Author: Darcy Whittaker

Darcy R. Whittaker

Darcy is a Litigation lawyer with Pushor Mitchell LLP who serves clients with a variety of civil litigation needs, including Commercial, Construction, Insurance, and Real Estate claims, as well as…

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The Claims Process For Property Damage By Wildfire Personnel

During a wildfire, the government authorizes wildfire personnel to do certain things on private property to fight the fire and prevent further spread of the fire.
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Thinking About Staying Home During An Evacuation Order? Think Twice.

Every wildfire season, stories circulate about individuals who ignore evacuation orders and remain at their property. The Emergency Program Act gives the authority to the provincial and local governments to
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Questions About Insurance During Wildfire Season?

If your vehicle, home, or business was damaged as a result of wildfire, your first point of contact should be your insurance provider. If you need to speak to a
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Keeping Up With The Joneses: What You Need To Know About BC’s New Legislation On The Disclosure Of Intimate Images

Privacy rights are not a new concept in law, though they are quickly becoming an area of increasing importance, with one extreme examples of this is the non-consensual disclosure of
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Careful With Your Contract: Realtor Keeps Commission Despite No Closing

Despite the realtor owing the defendants a fiduciary duty after executing the contracts, the Supreme Court of British Columbia found that no such duty exists in regard to the negotiation
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Apologies Aren’t Admissions (In Legal Proceedings)

If you are trying to prove fault or liability of another party, you are going to need more than an apology. But, if you are feeling the need, don’t let
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