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When buying property, being aware of crucial dates can help ensure a smooth transaction. Here are four important dates to...… Keep Reading

When purchasing property with another person, you can choose to register ownership as either joint tenants or tenants-in-common. Each option...… Keep Reading

Buying your first home is an exciting and significant milestone. The process can be complex, but understanding the timeline can...… Keep Reading

Purchasing a home is an exciting milestone, but navigating the process can be daunting, especially when it comes to removing...… Keep Reading

If you are considering transferring property in British Columbia, it’s important to be aware of the Property Transfer Tax (PTT)...… Keep Reading

Know the law, should your spouse pre-decease you. In Canada, reserve lands are governed by federal laws. However, most laws...… Keep Reading

Creating an employee handbook can appear daunting to employers. Some may start with few, if any, written policies, while others...… Keep Reading

If you have a Family Trust as part of your business shareholder structure, it’s imperative to recognize that proactively planning...… Keep Reading

An employer now has a duty to maintain employment of an injured employee. Employers have always had a duty to...… Keep Reading

Crafting effective hiring strategies is paramount for businesses aiming to recruit top talent, foster a productive workforce, and prevent litigation...… Keep Reading

What is Conditional Gifting? When creating an estate plan, one of the Will-maker’s most significant decisions is choosing who receives...… Keep Reading

Over the past few years, B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has seen a drastic spike in claims of discrimination.  The tribunal...… Keep Reading

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Does your business use marketing materials with photos of current or previous employees? If yes, you should ensure you have...… Keep Reading

With interest rates improving many people are considering getting back into the real estate market. Recently, the Government of British...… Keep Reading

Join our Workplace Law team at March 28 at noon, for a legal update webinar designed to keep you informed...… Keep Reading

Increasingly people are using vehicles such as RRSPs and RRIFs for retirement purposes. One significant advantage of these assets is...… Keep Reading

How Outside Evidence Might be Used to Interpret a Will Wills are complex, and properly interpreting the wishes of a...… Keep Reading

Local Government’s Powers Regarding Homeless Encampments The BC Supreme Court recently issued a decision that impacts local governments’ ability to...… Keep Reading

Introduction BC Courts have previously confirmed that a property owner cannot be held liable in negligence for injuries sustained by...… Keep Reading

Canada Labour Code Changes May Affect Your Employment Contracts Federally regulated employers should pay attention to the new amendments to...… Keep Reading

Contentious mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies, introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (primarily in fall 2021), have now been around...… Keep Reading

Our Partners are pleased to welcome Devin Buchanan* to our firm’s Partnership, effective January 1, 2024. After completing his Bachelor...… Keep Reading

Introduction Fulton recently acted for the Regional District of North Okanagan (“RDNO”) in litigation concerning a dispute involving public lands...… Keep Reading

In today’s dynamic work environments, conflicts happen all the time. Disputes can simmer quietly, but if left unattended, they can...… Keep Reading

Introduction On October 16, 2023, the Province announced new legislation regarding short-term rentals: The Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act. This Act...… Keep Reading

Introduction On October 4, 2023, the Province announced new emergency management legislation: the Emergency and Disaster Management Act. On November...… Keep Reading

Employers are legally required to have policies in place to respond to complaints of harassment and workplace violence – including...… Keep Reading

As a business owner, maintaining a fair and harmonious work environment is crucial. When it comes to investigating workplace issues,...… Keep Reading

Join our Workplace Law team at November 23 at noon, for a legal update webinar designed to keep you informed...… Keep Reading