Legal Alert Blog
Changes to Law, Major Case Decisions, Industry Trends, & Other Legal Issues
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office is increasing most of its official fees by 25%s, effective January 1st, 2024,
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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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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 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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The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) is BC’s online tribunal that offers a collaborative approach to resolving disputes.
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An Executor/Administrator/Trustee must be ready at all times to account for the trust property.
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If you have been injured from a vaccine, you may be eligible for relief in accordance with product liability principles.
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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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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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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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