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Stephens & Holman Law In Disability Insurance

What You Need to Know About Disability Insurance and Pre-Existing Conditions in BC

Navigating long term disability (LTD) insurance is complex and often confusing. Vague, jargon-filled language makes it difficult to understand what coverage policyholders actually have, and under what terms. Understanding these intricacies can become even more…

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Tenant Safety in British Columbia: Understanding Landlord Responsibilities

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…

Stephens & Holman Law In Estate Litigation

An Estate Litigation Overview For Non-Lawyers in British Columbia

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…

Stephens & Holman Law In Wrongful Dismissal

When Wrongful Termination Means a Breach of Contract

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…

Stephens & Holman Law In Dangerous Premises

The 5 Elements of Dangerous Premises Cases and Occupiers’ Liability

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…

Stephens & Holman Law In Dog Bites

When BC’s ‘One Bite’ Rule Applies to Dog Bites—And When it Doesn’t

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…

Stephens & Holman Law In Medical Malpractice

How Medical Malpractice Damages are Calculated in BC

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…

Stephens & Holman Law In Wrongful Dismissal

How Severance Pay is Calculated According to BC Law

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.…

Stephens & Holman Law In Dog Bites

The Dog Bite Case Evidence You Need to Win

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.…

Stephens & Holman Law In Estate Litigation

How Fiduciary Responsibility Impacts the Role of Estate Executor

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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