In this issue - #117 October 30, 2008

A committee formed by the British Columbia Law Institute is asking the public for feedback on its consultation paper on proposals for a new Commercial Tenancy Act (the “Act”).  The committee intends to publish a final report in June 2009.

The link below takes you to a document Grant Thornton, Chartered Accountants, have prepared as a general advice piece for anyone doing business in these troubled economic times. It is a good read.

The B.C. Human Rights Coalition will be operating free human rights clinics in Kelowna, commencing on November 26, 2008.  They will be returning every 6-8 weeks thereafter.

It's usually not that difficult to come up with new ideas - just look in your suggestion box or go to lunch with staff members.

At work, there are two types of bad guys or gals. One is the actual enemy -- the person who sets out to make your life miserable.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning taxpayers to beware of a recent scam where some Canadians are receiving a letter fraudulently identified as coming from the CRA and asking for personal information.

As part of its economic plan to address the global economic slowdown, the British Columbia government will accelerate its 2008 Budget plan to reduce income taxes.

Are you contemplating getting married but want to ensure that your assets are protected in the event of a future separation from your new spouse?

One of out six liability claims against health care entities is associated with infections, injuries and other conditions acquired at the hospital, according to a new report.

GlaxoSmithKline PLC agreed to pay $40 million to settle allegations in a class-action lawsuit that it improperly promoted the antidepressant Paxil for use in children.

The drug maker Pfizer earlier this decade manipulated the publication of scientific studies to bolster the use of its epilepsy drug Neurontin for other disorders.

Drug maker Cephalon Inc., completing a previously announced settlement, will pay $425 million for illegally marketing a highly addictive lollipop painkiller and two other drugs for non-approved uses.

Granite countertops, a popular and stylish amenity in high-end kitchens across the country, are coming under fire after a flurry of complaints to the Environmental Protection Agency claiming they can decay over time and emit radon, a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer.