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Oct 22, 2015 — William (Bill) H. Cooper*
Vancouver tax lawyer Bill Cooper was on the Simi Sara Show for our Legal Series on October 20th. Bill and Simi dive into detail about the transition options that are available for family businesses, from family succession to employee buy-out.
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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.
Aug 20, 2015 — Gregg E. Rafter*
From 'peeping Toms' to disrupting firefighting aircraft, it seems drones are misbehaving. Transportation lawyer Gregg Rafter was on CKNW with host Sean Leslie on August 18th talking about the rules and regulations that apply to drones.
Aug 18, 2015 — Luca Citton*
Vancouver business lawyer Luca Citton was on the Afternoon Drive with host Mike Smyth on August 14th. Luca breaks down Google's announcement to move under the umbrella of Alphabet and discusses if it is a strategy local businesses should apply.
Aug 17, 2015 — The Honourable Wally Oppal, K.C.*
Vancouver lawyer Wally Oppal was on The Simi Sara Show on August 14th, 2015 discussing the advantages and disadvantages of employing a local police force rather than the RCMP in Richmond, BC.
Jul 31, 2015 — The Honourable Wally Oppal, K.C.*
Vancouver lawyer Wally Oppal was on CKNW with host Shane Woodford on July 29th. Wally explains in detail the recent change to Bill C-32 regarding spousal privilege and its implications to criminal cases going forward.