The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was established to shed light on the painful legacy of residential schools and to provide a pathway for reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. In 2015, the TRC released its final report, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s history. As we approach the tenth anniversary of…

In the dynamic and complex world of law, having a strong and capable legal team by your side can make all the difference. At Watson Goepel LLP, we take immense pride in announcing that several of our outstanding lawyers have been recognized as The Best Lawyers in Canada™ in the upcoming 2024 edition. This esteemed…

It is an unfortunate reality that divorce, or a relationship breakdown, can occur when someone is going through personal injury litigation. The stress of being injured in an accident and missing work can often cause strain and tension in a relationship. In such cases, clients often wonder if their upcoming settlement will need to be…

When a person is dying, their intensions on distributing their assets may change after their Last Will and Testament (the “Will”) was prepared.  When this occurs, there may not be enough time to see a lawyer to arrange to have a new Will prepared or changed. Notes, letters, or recorded data may be left behind…

What is an NDA? An NDA is a Non-Disclosure Agreement, also referred to as a Confidentiality Agreement or “gag order.” It is an agreement in which one party agrees not to speak to any number of facts in relation to a particular incident, typically in exchange for compensation. The non-disclosure section is typically a smaller…

This is the 3rd of a business startup series. See the first installment of this series: Incorporating your business: Record books and why using a lawyer makes sense and the second instalment: You’ve Just Incorporated Your Business – so now what? Please note, the following general information applies only to businesses located in the Province of British…

This article is part of a series of educational blog posts created by a team of Watson Goepel women lawyers in light of International Women’s Day 2023, to empower, celebrate, and encourage women in Canada.   My name is Lauren Liebowitz, and I am a newly Canadian Accredited lawyer from South Africa. For International Women’s…

This article is part of a series of educational blog posts created by a team of Watson Goepel women lawyers in light of International Women’s Day 2023, to empower, celebrate, and encourage women in Canada. On November 28, 2019, British Columbia became the first jurisdiction in Canada to incorporate the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples…

This article is part of a series of educational blog posts created by a team of Watson Goepel women lawyers in light of International Women’s Day 2023, to empower, celebrate, and encourage women in Canada. “Othering” refers to “viewing and treating a person or group of people as different from yourself and most people. Othering can lead to discrimination…

This article is part of a series of educational blog posts created by a team of Watson Goepel women lawyers in light of International Women’s Day 2023, to empower, celebrate, and encourage women in Canada.   In certain cultures, women are gifted substantially less under a will compared to their brothers.   In Prakash and Singh v Singh et al, 2006…