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Legal Podcast Episodes
How To Avoid Legal Action In Business
May 03, 2022 This week our hosts discuss potentially avoiding litigation when it comes to business transactions.
Applying For And Receiving Business Credit
April 19, 2022 At some point of a business life cycle, a business is going to need some credit, but how do you get it?
Protecting Your Business Trade Secrets
April 05, 2022 What legal matters can a business take to keep confidentiality of their trade secrets in a very competitive market?
Legal Articles
So You Want To Be A Guardian?
July 08, 2015 With the coming into force of the Family Law Act, SBC, 2011, ch. 25 (FLA) on March 18, 2013, the law pertaining to the guardianship of children changed in British Columbia. Under the former act, the Family…
No More Restraining Orders?
June 07, 2015 The Family Law Act, S.B.C. 2011, ch. 25 came into force on March 18, 2013. The new Act contains sweeping changes in a number of areas, including domestic violence. This increased emphasis on the rights…
Don't Burn Bridges: How To Leave Your Job
June 07, 2015 I am often consulted by people who want legal advice about ending their employment. Some have been terminated and need advice about a severance package they have been offered. Some want to leave one employer…
The Four Kinds Of Digital Assets
May 22, 2015 Our daily transactions and interactions are increasingly done online and by email. Consider how many online accounts and passwords you have.
Property Division Under The New Family Law Act
April 17, 2015 With the coming into force of the new Family Law Act on March 18, 2013, there are wide sweeping changes to how couples divide their property upon separation and divorce. Most notably, common law couples…
Underinsured Motorist Protection
April 16, 2015 In my last blog, I wrote about how a BC motorist is only obligated, as part of the process of licensing and insuring his or her vehicle, to purchase Basic Autoplan Insurance. Basic Autoplan Insurance provides…
'Can My Employer Do That?'
April 14, 2015 The peaks and valleys of British Columbia's economic landscape are often leaving employers looking for ways to reorganize their businesses, cut expenses and lower their overhead. Unfortunately, employees…
Is Joint Tenancy The Right Choice?
March 10, 2015 I am often asked by clients whether they should hold their assets jointly; whether it's a bank account, their vehicle, or their home.
Can I Keep That Real Estate Deposit If The Purchaser Walks?
February 19, 2015 This was the question put before the British Columbia Court of Appeal in the recent decision of Tang v. Zhang 2013 BCCA 52. In the purchase of a $2 Million property in Vancouver, the Purchaser had put…
