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A recent case decided by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Eng (Re), demonstrates the risk parents take when adding their children to title to their property in joint tenancy. Adding a child as a joint tenant on…
In a recent case from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, A Speedy Solutions Oil Tank Removal Inc. v. Horvath Estate the Executor of the Horvath Estate had entered into a contract to sell the estate real property…
A well drafted employment agreement will address issues of non-solicitation, confidentiality and non-competition, in a manner that precisely focuses on the employer’s business, which will result in an enforceable contract, and the proper protection of the employer’s confidential…
This is an abbreviated version of a case comment that was presented by Nicola at the May 24, 2012, CBA Charities Law and Not-For-Profit Section Meeting. In the Victoria Order of Nurses for Canada v. Greater Hamilton Wellness…
As of January 9, 2012, it will be possible to establish an Individual (Single-Member) Limited Liability Company (“EIRELI”) in Brazil, following an amendment to the Brazilian Civil Code (Law No. 12.441). While the EIRELI represents an improvement in…
Many United States (“US”) citizens living around the world may not be aware of the US tax reporting requirements that every US citizen, regardless of where they live in the world, has an obligation to file a federal…
What do you do when you find that someone has obtained the same domain name as you and is using it to compete or drive customers away from your website? In this situation, the results or outcome of…
The application of the Federal legislation encroaching on solicitor-client privilege has, in recent years, become a more significant issue for lawyers and their clients. In that regard, a recent British Columbia Supreme Court decision has upheld the importance…
If Artwork can’t be sold should it valued at $0?
A recent article in the New York Times covers an interesting position taken by the IRS in relation to a piece of artwork entitled “Canyon” and created by Robert Rauschenberg (the “Artwork”). The “sculptural combine” Artwork includes a…