Unsurprisingly, Canadian courts have considered numerous personal injury claims over the years arising from hockey and other sports injuries. These cases can be difficult for plaintiffs to...

In the Canadian legal system, the courts are bound by their previous decisions. This means that if an issue has been addressed by the court in a previous matter, the outcome should be the same in the current matter.

AI technology has seen explosive growth in the last few years. It has grown from a set of awkward but sometimes entertaining tools into a multi-billion-dollar industry that people...

The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently released its decision in Karras v. Wizedemy, 2024 BCCA 301, a case involving breach of a non-competition clause after termination of a workplace contract.

Given the abundance of natural resources, access to universal health care, commitment to human rights, and general political stability and prosperity

A Power of Attorney allows someone you trust to manage your financial and legal affairs when you cannot do so yourself.

Contracts are the foundation of business and many personal transactions in Canada. Whether it’s a construction agreement, employment contract, lease, or shareholder arrangement...

A significant part of my practice involves advising clients on which agreements best suit their business needs and goals.

The "Bardal factors" are widely used in employment law to dictate the length of notice an employee ought to expect ...

Our lawyers, Janet De Vita and Ryan Chew, outline how spousal status is determined in estate disputes and the steps to take if you are involved in one.

Limitations dates, or deadlines for taking legal action, are one of the most important issues at the outset of any legal claim.

On November 28, 2019, British Columbia became the first jurisdiction in Canada to incorporate the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ("UNDRIP"), making UNDRIP part of BC law.

When a property is subject to multiple mortgages, can a second mortgagee protect their priority position against further advances made on a first mortgage?

Both provincial and federal governments continue to update legislation and programs introduced this year in response to COVID-19. This blog post highlights some of the recent changes.

When a person is dying, their intensions on distributing their assets may change after their Last Will and Testament (the "Will") was prepared. When this occurs, there may not be enough time...

In our previous discussion, we highlighted several areas where significant progress has been made. This follow-up aims to delve deeper into recent advancements and ongoing efforts, as well as to address the obstacles.

"Othering" refers to "viewing and treating a person or group of people as different from yourself and most people. Othering can lead to discrimination and prejudice against marginalized groups."

Our litigator, Micah Goldberg, explain how evolving case law impacts court-ordered property sales. Learn why securing immediate possession rights is essential.

The legislative regime governing commercial liens in British Columbia has long been overdue for modernization. Fortunately, these calls for modernization are now being heeded.

This is the 2nd of a new 4-part business startup series created by Anand Athiviraham, Senior Associate in our Business Law Group