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Transportation

Comprehensive legal support tailored for the transportation industry.

Helping you get from point A to point B.

We have extensive experience acting for clients operating in the transportation industry, including railways, shippers, carriers, port service providers, municipalities, and other businesses engaged in national and international transportation operations.

We assist clients with:

  • Proceedings in the courts of British Columbia and federally and before the Canada Transportation Agency
  • Arbitral proceedings and negotiated settlement-based resolutions
  • Freight claims
  • Labour and employment issues
  • Contractual disputes
  • Real estate matters
  • Environmental disputes
  • Cargo insurance claims
  • Regulatory matters

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  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Can You Sue for an Internet Scam? Online Fraud Litigation & Money Recovery Explained

Robert D. Powell

Internet scams have evolved into sophisticated, cross-border operations costing victims billions each year. Agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre continue to report rising fraud losses driven by phishing, fake investment platforms, and cryptocurrency schemes. While fraud is a criminal offence, victims are not limited to relying on law enforcement — civil litigation can provide powerful tools to freeze accounts, trace stolen funds, compel disclosure from banks or exchanges, and pursue negligent institutions. In many cases, acting quickly can significantly improve the chances of recovery.

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Legal Considerations of Starting a Business: Insights from Our CTV Your Morning Interview

Starting a business is an exciting step — but early legal decisions can have lasting consequences. In our recent appearance on CTV Your Morning, Dalene Visser and Elias Notopoulos shared key insights on choosing the right business structure, protecting intellectual property, and putting strong agreements in place from day one. Watch the full interview to learn how proactive legal planning can position your business for long-term success.

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