Return to work and the duty to accommodate
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
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?
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
Make Sure You Read All Your Contracts Carefully or Have Your Lawyer Read Them For You Recently we have seen…
Mandatory Vaccination Policy
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
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.
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
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
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
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
“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?
For many family business owners, succession planning has never been more urgent. A recent KPMG poll of Canadian business owners…
Employers must accommodate employees and adapt their workplaces
A return to school and usual schedules amidst the second year of the pandemic requires unique considerations for employers. With…
Workplace obligations of employers and employees
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
In 2014 British Columbia implemented changes to its wills and estates legislation. One of the provisions of the Wills, Estates,…
What employers must know about employee accommodation leaves
Given the current state of Covid-19 and the anticipation of continued effects of the virus, the new normal continues to…
Recent Changes to Car Accident Injury Claims
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
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
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
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
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?
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.
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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?
Graham and Alice (not their real names) had been married for 23 years when Graham died suddenly of a heart…
Roberta Stewart appointed to Real Estate Foundation Board of Governors
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
There has recently been an important Court ruling affecting personal injury law in British Columbia. The British Columbia Court of…