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Nov 9, 2015 — The Honourable Wally Oppal, K.C.*
Former BC Attorney General and current senior counsel at Boughton Law, Wally Oppal joins Lynda to explain what might happen if new PM Trudeau follows through on his promise to launch a national inquiry into the tragic trend of missing and murdered indigenous women.
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Nov 5, 2015 — Boughton Law
The base principal provided in CETA is that business travellers will be admitted for a temporary period of time provided that they comply with immigration laws in each country and that their sojourn in the territory be for business purposes.
Oct 28, 2015 — Luca Citton*
Developing a succession plan for your family-owned and operated business can be one of the most complex exercises a family has to deal with. It’s never too soon to kick off the conversation and sit down with your family, lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors.
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.
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 — Boughton Law
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.