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Loan or Gift? What the Court thinks when Parents Transfer Funds to Children
Many parents are willing to provide some measure of assistance to their children when the child has encountered financial difficulties....
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- Nov 5, 2021
Your Estate Planning Toolkit
Estate planning is imperative for anyone who wishes to leave their wealth to their loved ones in a cost and time-efficient manner. Effective
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- Jul 22, 2021
Wills Variation: The Courts Could Change Your Will After Your Death
Written by: Vicki Xu The law generally respects a will-makers’ testamentary freedom to distribute their estate however they wish after...
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- Jul 9, 2021
Foley v The Owners, Know Your Rights When Renovating Your Strata Unit
Many homeowners have ideas on home decorations and renovations for their homes after purchase. However, if you are a Strata owner, your...
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- Jun 3, 2021
Chiang v Yang, 1999 BCPC 29 – an examination of a court case involving nuisance between neighbors
As people spend significantly more time in their own homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, they would also interact more with their neighbors,
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- May 10, 2021
Tips to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Title Fraud in B.C.
There are several ways to decrease the risk of becoming the victim of title fraud.
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- Feb 19, 2021
An Introduction to British Columbia’s Anti-SLAPP Legislation
The anti-SLAPP legislation in British Columbia, the PPPA, provides a mechanism that may allow defendants to have claims dismissed where the
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- Dec 18, 2020
How BC’s new Land Owner Transparency Act could affect you.
Written by: Vicki Xu The Land Owner Transparency Act, SBC 2019, c 23 (“LOTA”) and its accompanying regulations came into force on...
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- Aug 17, 2020
Here’s what your lawyer will recommend if you’re involved in a civil dispute.
The options available or suitable to you depend on the facts of each case. Some options are available or suitable only for particular matter
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- Jun 9, 2020
Suing someone? The amount you seek may determine which court, if any, can resolve your civil case in
In B.C., there are several bodies that render decisions for legal disputes. If you commence proceedings through a body that does not have ju
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- Apr 3, 2020
BC Tenants and Landlords: Negotiations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Disputes will undoubtedly arise through the next few months between tenants and landlords over their rights and responsibilities.
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- Dec 11, 2019
What is intentional infliction of mental suffering in B.C.?
Many of our lawyers handle litigation files on a daily basis and can assist you in identifying your case’s strengths, weaknesses, and availa
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- Oct 11, 2019
What can I discuss with lawyer in deciding whether I should negotiate first or commence a lawsuit?
Written by: Danna Shan and Alfonso Chen Introduction This article sets out a few considerations that you can go over when discussing your...
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- Aug 6, 2019
What are some of the fundamental laws in British Columbia relating to defamation?
It is unnecessary for the complaining party to prove that the statements were false in order for the court to find that there was defamation
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- Jul 12, 2019
Rosas v Toca, 2018 BCCA 191: a fascinating case on agreements to vary contractual terms
Written by: Alfonso Chen (Litigation Associate) and Isabella Wang (Articled Student) Rosas v. Toca, 2018 BCCA 191 (“Rosas”) is a British...
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- Jun 29, 2018
Joyce Ling, H&L Lawyer, Helps Client Secure More than $130,000 through Reimbursement of Legal Costs
By: Alfonso Chen In an article published on June 8, 2018 by the Vancouver Sun, columnist Ian Mulgrew wrote about an assessment of special...
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- May 17, 2017
Honesty is the best policy when Immigrating to Canada
By Chen Shen Canada is an attractive country for new immigrants and Vancouver is where many choose their start in Canada. With high...
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- Feb 13, 2017
An overview of the Employment Standards Act
The Employment Standards Act and Regulation set minimum standards of wages and working conditions in most workplaces in British Columbia....
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- Feb 13, 2017
Loaning money to family members
With the ever rising cost of real estate in Vancouver, first time home buyers are often required to look for additional sources of...
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- Feb 4, 2017
Driving in British Columbia as a foreign national…
By Daniel Henderson In British Columbia, foreign nationals are permitted to drive if they are in possession of a legally issued foreign...