICBC Cap on Personal Injury Compensation

Posted on November 26, 2018
By Justin L.W. Haines
ICBC Cap on Personal Injury Compensation You may have heard rumblings about changes to car accident injury claims which the…

Personal Injury Claims – Excess Uninsured Motorist Protection

Posted on September 12, 2018
By Kristopher S.R Henderson
It is an unfortunate reality that some drivers out there don’t have very much insurance on their vehicles as the…

Personal Injury – The Onus of Proof

Posted on July 20, 2018
By Richard M. Stewart
The Onus of Proof in Car Accident and Personal Injury Claims A person with a claim for personal injuries after…

Personal Injury – Why Do I Need an Expert

Posted on June 26, 2018
By Justin L.W. Haines
Personal Injury Claims – Why do I need an Expert? It is an unfortunate reality that many who are injured…

Personal Injury – How long do I have to make a claim?

Posted on May 16, 2018
By Kristopher S.R Henderson
Personal Injury – How long do I have to make a claim? In British Columbia, most claims resulting from personal…

Personal Injury Claims – Important Steps to Take After an Accident.

Posted on March 26, 2018
By Justin L.W. Haines
If you or any people involved in the accident are seriously injured the first thing to do is take the…

Personal Injury Claims – The Examination for Discovery

Posted on February 16, 2018
By Richard M. Stewart
The Examination for Discovery One of the most important steps in any lawsuit for personal injury damages is the Examination…

Personal Injury Claims: Slip and Fall Slip-ups

Posted on February 3, 2018
By Kristopher S.R Henderson
Many people incorrectly assume that personal injury claims only arise from car accidents. Slip and fall accidents, which can occur…

Joint Tenancy Ownership with Children

Posted on December 21, 2017
By Roberta J. Stewart
Children as Joint Tenant Owners If you are thinking of adding your child’s name to your property jointly, then you…

What is my claim worth?

Posted on December 4, 2017
By Richard M. Stewart
A common first question to a lawyer is what is my injury worth? In a personal injury claim, your lawyer…

Personal Injury Claims For Psychological Symptoms

Posted on September 22, 2017
By Justin L.W. Haines
Personal Injury Claims For Psychological Symptoms Many people injured by another’s negligence think that available compensation is limited to claims…

Aggravated Damages in Employment Law

Posted on August 3, 2017
By Kimberly Pavao
Wrongful Dismissal and Aggravated Damages Anyone can lose their job. Sometimes, the employer is justified in terminating your employment. But…

Personal Injuries – Your Duty to Try to Recover

Posted on July 11, 2017
By Kristopher S.R Henderson
When you’ve been injured in a car accident or slip and fall incident, some of the first things you’ll likely…

How many Wills do I need? Multiple Wills in Estate Planning

Posted on July 11, 2017
By Roberta J. Stewart
Multiple Wills in Estate Planning When a person dies, some of their assets will pass directly to designated beneficiaries and…

What Happens If I Die Without a Will?

Posted on July 11, 2017
By HSJ Lawyers
Graham and Alice (not their real names) had been married for 23 years when Graham died suddenly of a heart…
Roberta J. Stewart

Roberta Stewart appointed to Real Estate Foundation Board of Governors

Posted on July 11, 2017
By HSJ Lawyers
Roberta Stewart has been appointed by the Real Estate Council of BC to serve on the Real Estate Foundation Board…

Personal Injuries – Changes to Income Loss Compensation

Posted on June 14, 2017
By Justin L.W. Haines
There has recently been an important Court ruling affecting personal injury law in British Columbia. The British Columbia Court of…

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