CLC Ltd. v. Schlieper
📅 May 7, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
This residential‑tenancy appeal concerned tenants who persuaded a chambers judge that their landlord had waived the right to evict...
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Corporate & Commercial – Lamarche v. British Columbia
📅 May 7, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
On appeal from a chambers stay order, the Court of Appeal held that constitutional claims against the B.C. Securities Commission may be held in abeyance while an administrative investigation continues, but...
Civil Litigation – Cohen v. Torrenueva (7 Apr 2025)
📅 May 7, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
The Court of Appeal dismissed a plaintiff’s challenge to his motor‑vehicle injury award, holding the trial judge was entitled to exclude evidence of a speculative lost opportunity to secure a lucrative employment contract....
Wills, Trusts & Estates – Wilson Estate (Re)
📅 May 7, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
In this probate dispute Justice Fitzpatrick offered a thorough primer on testamentary capacity and undue influence...
Family Law – Glassen v. Glassen, 2025 BCSC 640 (15 Apr 2025)
📅 May 7, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
The Supreme Court’s first application of the new companion‑animal provisions in the Family Law Act clarifies how “pet custody” is decided on separation...
BC Supreme Court Releases Decision in Civil Liberties Case: Coote v. British Columbia
📅 May 7, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has recently made available its judgment in the case of Coote v. British Columbia (Civil Liberties Association)...
BC Supreme Court Streamlines Process for Advising Accused of Language Rights (CPD-10)
📅 May 7, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
The BC Supreme Court has taken steps to refine the process concerning an accused persons language rights with the issuance of Criminal Practice Direction 10 (CPD-10)...
BC Supreme Court Overhauls Foreclosure Procedures with New Practice Direction (PD-66)
📅 May 7, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has instituted significant changes to the handling of foreclosure matters through the issuance of Practice Direction 66 (PD-66)...
BC Supreme Court Issues New Gowning Policy for Legal Counsel (PD-67)
📅 May 7, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has introduced Practice Direction 67 (PD-67), titled "Gowning Policy for Counsel," marking a significant update to court procedures...
Esteemed Justice Nigel P. Kent Retires from BC Supreme Court Bench
📅 May 7, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has formally announced the retirement of The Honourable Justice Nigel P. Kent, which took effect on February 3, 2025...
BC Civil Litigation: Key Changes and Updates in 2024-2025
📅 Apr 17, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
British Columbia’s civil justice landscape has evolved significantly over the past two years. New legislation, court procedure updates, and precedent-setting court decisions are shaping how civil disputes are resolved...
Recent Developments in Real Estate Law: British Columbia and Canada (2024–2025)
📅 Apr 17, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
The real estate landscape in British Columbia – and Canada more broadly – has seen significant legal changes in 2024 and into 2025...
BC Corporate & Commercial Law Update: Key Developments in 2024-2025
📅 Apr 17, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
British Columbia’s corporate and commercial legal landscape has seen significant changes in 2024 and 2025. From new corporate transparency requirements to court decisions clarifying contract law and shareholder rights...
BC Divorce Law Updates: Key Changes and Court Decisions in 2024–2025
📅 Apr 17, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
British Columbia’s divorce laws have seen significant updates in the past year, with new legislation and court rulings that affect separating couples and families...
Recent Developments in BC Wills, Trusts & Estates Law (2024–2025)
📅 Apr 17, 2025👤 Richard Zhu
British Columbia’s wills, trusts, and estates laws continue to evolve, with recent court decisions and legislative updates that affect estate planning and estate disputes...