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Jul 8, 2024 | mondaq.com | Fiona McFarlane |Aman S. Bindra |Kane Shannon Weiler |Courtney Burnett

CONTRIBUTING SINCE AUGUST 2023 Kane Shannon Weiler POPULAR TOPICS Employment and HR Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration Real Estate and Construction Family and Matrimonial Corporate/Commercial Law
How Are You Picking Your Lawyer?

Jul 1, 2024 | mondaq.com | Kane Shannon Weiler

In the case of Kay v. Randell and Randell 1997 CanLII 2894 (BC SC) Master Patterson made the following comment regarding how the clients in that case had come to select their lawyer: In her evidence, Mrs. Randell said she trusted Mr. Kay to do the right thing and relied on what he told her.
It's Snow Big Deal?

Jul 1, 2024 | mondaq.com | Kane Shannon Weiler

In a recent decision from the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) Canada's highest court overruled a B.C. trial Judge who had decided that the City of Nelson's snow clearance and removal was an operational, not a policy decision, and therefore was immune from liability arising from Taryn Marchi's negligence claims. Taryn Joy Marchi, a nurse, had parked her car in a parking spot on Baker Street.
Ontario Judge Admonished For Not Providing Written Reasons

Jul 1, 2024 | mondaq.com | Kane Shannon Weiler

In a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal an Ontario trial judge was rebuked for not providing written reasons in acquitting a man accused of very serious assaults, some of which were sexual assaults. R. v. Sliwka, 2017 ONCA 426 The trial judge acquitted the accused and said when deciding to acquit that written reasons would be forthcoming. Written reasons were never provided.
Foreign Credentials To Be Recognized In An Effort To Relieve Labour Shortage

Jun 28, 2024 | mondaq.com | Kane Shannon Weiler

A new law coming to effect on July 1, 2024, will remove barriers to recognizing foreign credentials to relieve B.C.'s labour shortage. The International Credentials Recognition Act will require 18 professional bodies to remove barriers to 29 professions, allowing credentials of foreign educated workers to be recognized. The new regulations will also require regulatory bodies to collect data on foreign trained workers.
Secret Recording Proves "Untruthful, Misleading" Conduct

Jun 25, 2024 | mondaq.com | Kane Shannon Weiler

Mr. Teljeur was employed as a General Manager for Pinestone Resort (“Pinestone”) in Haliburton, Ontario for a period of just over three years. On December 6, 202, Pinestone terminated Mr. Teljeur's employment on a without cause basis, advising that they elected to retain an outside management company to manage the resort moving forward. At the time of his termination, Mr. Teljeur, unbeknownst to Pinestone, recorded the termination meeting.
3 Factors To Make Or Break A Case

Jun 3, 2024 | mondaq.com | Kane Shannon Weiler

Byron Bach was a unionized employee with the BC Liquor Distribution Branch ("LDB"). Mr. Bach had been employed with the LDB as an auxiliary employee since 1999. Since 1996, Mr. Bach was also employed with Save-On-Foods ("Save-On"). From 2005 to April 2021, Mr. Bach worked graveyard shifts at Save-On, and then auxiliary shifts at the LDB from 2:00PM until closing.
Navigating Probate Costs In BC: A Detailed Guide

Feb 20, 2024 | mondaq.com | Kane Shannon Weiler

It is often said that there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. When someone dies in BC, these two certainties become reality. One of the areas of law which I practice is probate law. Probate refers to the legal process of settling someone's estate after their death. This process attracts a tax on the deceased persons' estate known as probate costs or fees.
Tips, Tricks, And Pitfalls: 3 Laws Every BC Realtor Should Be Aware Of

Sep 20, 2023 | mondaq.com | Kane Shannon Weiler

As part of their licensing process, realtors in British Columbia will learn about many laws that will impact their day-to-day work. However, there are a few lesser-known legal obligations that can have a massive impact on your career. In particular, these are 3 legal obligations that every realtor in the province should keep top of mind: Listing Agreements must be absolutely clear about how commission is earned and how long the property can be listed for.