PRO BONO: Dan Coles Webinar on Defamation in British Columbia – Available on Demand!

April 13, 2022 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird Shareholder Dan Coles recently provided a pro bono webinar for the People’s Law School on Defamation in British Columbia and is now available to stream online.

In this one hour segment, Dan answers common questions about defamation, including what it is and what you can do about it. Listeners can learn the essentials of defamation law in British Columbia by watching the video (embedded below) or by visiting the People’s Law School’s summary and show notes.

People’s Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to…

Canadian Journal of Insurance Law, March 2017

April 12, 2017 - Gregory Tucker

Ledcor Construction v. Northbridge Insurance et al at the Supreme Court of Canada (Part 1)

Continuing Legal Education (BC) Paper

January 26, 2017 - Gregory Tucker

“Getting a Leg Up” Recent Developments in Connection with the Faulty Design and Workmanship Exclusion

Canadian Journal of Insurance Law, September 2015

January 26, 2017 - Gregory Tucker

“Not My Fault” (Part 3) – Current Issues Under the Design/Workmanship Exclusion

BC Liquor Law Update: Be aware of these changes coming in 2017 that may negatively impact your licensed establishment

December 20, 2016 - Daniel Coles

Businesses currently operating licensed establishments in British Columbia, or considering purchasing a going concern, should take note of the following significant changes to British Columbia’s liquor laws into force in January, 2017:

New policy on “dormant” licences

Currently in British Columbia there are no minimum use requirements for liquor licences. That means a licensee may allow its establishment to become “dormant” – by keeping its licence in good standing, but for any number of reasons not operating the affiliated bar or restaurant. Generally speaking licences go dormant during extensive renovations, after fires or during times of financial stress.

After January…

BC Liquor Law Update: Grow your business with these exciting changes coming in 2017

December 13, 2016 - Daniel Coles

Whether your business is currently active in the hospitality industry, or you are considering entering this dynamic and growing sector, you should take notice of the following changes to British Columbia’s liquor laws coming into force in 2017

Any business will be able to apply for a liquor licence

The long-standing policy in British Columbia has been that only businesses that are “primarily engaged in hospitality, entertainment or beverage service” can apply for a liquor primary licence – on January 23, 2017 when the new Liquor Control and Licensing Act comes into force that will change. Beginning in January any…

Alan Frydenlund and Scott Stephens Present Forclosures Paper at CLEBC Real Estate Conference

December 09, 2016 - Alan Frydenlund

On Wednesday, December 7th, Owen Bird lawyers Alan Frydenlund and Scott Stephens participated as faculty at the 9th annual Residential Real Estate Conference, presented by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia.

Every year, lawyers practicing in this area meet to discuss the latest cases, trends, and challenges faced by residential real estate practitioners. As part of their conference presentation, Alan and Scott delivered their paper, Foreclosures: An Overview (PDF). As the name suggests, the paper offers an overview of the foreclosure process, including commentary on the following specific topics:

Demand and notices Commencing…

Intrexon Corporation Completes Acquisition of Okanagan Speciality Fruits Inc.

April 17, 2015 - Patrick Haberl

Mergers and Acquisitions; Owen Bird acts on sale of Okanagan Speciality Fruits Inc.

Case Note: Paldi Khalsa Diwan Society v. Cowichan Valley (Regional District), 2014 BCCA 335

March 01, 2015 - James Carpick

Municipal Law; Interpretation of Bylaws