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Builders Liens: Strict Compliance or Lose Your Lien

While not guaranteeing the settlement of disputes, the Builders Lien Act provides a powerful tool for contractors, subcontractors, workers and suppliers.
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New Monetary Limit in Small Claims and the Enhanced Role of the Civil Resolution Tribunal

The Government of British Columbia recently announced significant changes to how legal disputes worth less than $5,000 and between $5,000 and $35,000 get resolved.
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Overplaying Your Hand: Risking Special Costs

When commencing a claim or a counterclaim, there is a temptation to throw every allegation at the wall just to see what sticks.
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The Follies of Forum Shopping

In previous articles, I discussed the interactions between attornment, territorial competence, the forum of convenience and the law informing where litigation will proceed. These issues all intersected in the recent
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B.C. HOME Partnership Program

On December 15, 2016 the British Columbia Provincial Government released information on the B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership program.
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Landmark Decision on Criminal Trials within a Reasonable Time

The Supreme Court of Canada recently released a new decision that defines the timeline for criminal trials in Canada.
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