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04/10/2026

POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE DIVORCE ACT.
Bill C-223, a private member’s bill that would amend the Divorce Act, has passed second reading in the House of Commons and been referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

While not yet law, its advancement is notable, as private members’ bills do not often reach this stage. If enacted, Bill C-223 would introduce a series of changes that could reshape how courts assess parenting disputes, with a more structured focus on family violence, coercive control, and children’s voices.

If you are struggling with the legalities of separation or divorce, seek legal counsel and consider contacting Madsen Law at Park Place Law in British Columbia.

11/14/2025

Positive changes announced today for married and common law couples receiving Person's With Disability ("PWD") benefits

09/03/2025

The Team at Madsen Law and Park Place Law remind everyone that children are back in school starting September 2. Let's all help keep all family members safe by obeying the school zone speed limits that are back in force.

08/25/2025

Nanaimo Clients and residents please be safe.

08/22/2025

08/22/2025

The Law Society of British Columbia has put out public notices warning the general public of several recent scams involving fake lawyers.

Several scams have appeared, all of which aim to get access to their intended victim’s money. Recently, a scammer targeted an animal charity in Richmond using sophisticated fake law firm letterhead and a fraudulent cheque.

Other examples include the inheritance scam, in which the scammer makes up a story about a fictitious distant relative leaving their estate to the intended victim; the grandparent scam, in which the scammer pretends to be the lawyer for the victim’s grandchild; and scammers’ offers to provide legal services regarding urgent patent or trademark matters. Scammers also send emails to people directing them to send funds to the scammer’s account with respect to their intended victim’s legitimate real estate transactions and settlement agreements.

If you have been contacted by someone who you suspect may be impersonating a lawyer, look for red flags such as grammatical errors or typos in the message, letterhead and logos.

You can also use the Law Society’s Lawyer Directory to check if the phone number and email address match the individual’s contact information. If it’s a scam, report it to law enforcement and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Learn more:
- Animal charity scam: https://ow.ly/8Yvj50Wy3Y0
- Inheritance scam: https://ow.ly/bMqg50Wy3XZ
- Grandparent scam: https://ow.ly/kWlV50Wy3Y1
- Patent and trademark scams: https://ow.ly/bAvQ50Wy3XY
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08/22/2025

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Members of the public are advised to be on the lookout for scammers impersonating lawyers.

Several scams have appeared, all of which aim to get access to their intended victim’s money. Recently, a scammer targeted an animal charity in Richmond using sophisticated fake law firm letterhead and a fraudulent cheque.

Other examples include the inheritance scam, in which the scammer makes up a story about a fictitious distant relative leaving their estate to the intended victim; the grandparent scam, in which the scammer pretends to be the lawyer for the victim’s grandchild; and scammers’ offers to provide legal services regarding urgent patent or trademark matters. Scammers also send emails to people directing them to send funds to the scammer’s account with respect to their intended victim’s legitimate real estate transactions and settlement agreements.

If you have been contacted by someone who you suspect may be impersonating a lawyer, look for red flags such as grammatical errors or typos in the message, letterhead and logos.

You can also use the Law Society’s Lawyer Directory to check if the phone number and email address match the individual’s contact information. If it’s a scam, report it to law enforcement and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Learn more:
- Animal charity scam: https://ow.ly/8Yvj50Wy3Y0
- Inheritance scam: https://ow.ly/bMqg50Wy3XZ
- Grandparent scam: https://ow.ly/kWlV50Wy3Y1
- Patent and trademark scams: https://ow.ly/bAvQ50Wy3XY
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*Last updated: August 11, 2025 Canadian business owners and IP applicants/holders are being targeted in

08/22/2025

Law Society of British Columbia this month published a notice warning Members of the public another scam.

Members of the public are advised to be on the lookout for scammers impersonating lawyers.

Several scams have appeared, all of which aim to get access to their intended victim’s money. Recently, a scammer targeted an animal charity in Richmond using sophisticated fake law firm letterhead and a fraudulent cheque.

Other examples include the inheritance scam, in which the scammer makes up a story about a fictitious distant relative leaving their estate to the intended victim; the grandparent scam, in which the scammer pretends to be the lawyer for the victim’s grandchild; and scammers’ offers to provide legal services regarding urgent patent or trademark matters. Scammers also send emails to people directing them to send funds to the scammer’s account with respect to their intended victim’s legitimate real estate transactions and settlement agreements.

If you have been contacted by someone who you suspect may be impersonating a lawyer, look for red flags such as grammatical errors or typos in the message, letterhead and logos.

You can also use the Law Society’s Lawyer Directory to check if the phone number and email address match the individual’s contact information. If it’s a scam, report it to law enforcement and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Learn more:
- Animal charity scam: https://ow.ly/8Yvj50Wy3Y0
- Inheritance scam: https://ow.ly/bMqg50Wy3XZ
- Grandparent scam: https://ow.ly/kWlV50Wy3Y1
- Patent and trademark scams: https://ow.ly/bAvQ50Wy3XY
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*Last updated: August 11, 2025 Canadian business owners and IP applicants/holders are being targeted in

08/22/2025

Law Society of British Columbia recently published a notice for the general public about several scams.

Several scams have appeared, all of which aim to get access to their intended victim’s money. Recently, a scammer targeted an animal charity in Richmond using sophisticated fake law firm letterhead and a fraudulent cheque.

Other examples include the inheritance scam, in which the scammer makes up a story about a fictitious distant relative leaving their estate to the intended victim; the grandparent scam, in which the scammer pretends to be the lawyer for the victim’s grandchild; and scammers’ offers to provide legal services regarding urgent patent or trademark matters. Scammers also send emails to people directing them to send funds to the scammer’s account with respect to their intended victim’s legitimate real estate transactions and settlement agreements.

If you have been contacted by someone who you suspect may be impersonating a lawyer, look for red flags such as grammatical errors or typos in the message, letterhead and logos.

You can also use the Law Society’s Lawyer Directory to check if the phone number and email address match the individual’s contact information. If it’s a scam, report it to law enforcement and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Learn more:
- Animal charity scam: https://ow.ly/8Yvj50Wy3Y0
- Inheritance scam: https://ow.ly/bMqg50Wy3XZ
- Grandparent scam: https://ow.ly/kWlV50Wy3Y1
- Patent and trademark scams: https://ow.ly/bAvQ50Wy3XY
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01/08/2024

CEBA LOANS - REPAYMENT DEADLINE - JANUARY 18, 2024

The forgiveness repayment date has been extended to January 18, 2024, for eligible CEBA Borrowers in good standing. If the loan remains outstanding on January 19, 2024, it will convert to a non-amortizing term loan with full principal repayment due on December 31, 2026. Borrowers with outstanding balances as of January 18, 2024, will be contacted by their financial institution to request a lump sum repayment of the outstanding debt. If, at that point, they do not fully repay their CEBA loan to their financial institution, the financial institution will likely be required to assign their loan to the government’s CEBA Program for collection efforts.