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Our lawyers lend their expertise and knowledge in the blog posts below. They will keep you up to date and informed on the latest news and information centered around legal matters close to home and across the country.
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Immigration During a Pandemic
June 28, 2022 The affects of COVID-19 continue to make things challenging to secure foreign workers for Okanagan business
Before Signing Your Business Lease
June 14, 2022 When leasing a space there are several key pieces a tenant should know whether it's a new or long-standing business
Marketing & Tracking Your Business Legally
May 31, 2022 Having a good marketing campaign is important, but tracking results is just as critical in today's landscape
Legal Articles
Elder Law - You Can't Take It With You
June 16, 2016 Adult Caregivers The scenario starts out like this: an elderly parent is unable to care for themselves and an adult child moves in to help take care of them... A will that divides the estate equally may…
Last Will & Testament; What Counts As A Will?
May 25, 2016 The new Wills, Estates and Succession Act, SBC 2009, c. 13 (WESA) came into force on March 31, 2015. One of the changes to BC wills law that came along with WESA was the ability for the court to cure a…
Reasons For Judgment In Wrongful Dismissal Action
April 20, 2016 Mr. Williams successfully argued that his client had negotiated an oral fixed term employment contract
Purchasing A Tenanted Property
January 15, 2016 Purchasing a residential property which has tenants currently living in the residence can offer a number of challenges. Being aware of those challenges will help you to minimize your exposure and ensure…
Executor's Guide To Digital Assets
January 14, 2016 Our digital lives are evolving faster than ever. Executors are responsible for taking over the administration of a person's assets after that person dies, and that responsibility extends to taking control…
Winter Conditions? Pass With Caution
January 12, 2016 BC Court of Appeal confirms that a driver may be liable for unsafely passing a vehicle in winter conditions and causing an accident.
Social Media And Your Personal Injury Claim
December 17, 2015 In a world interwoven with social media, insurance companies are increasingly using social media accounts to decrease the value of a personal injury claim. Being aware of how insurance companies will use…
Real Estate Development: Business Structure
November 14, 2015 In the first installment of this two part article, we canvassed the common forms of development financing. We now turn to the various business structures available to the developer to carry out the development…
Waivers In Sport, Recreation, And Adventure Tourism
November 04, 2015 It is an annual tradition for my family to go to the mall in the fall and purchase our annual season ski passes. We get our pictures taken (and I have kept our passes for every year - they show the children…
