2025 Q1 Legal Update for the Surety Association of Canada, BC Chapter
In a Q1 2025 Update to The Surety Association, BC Chapter, Chris Schuld outlined two court decisions from the opposite...
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When Does the Clock Start? Dealing with the commencement of limitation dates for third party indemnity and guarantee obligations.
Payment obligations are often backstopped by indemnity or guarantee agreements from third parties. This occurs in a variety of...
Warranty Providers Take Note of a Recent Decision from Ontario Court of Appeal
Warranty providers ought to take note of a recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal. Intercap Equity Inc....
Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart Files ‘anti-SLAPP’ Application
As indicated in the Vancouver Sun article dated 11 January 2022, Kennedy Stewart, the Vancouver Mayor, has applied to...
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...
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....
