Bullying is seldom out of the headlines these days. In one of my last articles, I discussed new cyberbullying legislation. In this article we will take a look at the new provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act. They give workers the ability to make a claim where harassment and bullying have caused a mental disorder. …
Over the years this column has addressed the contentious and convoluted law governing wills and estates in British Columbia. The new British Columbia Wills, Estates and Succession Act aims to clarify this area of law. The Act comes into effect on March 31, 2014. The single Act consolidates and replaces four existing wills and estates…
Many things can happen along the way to a trial. Often a settlement is one of them. As a trial lawyer I recognize that having your day in court comes at a very high price. Lawyers’ fees are only part of that price. There is delay – civil cases take years to get to trial.…
