Recent years have marked a shift in the British Columbia housing landscape. According to the 2021 census, the province now has more than 660,000 rental households. The number of renters surged between 2011 and 2021…
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The Wills, Estates, and Succession Act is the legislative framework in British Columbia outlining the creation and validity of wills, the distribution of estates in the absence of a will, claims for wills variation, and…
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In British Columbia, labor markets are regulated in a number of ways designed to ensure working people are treated fairly and expectations for those who employ them are clear. An important area of the employee-employer…
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The Occupiers’ Liability Act in British Columbia outlines the duties of property owners and occupiers towards those who visit their properties. According to this law, occupiers are obligated to take reasonable measures to avoid hazards…
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Under British Columbian law, owners of pet dogs are required to protect others from the dangers these animals can sometimes pose. While rare, dog bites are a significant source of personal injury cases within BC…
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In British Columbia, patients affected by medical mistakes can take doctors and/or medical institutions (like hospitals) that employ them to civil court to seek compensation for injuries. This compensation consists of monetary damages awarded to…
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In British Columbia, employment law is dictated by the Employment Standards Act (ESA). It outlines, among other employment guidelines, the rules for properly dismissing an employee in good standing, which it calls “without cause” dismissal.…
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Dog bite evidence can come from many sources, including eyewitness testimony and pictures of your injuries as well as the dog’s prior history of aggression. This evidence is necessary to prove liability for dog attacks.…
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Executors of a will or trust have a legal and ethical duty to act in the best interest of the estate and the will’s beneficiaries. When an executor violates their obligations to the deceased, the…
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Medical malpractice occurs when a clinical medical practitioner, usually a physician, commits an act of medical negligence that results in patient harm. Victims of medical malpractice and their families may feel lost in the wake…
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