2 November 2018

Hearing the Child during Separation and Divorce

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…

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27 October 2018

Employee Termination: How Much Notice is Enough?

By Sarah Hentschel

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…

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5 October 2018

The Step Parent Wedding Celebration

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).…

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28 September 2018

ICBC Claims Adjusters: What is Fair?

By Janet De Vita

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…

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14 September 2018

Family and step-parent adoptions: What you need to know

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…

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8 September 2018

Indigenous Law Update: The GIC, NEB and the Duty to Meaningfully Consult

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

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