14 December 2018
Happy Holidays from your friends at Watson Goepel!
We hope you enjoy this year’s holiday greeting that showcases some of our unique holiday traditions!
14 December 2018
We hope you enjoy this year’s holiday greeting that showcases some of our unique holiday traditions!
9 November 2018
Sweeney v. British Columbia 2018 BCSC 1832 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…
2 November 2018
The Loss of the Child’s Voice 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…
27 October 2018
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…
19 October 2018
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. In the past, the traditional court process was seen as the only legal option available to families who couldn’t…
13 October 2018
If you have a claim for short or long term disability benefits from a private insurance company including Manulife, Sun Life, Desjardins, Empire Life, Pacific Blue Cross, RBC Insurance (or Paul Revere), SSQ, Great West Life, or your employer or union, you may have been told you are no longer entitled to disability benefits for…
5 October 2018
When it comes to marriage these days, we all know how common it is for people to divorce, later remarry, and then eventually see their own kids grow up and get married. I was at the wedding of a good friend’s adult son this summer. It really was a storybook celebration (albeit a modern storybook).…
28 September 2018
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. Watson Goepel’s experienced Personal Injury Group can help you understand your rights, deal with ICBC claims adjusters on your behalf, coordinate your rehabilitation, and help you obtain fair compensation…
14 September 2018
Adoption is one of the most rewarding experiences a family can have. While many people have a picture of adoption as one or two new parents adopting a baby from a family they have never met, the reality is that many adoptions occur between existing family members or within blended families. For example, parents who…
8 September 2018
Watson Goepel LLP invites you to join Thomas Keast Q.C. and Anita Boscariol on September 19th as they discuss and summarize the recent Federal Court of Appeal decision in Tsleil- Waututh Nation v Canada Attorney General, and consider the legal implications for the future of resource development in Canada and the Indigenous consultation process. https://bit.ly/2NUtZaj