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Estate Planning with a Nomination of Committee
In this article, we discuss the lesser discussed estate planning document available in British Columbia – the nomination of committee. A nomination of

Civil Resolution Tribunal expands BC small claims
Starting June 1, 2017, access to justice in BC may get a little easier. Changes to the court system will enable disputes of

Four Benefits of Incorporating your Business
In Canada, corporations are the most commonly used business structure. Every business owner faces the decision to incorporate at some point. In this

Tips to keep your legal fees down
Here are some tips to keep your legal fees down and make sure your file goes smoothly after your lawyer is hired. 1.

How to hire a lawyer
Are you considering hiring a lawyer? Here are some things to think about before you do. 1. Understand how much the lawyer costs

Start-up crowdfunding in BC
Start-ups and small businesses are always looking for new ways to raise much-needed capital. When bank and other loans are unavailable or insufficient,

British Columbia’s new Societies Act
As many societies are already aware, British Columbia’s new Societies Act will enter into force on November 28, 2016. The Societies Act will

New Franchises Act in Force February 1, 2017
On February 1, 2017, franchisors and franchised business owners in BC will be subject to the new Franchises Act. The Franchises Act brings