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Changes to Law, Major Case Decisions, Industry Trends, & Other Legal Issues

Increases To The Canadian Intellectual Property Office Filing Fees (January 1, 2024)

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The Canadian Intellectual Property Office is increasing most of its official fees by 25%s, effective January 1st, 2024,

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Speculation And Vacancy Tax – Enforcement

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Categories: Blog, Real Estate, Tax
The Speculation and Vacancy Tax has been in force in British Columbia since 2018 and owners of residential real estate in certain designated areas must file a declaration setting out how they use the property and whether it meets one of the exemptions.

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The Underused Housing Tax Filing Extension Brings Relief To Many Property Owners

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Categories: Blog, Tax
Owners of Canadian residential property can breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to the relatively new Federal Underused Housing Tax (the “UHT”) that came into effect on January 01, 2022.

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Sepsis Medical Negligence 101

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Categories: Blog, Medical Malpractice
Sepsis is an often preventable killer, and is one of the most deadly and costly medical conditions physicians and hospitals must face.

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I Want To Dispute A Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision. What Are My Options?

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Categories: Blog, Litigation
The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) is BC’s online tribunal that offers a collaborative approach to resolving disputes.

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Passing Of Trustee’s Accounts And The Duty To Account . . .

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An Executor/Administrator/Trustee must be ready at all times to account for the trust property.

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Have You Ever Been Seriously Injured By A Vaccine?

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Categories: Blog, Product Liability
If you have been injured from a vaccine, you may be eligible for relief in accordance with product liability principles.

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Should I Draft A Letter Of Wishes To My Estate Trustee ?

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When a trust is established, through a will or other mechanism, it’s often advised for the person who made the will to provide the trustees with a ‘letter of wishes’, also known as a memorandum of wishes.

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The Claims Process For Property Damage By Wildfire Personnel

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Categories: Blog, Litigation
During a wildfire, the government authorizes wildfire personnel to do certain things on private property to fight the fire and prevent further spread of the fire.

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Risks Of Joint Tenancy With A Child

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In estate planning there can be benefits to adding an adult child to title of a home, but there are serious risks or drawbacks as well.

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