I totally understand why the "natural" succession plan is to pass the business on to the children.

The sale of a business to a third party is a great business succession strategy. While a sale is a complex and time consuming process,...

Many business owners make the mistake of thinking that the only objective of a seller of a business is to get as much money as possible on closing.

Have you ever negotiated a contract where the other party deliberately conceals information from you, intending to take advantage of that information after the deal is done...

Yesterday the Premier announced that the BC Employment Standards Act is amended to extend layoff periods from a maximum of 16 weeks (which was an extension from the normal 13 week period) to 24 weeks.

On May 4, 2020, the BC government announced that the maximum allowable length of temporary layoffs in the province is extended from 13 weeks to 16 weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This morning the BC government announced amendments to the BC Employment Standards Act ("ESA"). These amendments will provide job protection for employees who are unable to work as a result of the...

On May 25, 2020, Prime Minister Trudeau advised that he is working with the provinces to develop paid sick leave for employees. The Prime Minister stated that paid sick leave of up to 10 days a year is a "good idea".

On May 7, 2020, the federal government announced that it is in the process of finalizing deals with the provinces to provide a wage top up for some essential workers.

Our Forestry Law Chair, Jessica Anderson, was a contributing editor to the recent 2024 Re-Issue of the Forestry Chapter in Halsbury's Laws of Canada.

Exciting news for hopeful parents-to-be in British Columbia! The recent announcement in the B.C. Budget 2024-2025 reveals that the province will now

The 2024 edition of the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia's Probate & Estate Administration Practice Manual has been published featuring extensive contributions...

On July 13, 2020, the federal government confirmed another extension to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS"), extending this support program until December, 2020...

The 32nd edition of CLE BC's Annual Review of Law & Practice is out! The book highlights key developments in all major areas of the law, with chapters written by leading practitioners in each field.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office will be taking its efiling systems for trademarks down from Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 00:00 EDT to Monday, June 17, 2019, at 06:00 EDT, for system upgrades and enhancements.

What is a representation agreement and how do you know if you need one.

William Holder is a senior litigation lawyer and mediator who has a deep understanding of commercial leasing, commercial real estate and business litigation. Here are a few topics

For many adults, the first of the month means that rent is due. Due to measures intended to curb the spread of COVID-19, however, many renters are struggling to make their monthly payment today.

On March 1, 2021, the provincial government announced proposed legislation that will increase the hurdles faced by landlords wishing to complete renovations in tenanted residential property.

The Superintendent of Real Estate ("SRE") under the Real Estate Development Marketing Act ("REDMA") is amending Policy Statements 5 and 6 to permanently extend the early marketing period...