Vivian T. Thieu

Nov 28, 2024 | mondaq.com | David Ford |Vivian T. Thieu

As discussed in our prior article on Employee Ownership Trusts, Canadian business owners report that finding a buyer is a significant obstacle to succession planning. Protecting employees remains a top priority for business owners. More than half report that they would be more likely to sell their business to their employees if that was a viable option. There are many obstacles to selling a business to its employees.

Nov 25, 2024 | mondaq.com | Vivian T. Thieu

In British Columbia, the Patients Property Act, RSBC 1996, c. 349 (the "Act"), allows the Supreme Court of British Columbia to declare an adult incapable of managing their own affairs (i.e. financial and legal matters) and person (i.e. personal and health care matters), based on the evidence of two physicians licensed to practice medicine in British Columbia. When such a declaration is made, the adult becomes a "patient" within the meaning of the Act.

Nov 21, 2024 | cwilson.com | Vivian T. Thieu

By: Polly Storey and Vivian ThieuIn British Columbia, the Patients Property Act, RSBC 1996, c. 349 (the “Act”), allows the Supreme Court of British Columbia to declare an adult incapable of managing their own affairs (i.e. financial and legal matters) and person (i.e. personal and health care matters), based on the evidence of two physicians licensed to practice medicine in British Columbia. When such a declaration is made, the adult becomes a “patient” within the meaning of the Act.

Aug 14, 2023 | mondaq.com | Zachary Murphy-Rogers |Vivian T. Thieu

Our society's understanding of what constitutes "family" is everchanging, especially in light of our appreciation and recognition of the many different forms a relationship can take. This has further changed with possibilities that have arisen through the emergence of reproductive technology.

Aug 11, 2023 | cwilson.com | Vivian T. Thieu

By Zachary Murphy-Rogers and Vivian ThieuOur society’s understanding of what constitutes “family” is everchanging, especially in light of our appreciation and recognition of the many different forms a relationship can take. This has further changed with possibilities that have arisen through the emergence of reproductive technology.