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

Watson Goepel LLP was recently featured on the The Vancouver Life, where Associate Counsel Anita Boscariol discussed the legal impact of the Cowichan land claim decision in Richmond.

Closed or inaccessible courts during this pandemic prompted me to consider how we resolve matrimonial disputes generally, and, more specifically, how we can resolve them more effectively in...

Failure to do so could result in significant fines being levied against the corporation or other entity.

In March 2020, the aggressive spread of COVID-19 cases created uncertainty and economic chaos for businesses in Canada. One British Columbia employer took the step of laying off a significant number of its employees.

The role of an executor or trustee in estate cases is one of significant responsibility and trust. Executors and trustees are tasked with managing and distributing the assets...

Riding off-road vehicles (ORVs), like ATVs, dirt bikes, and side-by-sides, is a popular pastime across Canada. Not only are they used for recreational purposes...

Every summer, Alberta welcomes visitors from across Canada and the United States. While tourism benefits local communities and businesses, it also increases the risk of motor vehicle accidents involving drivers...

This article is part of a series of educational blog posts created by a team of Watson Goepel women lawyers in light of International Women's Day 2023, to empower, celebrate, and encourage women in Canada.

Deciding when to incorporate your startup in Canada involves balancing legal protection, tax efficiency, and growth strategy. This guide examines the key factors founders should evaluate—from liability exposure and investor readiness to revenue thresholds and operational complexity—to determine the optimal timing for incorporation.

If you were injured at work in Alberta and your claim with the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta (WCB Alberta) was denied...

Janet De Vita and Alina Gdaniec examine Apps v. Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd., highlighting the limits of liability waivers in ski resorts and their impact on personal injury claims.

Falls are the leading cause of injury related hospitalizations in Canada with 20-30% of seniors experiencing one or more falls each year.

In Canada there are three ways to resolve a dispute: litigation, mediation, or arbitration. Each pathway carries distinct trade offs in cost, speed, privacy, finality, and enforceability.

Summer is one of the busiest travel seasons in Alberta. Families head out on road trips, motorcycles return to the highways, construction zones increase, and more drivers spend extended hours on the road. Unfortunately, summer also brings a noticeable rise in motor vehicle accidents across the province.

Internet scams have evolved into sophisticated, cross-border operations costing victims billions each year. Agencies such as the FTC and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre continue to report rising fraud losses driven by phishing, fake investment platforms, and cryptocurrency schemes.

Being involved in a car accident can be overwhelming, but knowing the right steps to take immediately afterward can protect your health, insurance benefits, and legal rights.

Shared parenting child support Canada, 50/50 custody child support BC, and the child support 40 percent rule Canada are among the most searched family law questions.

Estate disputes in British Columbia can come down to a deceptively simple question: When does an inheritance actually "vest"—at death, or only when the estate is distributed?

It's important to honour the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada, not only on Truth and Reconciliation Day but every day; the day is an opportunity...