Homeowners and smaller contractors are often tempted to skip recommended practices when undertaking a small renovation. In many cases, little thought is given to the contract (and in some cases the only document is an invoice) and there is no attempt to comply with the Builders Lien Act. Although it is understandable that the parties…
When I think back to the time I was just starting to practice as a trial lawyer, about 42 years ago and list the tools available back then to settle files before proceeding to trials, the list is pretty short. Actually there was no list. Back then the options for settlement of litigious matters heading…
The Kelowna farmer’s market supplies local, high quality goods at competitive rates provided by people you know. Similarly, local lawyers bring many valuable benefits to the table that you should not forget about when retaining a lawyer. There are a plethora of talented personal injury lawyers in Kelowna. When you live in a town like…
It’s just about Christmas time and there are plenty of festivities. If you are a business or corporation and are hosting a Christmas party for your employees there are potential liability issues which could dampen your Christmas spirit. The first case in Canada to apply host liability within the context of the work environment was…
Many parents gave a huge sigh of relief as children headed back to school. No more giving bored kids suggestions as to how to occupy their time, or finding caregivers for the kids. Lots more juggling of schedules, and figuring out how to get the kids to and from school. One healthy option is to…
As legal counsel for many successful Baby Boomers in the Okanagan, our team has noticed a pattern of 6 habits of highly successful baby boomers. We are happy to share these with you to help all Baby Boomers live their best life possible. The happiest adults are those who are physically fit and mentally engaged. …
Recently at the end of the day I looked out my office window that overlooks the transit roundabout on Queensway…now in the process of being changed/upgraded….. to my right, towards the Memorial Arena…..I am reminded that is where the new park aide is to be built….across from there… at any time now, the new IHA…
Access Pro Bono will be hosting its seventh annual Pro Bono Going Public event throughout BC this September. The event is an outdoor legal ‘advice-a-thon’ and fundraiser for BC’s pro bono programs. Volunteer lawyers will provide free legal guidance to low- or moderate- income individuals. The open-air legal clinic will be held in Kelowna on…
As a senior personal injury lawyer, when I am hired to represent someone injured in a serious motor vehicle accident, one of the first things I want to find out from the insurance company for the bad driver, is the amount of insurance that is available (the third party limits), to know if there will…
The year’s Winter Olympics are providing inspiration for participation in winter sports. Although winter sports help Canadians stay active and enjoy winter, they also involve risks of serious injury to participants and legal liability for teammates, coaches, organizers and facility owners. Participants must take safety precautions, by wearing appropriate (and appropriately fastened) safety equipment and…
