Buying a home, especially for the first time, can be many things – exciting, nerve wracking, the fulfillment of a life long dream. One of the big questions facing many buyers is the all important “how much can I afford?” Buyers tend to focus on the sticker price of the house and it…
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The issue of whether a terminated employee is entitled to receive a discretionary performance-based bonus was addressed in a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Singer v. Nordstrong Equipment Limited, 2017 ONSC 5906 (CanLII). Normally in employment law, a terminated employee must be put in the same position during the reasonable…
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If you have just been terminated from your employment, once the initial shock has worn off, your likely first step will be to search the internet for an employment lawyer in your area to help you understand your termination and to determine if the termination/severance package is appropriate for your employment history and circumstance.…
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A lawsuit, Lewis v. WestJet Airlines Ltd, 2017 BCSC 2327 (CanLII) commenced by a former WestJet flight attendant against her former employer will be proceeding despite efforts by WestJet to have the case dismissed. WestJet brought an Application to Strike the Notice of Civil Claim brought by Mandalena Lewis, who proposed to bring a…
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When a company is incorporated, you and your fellow owners may be getting along well – after all, you made the decision to start a business because your ideas and vision were aligned. However, like any relationship, there are likely going to be massive ups and downs. For this reason, it is very important to…
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One of the main reasons parents reach out to our team of lawyers is to gain insight and professional advice for their their estate planning. Every parent has a strong desire to ensure that their children are cared for in the event of an untimely passing. The birth of a new baby or an adoption raises…
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The Trial Lawyers Association of BC's mission is to support and promote the rights of individuals in British Columbia.
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The society was organized in 1953 by a group of parents, teachers, doctors and concerned citizens to ensure the education of children with mental handicaps. We were known as the Sunnyvale Centre at that time.
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Despite the increased risk of not having a prenuptial (or “cohabitation”) agreement, relatively few people obtain one with their partner. Given the awkward conversation that this necessarily involves, not entering into an agreement can perhaps be understood- but it is definitely not advisable. Major Changes in BC Family Law Act There were two key changes…
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Most Canadians would likely agree that we live in a fair and democratic society with a good rule of law. Within such a societal structure, one should expect to have the power to decide when to sell their own home. How would you feel if you discovered that there is an application in court…
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