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….
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“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…
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…
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…
A recent Supreme Court of Canada decision provides a reminder that there are multiple avenues by which contractors, sub-contractors, and material suppliers may pursue and secure claims for work or materials supplied to a construction or renovation project. An important take-away…
Dropping children off at school can be an emotional time. It can also be a chaotic, disorderly, and confused time when parents are running late for other commitments, and children are excited or reluctant to leave the vehicle. In these…
Of all the frightening things that Donald Trump has said, perhaps the most fear-inducing is the phrase “you’re fired”. These words are very often equated with unemployment, anxiety, and financial stress. If you’ve recently been terminated or dismissed from your…