In the event of a left turn accident, where a left turning driver turns in front of an oncoming driver proceeding straight through the intersection, who has the right of way? Is it the driver driving straight through or the driver turning left? The answer is heavily dependent on the facts of each case. Our…
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As of October 17, 2018, cannabis is legal in Canada. The Cannabis Act ensures a strict legal framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis. It is subject to provincial or territorial restrictions. In British Columbia , the legal age to possess or use cannabis is 19 years of age or older.…
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For over 50 years, Doak Shirreff has operated in Kelowna. In those 50 years, our law firm has grown and expanded. We are incredibly proud of the feats that our hardworking Kelowna lawyers have completed, but none of those accomplishments would have been possible without the community of Kelowna. 50 years ago, the population of…
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An Estate plan will usually involve leaving your assets to family members, friends, and/or charities. However, what about those furry members of your family? Although not common, an increasing number of Canadians are writing provisions for their pets in their Wills, to ensure that their “fur-babies” are well taken care of after they pass. A…
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If you've ever been a victim of a hit-and-run, you know exactly how frustrating it can be. However, if you intend to make a claim with ICBC for loss or damage, there are important legal obligations that you must first meet before you will be able to do so. Section 24 of the Insurance (Vehicle)…
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In Canada, every employment relationship is defined by an employment contract. Sometimes these contracts are written out, however, many employment contracts are implied. Simply put, an implied employment contract are the terms, conditions, and expectations defining the relationship between an employee and an employer. If a non-unionized employee does not have a written employment contract,…
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A Representation Agreement (“RA”) is a legal document with allows a person (the “Adult”) to appoint an individual (the “Representative”) to be their decision maker in the future should they need assistance making personal and/or health care decisions. If you have accepted an appointment as Representative, it will be your responsibility to make those kinds…
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