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Mar 07

When it comes to co-ownership, get it in writing

By BTM Lawyers Real Estate No Comments

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…

Mar 07

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Structuring shared property ownership to meet your objectives

By BTM Lawyers Real Estate, Wills & Estates No Comments

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…

Sep 27

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Updates to the Construction Lien Act in Ontario

By BTM Lawyers Construction No Comments

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…

May 05

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Losing Excluded Property By Changing Title

By BTM Lawyers Family Law No Comments

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.…

Apr 29

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Prince Dies Without Will, Leaves Multi-million Dollar Estate Up For Dispute

By BTM Lawyers Wills & Estates No Comments

“Cause I was a bit too leisurely” (Prince – Raspberry Beret) Prince playing at Coachella 2008. Music superstar Prince was tragically found dead in his home last week at the age of 57. Prince was a musical genius. A generational…

Apr 26

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Proposed New Law Could Make It Easier For Contractors & Materials Suppliers To Get Paid on Federal Projects

By BTM Lawyers Construction No Comments

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…

Feb 02

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Getting Paid: Does your Company Need an Invoice Check-up?

By BTM Lawyers Construction No Comments

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…

Jan 13

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The Commute Dispute: Workers’ Compensation vs. ICBC Claims

By BTM Lawyers Personal Injury No Comments

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…

Jan 06

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New Provisions of BC Building Act Now In Force

By BTM Lawyers Construction No Comments

On December 15, 2015 a few provisions of the new Building Act, S.B.C. 2015, c. 2 (Bill 3) came into force. The sections now in force are: Sections 5, 7, 9, and 43. The BC Government has stated that these…

Nov 17

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Not Following The Advice Of Your Doctor May Reduce Your ICBC Claim

By BTM Lawyers Personal Injury No Comments

Car accidents unfortunately happen every day in Metro Vancouver, and we see more crashes this time of year with the shorter, darker, rainy days. As a result, we get accustomed to hearing accident reports on the radio, and seeing flashing ambulance lights drive by…

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When it comes to co-ownership, get it in writing

Structuring shared property ownership to meet your objectives

Updates to the Construction Lien Act in Ontario

Losing Excluded Property By Changing Title

Prince Dies Without Will, Leaves Multi-million Dollar Estate Up For Dispute

Proposed New Law Could Make It Easier For Contractors & Materials Suppliers To Get Paid on Federal Projects

Getting Paid: Does your Company Need an Invoice Check-up?

The Commute Dispute: Workers’ Compensation vs. ICBC Claims

New Provisions of BC Building Act Now In Force

Not Following The Advice Of Your Doctor May Reduce Your ICBC Claim

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