Legal Alert Blog
Changes to Law, Major Case Decisions, Industry Trends, & Other Legal Issues
Reference checks can put former employers in an awkward position. Employers want to tell the truth but may be concerned about the potential legal consequences of providing a bad reference.
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Being an Executor is a big job. Be careful who you pick, and make sure that they are willing to do it.
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One of the first tasks in any potential litigation matter is to identify the applicable limitation period.
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A recent case from our Court of Appeal articulates the standard required to establish an entitlement to aggravated damages resulting from a wrongful dismissal.
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The recent flooding throughout the Province of British Columbia and specifically the Okanagan region creates unique problems for First Nation Bands and their members.
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New Underinsured Motorist Protection (UMP) options are now available from ICBC. Learn why you should take advantage of this new option for UMP.
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The breakdown of a relationship inevitably triggers a number of issues, both personal and financial, that may require immediate and careful management.
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Rule 25-2 of the Supreme Court Civil Rules requires Notice to be sent to beneficiaries, next of kin, and sometimes others, “at least 21 days” before the Executor files the Probate application materials with the Court.
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A recent case out of Ontario illustrates that not all refusals to pay an employee’s compensation amount to a constructive dismissal, even if the amount owing is over $300,000.
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We’ve all had them at some point: those neighbour you can’t seem to get along with.
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