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- When a Certificate of Pending Litigation (CPL) Is Not Justified: A Guide for Property Owners and Land Developers
One tool available to parties in a land purchase and sale dispute who claim an interest in land is the Certificate of Pending Litigation (CPL). A Certificate of Pending Litigation is meant to be a notice to third parties of the pending litigation; it is not a tool by a party to exert pressure on the … Read more »
- Setting Aside a Default Judgment in British Columbia – The Most Recent Guidance from the Court of Appeal
A default judgment is a court order against a defendant who fails to respond to a civil claim or take the necessary steps to defend themselves in a lawsuit. If you find yourself subject to a default judgment in British Columbia, you may be able to have it set aside under certain circumstances. This … Read more »
- Recovering Investments From a Ponzi Scheme: Tactics and Lessons Learned
A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation where the operator, an individual or organization, pays returns to existing investors from funds paid by new investors, rather than from legitimate gains. The scheme’s success depends on a constant flow of new investments to sustain the illusion of … Read more »
- Vancouver Rezoning Case: Court Upholds Constitutional Limits
Kitsilano Coalition for Children & Family Safety Society v. BC: The Basic Facts The Kitsilano Coalition for Children & Family Safety Society challenged the validity of a provincial statute (MEVA 5) that retroactively approved a City of Vancouver rezoning decision. In particular, the Kitsilano Coalit … Read more »
- Multijurisdictional Disputes: BC Court of Appeal Clarifies BC Courts’ Jurisdiction in Contract Disputes
We previously discussed the basic considerations for business owners when it comes to multijurisdictional transaction and disputes. Because the British Columbia legislation on the courts’ jurisdiction is made pursuant to previous Supreme Court of Canada judgments, this interesting case VM Agritech L … Read more »