“Community is Everything” is a motto that our firm takes to heart. Our lawyers and staff seek out community development opportunities because we believe that part of our service includes participating in the activities, organizations and associations that help make…
Legal Services Speaker for Seniors & Caregivers Wellness Expo, Port Moody The Seniors & Caregivers Wellness Expo presented by Vancity on Saturday, June 3, 2017, took place at Inlet Theatre & Galleria, Port Moody. 25 participants from public, private and…
With the mounting cost of home ownership in the Lower Mainland, it is becoming more and more popular for individuals to increase their buying power by purchasing property together. Having a co-ownership agreement in place can help you minimize the…
When two or more people own real property together, they can own as either joint tenants or tenants in common. There are key distinctions between the two arrangements, which is why it is important that you consult with a lawyer…
It was announced this week that in the spring of 2017, the Ontario government is expected to introduce new legislation to modernize construction lien and holdback rules in that province. It is anticipated that this new legislation will include new…
An important new decision was released last week by our Court of Appeal (J.F. v. S.K.W 2016 BCCA 186), which will have a significant impact on how “Excluded Property” under the Family Law Act (“FLA”) is treated by the courts….
“Cause I was a bit too leisurely” (Prince – Raspberry Beret) Music superstar Prince was tragically found dead in his home last week at the age of 57. Prince was a musical genius. A generational talent. A songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist,…
Are you a contractor or material supplier supplying work or materials on federal government projects? There is legislation being considered by the Senate, called the Canada Prompt Payment Act, which could make receiving payments on federal government projects easier, and…
You have provided great work and you expect to be paid – so what’s holding you back? Maybe it’s your invoices. If you have not given much thought to your invoices in a while, it might be time for an invoice…
Residents of Metro Vancouver spend an average of one hour per day driving vehicles to and from work. It is therefore not surprising that many motor vehicle accidents happen during this commute. The issue of when the resulting personal injury…
