If BC courts follow the reasoning of an Ontario Appeal Court decision, title insurance could cover the costs of rectifying defects that are only discoverable with “off-title” searches. In the Ontario case of MacDonald v. Chicago Title Insurance Company of Canada, 2015 ONCA 842 (CanLII) a couple who bought their home discovered many years later that a bearing…
Baljinder Bhangoo was sworn in and called to the British Columbia bar today. Congratulations and good luck in your future endeavors Bal.
The BC Government announced that beginning December 1, 2015 persons with disabilities who are receiving income assistance will be able to hold more assets without losing their income assistance eligibility. Currently, a person with a disability who is receiving government assistance is allowed to have up to $5,000 in assets and couples $10,000 (a residence…
The great decision by the Ontario Appeal Court in Westerhof v. Gee Estate, 2015 ONCA 206 was appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) and a decision was rendered. In that Ontario Appeal Court decision, the Justices unanimously disagreed with the lower courts and determined that treatment providers actively involved in the care and treatment of…
A recent follow-up study commissioned by the American Automobile Association concludes that hands-free technology does not decrease distracted driving. The study found that drivers continued to be distracted 27 seconds after the interaction ended. If a person was driving at 40 km/hr he would drive the length of more than three football fields in that time….
Thanksgiving weekend is upon us and many will be travelling on our highways as we spend the time visiting friends and family. For some of us the visits will include having a drink (or two) so please make appropriate arrangements – this weekend has brought us much tragedy in the past. And remember, there are…
The duty to accommodate is constantly evolving. Here is a nice summary on the law to date for certain issues dealing with family status, gender identity, age discrimination and religious belief by Sheldon Gordon. http://ow.ly/Sv6UB As always though, you should consult a lawyer for advice dealing with matters specific to your situation.
A study out of the University of California suggests that “mindfulness” may implant false memories. If peer reviews verify the findings this would add one more hurdle to credibility determinations – witnesses who are being honest and forthcoming would be testifying to facts that may have never happened. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/11855103/How-mindfulness-plays-havoc-with-memory.html
As of September 1, 2015 BC families who are on income or disability assistance will no longer have their child support payments deducted from their assistance income. This is great news and a positive step forward towards supporting BC children.
