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Congratulations on the new member of your family. Here are 4 things every employee (and employer) should know about maternity and parental Leave. You are about to welcome the arrival of your new baby girl or boy. This is an exciting time! Although full of excitement and new beginnings, regardless of whether you are a … Continued
More than in most other regions in Canada, renting is a way of life in the Lower Mainland. Knowing your renters’ rights under tenancy law is important in making sure your living situation is a fair one, especially in Greater Vancouver’s eternally hot rental market. If you need legal representation for your tenancy law situation, … Continued
Many residents in Metro Vancouver, including in the Tri-Cities, are renters. And many of the people they rent from are private homeowners. Often tenancy relationships go smoothly, but there are times they don’t—whether it’s a dispute over rent increases, failure to make repairs, unpaid rent, or eviction. If discussion between you and your landlord or … Continued
Litigation is the process by which two parties bring or contest a legal issue in court. Although all lawyers practice law, not all lawyers represent their clients at trial. A lawyer who does litigation, otherwise known as a litigator, is a lawyer who represents you at trial, in the courtroom. It’s no surprise that going … Continued
After all the hard work that goes into setting up a successful business, the last thing anyone wants is for a business partner dispute to tear it all down. Managing partnership disagreements quickly and fairly is to the benefit of your company, your employees, your clients—and yourself. A written agreement is essential Much like prenuptial … Continued
We’re often told we should never settle. And while that may be true when it comes to love, it’s certainly not the case when it comes to the law. The decision to settle a lawsuit—that is, finding a resolution without taking the case to court—can in fact be the best way to end a legal … Continued
It’s an unfortunate but sometimes unavoidable situation: you have a worker who isn’t working out, and they need to go. To carry out a termination of employment, there are certain requirements that must be met, as laid out in the Employment Standards Act. Here are three of the most important points every employer should know … Continued
Everyone knows that playing the stock market can be a gamble: you never really know if and when your investment might take a dive, or, much more happily, soar and quickly line your pockets with gold. Though there is uncertainty when it comes to investing in stocks, securities fraud is one misfortune you can protect … Continued
The prospect of being forced from your home is an uncomfortable one, to say the least. While facing an eviction can be overwhelming, there are immediate steps you can take to help gain back your sense of control. Re-read the Eviction Notice Make sure what you’re dealing with is a legitimate eviction notice. Landlords … Continued