24 July 2018

Parenting Coordination in BC: 10 Years Later

By Craig Neville, K.C.

Craig Neville, K.C., a senior member of our Family Law group, has published Ten Years Later: Parenting Coordination in British Columbia in the July 2018 edition of the Advocate, where he discusses the evolution and ongoing efficacy or Parenting Coordination as a tool for reducing conflict between separation agreement.

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18 July 2018

Divorce – now there’s an app for that!

Can I get divorced online? While the short answer to this question is yes, online separation agreement are still limited by certain criteria, and there are some potential risks you may wish to consider before proceeding. The B.C. Government recently announced that divorcing couples can now apply for a joint divorce (where both parties agree…

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7 July 2018

A Canadian Solution for a Post-Brexit Europe

By Celso Boscariol, K.C.

With Brexit set to take effect in March of 2019, the future of UK /EU business relations remains uncertain. Many European companies and investors are working diligently to develop business strategies and structures in anticipation of a post-Brexit world. The Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement (CETA), provisionally in force between Canada and the European Union…

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3 July 2018

Court Considers Value of Indigenous Cultural Practices

McGonigle v Parada, 2018 BCSC 1017 Lawyers Janet De Vita and Britni Troy of Watson Goepel’s Personal Injury Group attained a judgement for a client this week, which also has relevance to the Firm’s Indigenous Law Group. In McGonigle v Parada, 2018 BCSC 1017, the First Nations plaintiff sued for damages arising out of a…

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25 June 2018

Land Owner Transparency Act White Paper

By Jeremy West

Homes for BC: A 30-Point Plan for Housing Affordability in British Columbia was a centerpiece of the 2018 BC Provincial budget and is described as a comprehensive plan to address the housing crisis including new measures to tackle foreign and domestic speculation, close real estate and tax loopholes, protect renters, crack down on tax fraud…

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6 June 2018

Craig Neville, Panelist at the ADRBC Symposium

By Craig Neville, K.C. and Watson Goepel LLP

Family Law lawyer Craig Neville will join a panel of respected family mediation practitioner at the 2018 ADRBC Symposium on June 11th and 12th to discuss current developments in the area of family mediation. This symposium brings together a diverse group of professionals including arbitrators, mediators, lawyers, HR professionals and others who are interested in alternative…

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