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Our lawyers lend their expertise and knowledge in the blog posts below. They will keep you up to date and informed on the latest news and information centered around legal matters close to home and across the country.
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Employer liability for a holiday party
November 30, 2022 Hosting a holiday party this season with your staff or clients? Know your liabilities before you plan.
The LOTR Deadline Is Approaching
November 15, 2022 If you have a company or business that owns land, the massive LOTR deadline is coming up quickly.
Exploring Consumer Protection
November 01, 2022 Did you know? Consumers have rights to reconsider and cancel their purchase, all covered by a specific Act in BC.
Legal Articles
Estate Grants: Grant Of Probate
June 26, 2019 Probate is a process through which the court validates the authenticity of a will. Once the process is complete, the court issues a Grant of Probate.
Power Of Attorney: Definitions And Guidelines
June 17, 2019 A Power of Attorney is a document that allows you to appoint a person or organization to manage your financial affairs and some legal matters.
Lawyer Spotlight On Andrea Meyes
April 25, 2019 This past March, FH&P Lawyers had the pleasure of welcoming Andrea Meyes into the team as an articling student.
Colin Flannigan Gives Guidelines On Law Talk
April 12, 2019 So you've been appointed Power of Attorney; what next? 'Initially, forget the honor of being appointed' says Colin, 'Focus, instead, on what the needs of the donor are. This includes financial responsibility,…
Is Mediation For Me? When To Resort To Alternative Dispute Resolution
March 07, 2019 Legal proceedings can be long, expensive, and time consuming. There is an alternative or complementary process which may allow parties in a dispute to settle it faster and cheaper than going to trial:…
Business Practices And Consumer Protection Act: Direct Sales
February 05, 2019 It's a classic scenario - someone rings your doorbell or calls your home to ‚Äòmake you an offer you can't refuse' on a product or service that they are selling. Whether it's a robust cable package, a…
From Meditation To Mediation: How Kristin Greenough Maintains A Balance Of Yoga And The Law
January 30, 2019 As far as settings go, a lawyer's office and a yoga studio seem oxymoronic, an unspoken rule forbidding one from entering the space of the other. FH&P's Kristin Greenough, however, refutes this misconception,…
Dad Cut Me Out Of The Will — What Are My Options?
January 25, 2019 Dealing with the passing of a family member, especially a parent, is a painful and emotional process. What can make this process even more difficult is finding out that you were not included in their Will.
The High Road: Indigenous Peoples And The Legalization Of Marijuana
December 18, 2018 With so much discussion about the ramifications of the legalization of cannabis in Canada, why has so little dialogue centred around the unique opportunities available to establish cannabis ventures on…
