In Green Light Solutions Corp. v. Baker (2021 BCCA 287), the British Columbia Court of Appeal examined when and how a lawyer’s trust obligation to a non-client may arise. In Green Light, Mr. Baker’s client,...

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way law firms practice, and on January 1, 2021, the Rules of Civil Procedure are being amended to reflect the new reality. Below is a summary of the amendments...

So, you’ve finally had your day in court. A judge has ruled in your favour and has written an order that sets out what you are entitled to. That’s great!  Now you might be wondering,...

Most litigators have encountered a poorly drafted Statement of Claim that their client is obligated to respond to or risk default judgment. A poorly drafted claim may make serious allegations against the Defendant but fail...

There is a difference between paper title ownership and beneficial ownership of property. Most of the time, the same person is the paper title owner (or the legal owner) and the beneficial owner of a...

As you all know, it is now legal to consume cannabis in Canada. While the federal government was responsible for legalizing cannabis consumption, the provincial governments have been left to address the orderly and safe...