2 April 2019
Watson Goepel LLP family law lawyers Craig Neville and Jonathan Lazar will be joining over 70 world class speakers this June at the 2019 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) BC Symposium. This cutting edge event brings together arbitrators, mediators, lawyers, in-house counsels, HR professionals, corporate and other users of ADR services, to discuss a range of…
28 March 2019
As a family law lawyer in Vancouver I frequently review legal cases that are issued by our Courts, and which deal mostly with separating or divorcing couples. Occasionally I come across a unique family law case that stands out against the typical array of issues, which commonly include custody or guardianship, child and spousal support,…
23 March 2019
If you follow local media coverage, you will know that changes in the real estate market in the Lower Mainland of B.C., and Vancouver in particular, are having far reaching effects. These effects ripple down to family law cases too. In many situations where people are separating or divorcing and also have to deal with…
8 March 2019
Although not always successful, increasingly, plaintiffs in employment cases are making claims for damages over and above notice damages. This article provides a very brief overview of a selection of successful and unsuccessful claims, and demonstrates that there are increasingly unpredictable (sometimes very large) liabilities to employers who do not successfully and fairly conclude employment…
20 February 2019
The use of trusts and other vehicles for business and asset protection purposes (amongst other things) is a long-standing practice. If structured appropriately such entities can provide a number of financial, tax and other benefits. However, simply setting up a trust, or purporting to move assets into it, does not necessarily provide creditor protection, particularly…
16 February 2019
The process of separation and divorce is typically challenging to say the least. It is often an emotionally painful and stressful time, not to mention confusing and possibly costly. This may be your first experience working with a lawyer and that in and of itself can be a daunting prospect. Clients invest their valuable time…
6 February 2019
A recent decision of the BC Supreme Court (DirectCash ATM Processing Partnership (a firm) v Main Food Stop (a partnership), 2018 BCSC 1851) highlights the importance of reading and understanding a contract before signing it and how not doing so can prove costly. DirectCash ATM Processing Partnership (a firm) v Main Food Stop (a partnership),…
30 January 2019
What is the CRT? 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. The CRT is designed to be an informal…
22 January 2019
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. These Cannabis Society events seek to further develop the cannabis industry deal making community.
22 January 2019
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…
