B.C.’s Anti-SLAPP Legislation Put to the Test
In 2019, the British Columbia legislature unanimously passed legislation to protect individuals and groups against lawsuits that are strategically...
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Notable Court Cases Involving Sureties Underscore Importance of Impartiality
In a 2021 Q1 Update to The Surety Association, BC Chapter, Chris Schuld outlines two notable court decisions involving...
Minor Injuries, Major Lawsuit
From 10 to 14 August 2020, a noteworthy five-day summary trial took place before Chief Justice Hinkson of the...
Electronic Council meetings should be a short-term fix, not a long-term goal
On 01 May 2020, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General made the Local Government Meetings and Bylaw...
No Interlocutory Injunction for Homeowners Attacking the Constitutionality of Vacancy Tax Act in British Columbia
The legislature enacted the Speculation and Vacancy Tax Act, SBC 2018, c 46 (“Act”) to address perceived housing unaffordability...
Builders liens during the COVID-19 pandemic
It is not quite business as usual, but the construction industry is seeing a return to pre-pandemic lien deadlines....
B.C. amends Employment Standards Act to protect workers during COVID-19 pandemic
B.C. amends Employment Standards Act to protect workers during COVID-19 pandemic On 23 March 2020, the B.C. Legislature made two significant changes to the Employment Standards Act in direct response to COVID-19’s...
National Post: Chris Selley: There isn’t any reason to declare reconciliation dead. Maybe the opposite.
Douglas Eyford Q.C. is the author of Forging Partnerships, Building Relationships, a 2013 report to the Prime Minister that...
Case Law Update For Insurance Clients – Special Costs On Duty To Defend Cases
Case Law Update For Insurance Clients – Special Costs On Duty To Defend Cases Insurers will be interested in...
Indemnity Recovery Actions: Use of Summary Trials and Document Production Obligations
Indemnity Recovery Actions: Use of Summary Trials and Document Production Obligations In October, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice...
