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Parental Alienation Awareness Day, observed annually on April 25, brings attention to one of the more complex and emotionally charged issues in family law: the breakdown of a child’s relationship with a parent due to the influence of the other. While the concept of “parental alienationâ€� is wid … Read more »

The recent decision of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Cusack v. Cusack offers important guidance on wills variation claims, particularly where an adult child has been intentionally disinherited. The case illustrates the nuanced balance courts must strike between testamentary autonomy and a … Read more »

The British Columbia Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Zuo v. Chen provides a detailed and instructive analysis of three frequently litigated issues in commercial real estate disputes: fraudulent misrepresentation, professional negligence by real estate agents, and contractual breach following … Read more »

Shareholder disputes can escalate quickly. What begins as disagreement over management decisions can evolve into exclusion from corporate governance, dilution of ownership, or removal from employment within the company. In British Columbia, minority shareholders are not without recourse. The oppress … Read more »

When a real estate transaction collapses, the legal consequences can be significant. In a volatile market such as Vancouver’s, the difference between a rising and falling market may represent hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. If a buyer refuses to close or a seller attempts to bac … Read more »