Meridian Law Group

09/21/2023

Not all actions that inconvenience shareholders are appropriate for the oppression remedy, as demonstrated by a recent decision of the BC Supreme Court.

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Not all corporate actions that are against a shareholder's interests will qualify for the oppression remedy, as seen in a recent B.C. case.

09/19/2023

Associate Ross McLarty discusses with CBC Vancouver the intricate legalities around consignment deals gone wrong.

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Fariba Pourbaba says she and her father once owned a round, three-carat diamond. It was a brilliant cut — one of the most expensive ways to shape a stone, to give it the best shine — valued at tens of thousands of dollars. But that was four years ago, before it supposedly went missing.

09/18/2023

The BC Supreme Court recently rejected an application to vary a husband’s spousal support obligations, given his lack of financial disclosure.

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In a recent decision, the BC Supreme Court rejected a claimant's request to vary his spousal support obligations after his daughter's death.

09/13/2023

In a recent wills variation case, the BC Court of Appeal has upheld the testator's moral obligation to her estranged son.

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He believed his mother's relatives prevented a closer bond between them due to financial motivation

09/12/2023

In a recent decision, the B.C. Court of Appeal upheld an order permitting a mother to relocate to Germany with her two children.

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In a recent decision, the B.C. Court of Appeal upheld an order permitting a mother to relocate to Germany with her two children.

09/10/2023

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09/08/2023

Licences that could see fee increases include those for businesses, short-term rentals, pets, cemeteries, and contractors.

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Vancouver council is considering increasing fees for a number of city services in an effort to avoid a steep property tax hike.

09/06/2023

B.C. woman argues she belongs to a class that suffered personal injury from contaminated Cottonelle wipes.

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The B.C. Supreme Court has partially certified a class-action lawsuit against Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the maker of Kleenex, after it produced flushable wipes that were contaminated with bacteria.

09/01/2023

From everyone at Meridian Law Group, we wish you and your family a safe and happy Labour Day weekend!

08/28/2023

The BC Court of Appeal has upheld an order allowing the mother to relocate with her two children to Germany.

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The irreparable harm to the children is a primary consideration

08/25/2023

Craig is an experienced litigator dedicated to representing plaintiffs and defendants in the areas of insurance defence, complex personal injury claims, construction litigation, and commercial litigation. He is known for being a determined advocate for his clients.

To speak with Craig or another one of our seasoned and knowledgeable lawyers please call (604) 687-2277 or visit us online.

08/24/2023

B.C.'s emergency management minister calls for unity in the fight against the province's wildfires as she decried people defying evacuation orders to defend their properties.

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Firefighters in B.C.'s Interior continue to battle a number of significant wildfires as cooler, wetter weather is anticipated in the region.

08/22/2023

The BC Court of Appeal has reduced an award for future loss of housekeeping capacity due to expert prognosis that the plaintiff’s post-accident condition will improve.

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The court was left to speculate on the initial basis for the award

08/18/2023

Assuming individuals secure their important documents, the common law presumes that if a will cannot be located, the testator intends to revoke it. However, this presumption may be rebutted with evidence.

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If a will is lost or misplaced, there is a common law presumption that the testator intended to revoke their will.

08/16/2023

Their lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges related to the tax. Outside of court, there have also been many complaints from owners and many appeals of tax notices under the city’s own adjudication process.

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The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges of the tax, while the city has also faced many appeals of tax notices

08/15/2023

We are currently seeking a Senior Accounting Clerk to support our firm. This is a hands-on role that will work closely with our Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day functions of the Accounting department.

To learn more about the role, please visit our careers page: https://ow.ly/lw3x50PwMxx

08/08/2023

In seeking an injunction to continue their father's life support treatment, the daughters claimed he has shown increased movement and increasing consciousness during his coma.

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A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled that a Vancouver hospital can take a 65-year-old man off life support almost three months after he suffered a heart attack.

08/04/2023

From all of us at Meridian Law Group, we hope you have a safe and fun long weekend ahead.

07/31/2023

The case is one example of a growing number of significant awards that have been issued following changes to B.C.’s Residential Tenancy Act.

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The case is an example of a growing number of awards that have been issued following changes to B.C.’s Residential Tenancy Act.

07/28/2023

A woman waived her privilege over her email correspondence with her former counsel about certain subjects when she disclosed part of the correspondence, a B.C. court recently ruled in a family law case arising from a marriage agreement.

https://ow.ly/ycqZ50PnMNT

Law firm ordered to disclose communications on parenting time, family physical dispute, test illicit substance reports

07/26/2023

In a recent case before the B.C. Court of Appeal, a young plaintiff was awarded $450,000 for loss of earning capacity resulting from a car accident injury.

Read more in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/Y7bm50PlXFw

Upon finding that the judge erred in his reasons, the Court of Appeal more than doubled an award for loss of earning capacity from $200,000 to $450,000.

07/24/2023

Despite the requirements of a valid Will under B.C.'s estate laws, courts will, in some circumstances, accept other documents as proof of a deceased’s testamentary intentions.

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The Supreme Court of British Columbia validated annotated lawyers' letters as a deceased's testamentary intentions under the WESA.

07/21/2023

We understand the upheaval caused by a serious personal injury.

Our personal injury lawyers are motivated and effective litigators. We are dedicated advocates who work tirelessly to secure maximum compensation for their client’s injuries.

To schedule a confidential consultation on your personal injury matter, contact us online or call (604) 687-2277.

07/19/2023

While rents in many B.C. cities are soaring higher every month and house prices continue to rise, the number of homes being built is declining, with home builders saying that interest rates and prohibitive land and construction costs continue to hobble them.

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National statistics show that the later stages of home building – permits, completions, new-home registrations – are down in many places

07/17/2023

A judge of the lower court failed to compare an injured party’s likely future earnings if the accident had not occurred with her likely future earnings after the accident happened, the B.C. Court of Appeal recently said.

https://ow.ly/iNuk50PebsP

Injured wins appeal against Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

07/13/2023

Questions about safety and the oversight of downhill mountain bike racing are being raised in the wake of a teen’s death during a B.C. Cup race at Big White last weekend.

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Questions about safety and the oversight of downhill mountain bike racing are being raised in the wake of a teen's death. Find out more.

07/12/2023

Parties to a family law dispute cannot pick and choose which information over which they will waive solicitor-client privilege.

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A party cannot pick and choose when to waive solicitor- client privilege nor are their intentions relevant in determining whether privilege was waived.

07/10/2023

A recent string of motorcyclist deaths in British Columbia has prompted some families, riders and motorcycle safety organizations to call for increased safety training for motorcyclists and drivers alike.

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A recent string of motorcyclist deaths in British Columbia has prompted some families, riders and motorcycle safety organizations to call for increased safety training for motorcyclists and drivers alike. But some specialists caution there are limits to how much education and awareness can save live...

07/07/2023

Commercial real estate sales and dollar volumes across B.C.’s Lower Mainland had a slow start to 2023, with year-over-year declines across all property types.

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B.C. Lower Mainland sales dollar volume also fell, dropping nearly 65 per cent in first quarter from a year earlier to the lowest level since 2019

07/05/2023

The BC Court of Appeal has ruled against the deduction of benefits from the damages awarded to the plaintiff who was injured in a motor vehicle accident.

https://ow.ly/FMRG50P43rs

Case involves a bus passenger who was in an accident

07/04/2023

In Hansman v. Neufeld, 2023 SCC 14, the Supreme Court of Canada considered a defamation lawsuit involving public statements made by two individuals regarding a government initiative on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.

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A recent decision from the Supreme Court of Canada illustrates how certain “counter-speech” is protected against claims of defamation by Anti-SLAPP legislation.

07/01/2023

Happy Canada Day from all of us at Meridian Law Group!

Have a safe and fun long weekend ahead.

06/28/2023

We'd like to warmly welcome our two new lawyers, Camelia Alikashani and Michaela Durovic.

Camelia joined Meridian Law Group in May 2022 as an articled student and was called to the bar in 2023. Camelia practices insurance law, personal injury law, commercial litigation, general civil litigation, and immigration & refugee law.

Michaela joined Meridian Law Group as an articled student in 2022 and was called to the bar in 2023. Michaela practices general civil litigation, including insurance defence, commercial litigation, estate litigation and family law.

To learn more about Camelia and Michaela, visit:

www.meridianlawgroup.ca/lawyers/camelia-alikashani/
www.meridianlawgroup.ca/lawyers/michaela-durovic/

06/26/2023

The B.C. Supreme Court has overturned a $34,180 penalty handed down by the Residential Tenancy Branch to North Vancouver landlords who evicted their tenants.

https://ow.ly/npVC50OXobS

At issue for the B.C. Supreme Court was who actually is a landlord

06/22/2023

Two people have died and two others injured after a plane crash near the coast of Vancouver Island.

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Two people are dead and two others injured after a plane crash near the coast of Vancouver Island.

06/20/2023

Can you commence a personal injury claim if you have been injured while playing a sport?

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An injured player needs to prove that they were careless, not reckless or intending to cause harm, to win a BC injury case

06/19/2023

The proposed increase in housing would make it among the densest of large master-planned new developments in Vancouver, if approved.

https://ow.ly/K6U150ORSFc

Consortium of Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations development plan could add as many as 26,000 new residents to West Point Grey neighbourhood

06/16/2023

The lawsuit alleges VCH, the Medical Services Commission (which grants licences), the province and unidentified other parties “conspired with each other with intent to injure” the plaintiffs.

Owners filed a lawsuit alleging VCH is conspiring to pull off a "hostile takeover" of their clinics and seeking damages.

06/15/2023

New legislation has amended British Columbia’s Family Law Act to provide additional guidance on issues involving pet ownership following the breakdown of a relationship.

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The Family Law Amendment Act allows spouses to make agreements regarding pet ownership and requires the court to consider listed factors before making an order.

06/13/2023

Mother-of-five wanted to reward two children who were her primary caregivers by having them split her West 64th Avenue house, which would have given them 85 per cent of her estate, leaving 15 per cent for three others.

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Mother-of-five wanted to reward two children who were her primary caregivers by having them split her Vancouver house. Read more.