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Watson Goepel is proud to announce that eight of our lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in 2025 for their outstanding achievements in their practice area.
Watson Goepel is proud to announce that eight of our lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in 2025 for their outstanding achievements in their practice area.
In July 2016, British Columbia launched the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT), an online dispute-resolution tribunal which helps people resolve certain types of small claims disputes up to $5,000 (though this amount will increase in the future), and strata related disputes of any value.
Cannabis lawyer Liam Oster joined a panel of industry experts to speak to entrepreneurs, investors and service providers at the November 29th Invite-Only Cannabis Conference in San Francisco, as well as a sister event held on January 9th in Vancouver, BC.
If you are embarking on a separation or divorce you have a wide selection of Vancouver divorce lawyers and law firms to choose from. Should you employ a family law lawyer at a full-service firm that provides legal guidance in many different practice areas, or at a boutique firm that is dedicated solely to the practice of family law? The answer may surprise you!
Despite Metro Vancouver’s typically mild weather, the winter months can still be unpredictable, and weather conditions can change rapidly, particularly as you head out of town and into the more mountainous regions.
Happy Holidays everyone!
The recent court decision, Sweeney v. British Columbia 2018 BCSC 1832, deals with the physical assault of a member of the public by two sheriffs at the Victoria Registry of the B.C. Supreme Court. This case resulted in an award to the Plaintiff of $70,000 in damages for their pain and suffering.
When a couple is going through a separation or divorce, the well-being of the children ought to be their first priority. While many parents may think that they have the best interests of their children in mind, they themselves are often busy trying to cope with the emotional and material consequences of a separation or divorce. Consequently, the voices of their children can unintentionally become lost in the process. This can leave children feeling misunderstood or alone in their pain, which can have long reaching consequences for families.
When it comes to employee terminations, it’s important that employers fully understand their rights and responsibilities. Missteps in the termination process can lead to uncertainty and confusion, or worse, litigation and a big payout to the employee for wrongful termination. When it comes to termination without cause, employer exposure to liability can be protected by the simple inclusion of a notice provision in the employment contract.
You don’t have to be embroiled in a family law dispute to know that trying to resolve family law matters through the court system is expensive and will likely take months or even years to complete.
If you have a claim for short or long term disability benefits from a private insurance company including Manulife, Sun Life, Desjardins, Empire Life.
As a family law lawyer, when I consult with clients early in the divorce process, I will often say to them: “Your goal through this divorce or separation process should be to remain civil with your ex-spouse so that when all is said and done you will be able to attend major events for your kids together, like their wedding – not as a couple, but there together, civilly, for the sake of your child.” And this is exactly what I witnessed at this wedding this summer.
When you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident through no fault of your own, dealing with ICBC claims adjusters can be stressful and confusing.