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Oct 19, 2015 — William (Bill) H. Cooper*
Oct 16, 2015 — Boughton Law
Going to court and pursuing a claim against a third party is easier said than done. Find out some of the complexities of civil lawsuits in British Columbia.
Sep 9, 2015 — James D. Baird*
It is common for aging parents to ask a child to assist them in the management of their personal and financial affairs. Unfortunately, what can start out as assistance in good faith to the parent, often results in intense family argument and recriminations after the parent has passed on.
Sep 9, 2015 — Gregg E. Rafter*
It has been just over one year since Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation ("CASL") came into force, so it is a good time to review the legislation and consider what businesses can do to protect themselves from investigations by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("CRTC").
Sep 9, 2015 — William (Bill) H. Cooper*
B.C.'s relatively new Family Law Act (FLA) has introduced some significant changes to the division of family property when a couple separates. In addition, the new FLA has changed the game when it comes to interests in discretionary family trusts, be aware of these new rules and consider whether further legal precautions should be taken.
Jun 25, 2015 — Boughton Law
The June/July 2015 issue of Resource World Magazine addresses the role of Boughton Law's Securities Practice Group in creating some capital-raising relief for junior issuers and the implementation of the Existing Shareholder Exemption. You can find the article on page 26.
Jun 15, 2015 — Jean Yuen*
May 27, 2015 — Boughton Law
The new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process comes with onerous and daunting requirements for hiring talent from outside of Canada. Here is an overview of the most significant changes impacting businesses.
Crowdfunding is a process through which an individual or a business can raise small amounts of money from a large number of people. A new exemption now allows start-up and early stage companies to raise equity through crowdfunding.
May 26, 2015 — Gregg E. Rafter*
Commercial interests are eager to advance the use of drones. Canada's role as a world leader in developing the regulatory framework for the use of unmanned systems is therefore of great benefit for businesses testing and operating drones in BC.