Considering the COVID-19 outbreak in BC, it is important to be prepared to legally deal with all the possible consequences of contracting this illness. This blog post will introduce you to the power of attorney; a legal tool you may use in situations where you might want or need another individual to make important financial...Read More

With COVID19 forcing many businesses to close and others to see a serious drop in revenue, many companies are having to face the difficult consideration of laying off staff to decrease their payroll expenses.  While most of the standard laws about termination of employees apply, there are some new or coronavirus-specific laws in place to...Read More

Since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic in May 2020 and the virus’ effects have spread through British Columbia, the effects of closures, layoffs, and cancelations are being felt by businesses who need to know what their obligations are. Perhaps you hired a company to renovate your office, or you hired a catering company...Read More

The Importance of Notice of Interest in Protecting Property Owners from Liens by Tenant’s Contractors under BC Builders Lien Act We have covered the basics of the Builders Lien Act [SBC 1997] Chapter 45 (the “Builders Lien Act”) in a previous post, discussed the importance for property owners of understanding the liabilities they face under the...Read More

It is not uncommon for tradespeople, professionals and businesses alike to encounter customers who refuse or neglect to pay their bills. Although a lawsuit is always an option in these scenarios, many simply choose to write off the loss as bad debt rather than throw good money after bad, especially when a debtor has relative...Read More