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Pushor Mitchell partner Paul Mitchell, K.C., recently settled a serious injury claim for an injury client and his son, both located in Northern BC, for over 3 million dollars. This was the 50th file Paul has resolved for over 1 million dollars. He has settled numerous files for 3 million, and others … Read more »

What is a Builders Lien A lien is a legal claim to an interest in property. It is a type of in rem claim (Latin for “against a thingâ€�) that focuses on the claim against the object rather than a particular person. It is commonly used as a means of securing payment of a debt. A builders lien, purs … Read more »

Protecting your intellectual property is extremely important. The value of your brand can be substantial, often exceeding the value of your physical inventory. Actively policing your intellectual property is equally important to prevent others from diluting your brand or damaging your reputation. A … Read more »

While Alzheimer’s disease is progressive and irreversible, mental capacity often fluctuates during the early stages. Many families are familiar with the idea of “good days and bad days,â€� where a person may appear fully capable one day and struggle the next. This reality is especially significa … Read more »

In Ursic v. Country Lumber Ltd., 2025 BCSC 970, the British Columbia Supreme Court (the “Supreme Courtâ€�) examined an employer’s obligations towards a dependent contractor upon termination without cause. In general, a way of viewing independent contractor versus employee classifications is that … Read more »