Author: Brydan Heisler

Navigating Land Codes and Financing on First Nations Land in British Columbia

Author: Brydan Heisler Understanding the unique aspects of First Nations real estate, particularly with respect to the implementation of the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management Act (FAFNLMA) and related land codes, is crucial for anyone involved in real property transactions within First Nations’ reserve lands. This blog aims to provide a clear and […]

What is a Lawyer’s Undertaking? Staying Informed About Your Real Estate and Business Transactions

Author: Brydan Heisler An article published by CBC reported that an Ontario law firm allegedly swindled clients out of millions of dollars. Nicholas Cartel and Singa Bui (of Cartel and Bui LLP) are currently facing 15 lawsuits after millions of dollars of client funds have gone missing from the firm’s trust accounts. Buyers allege that […]

BC Government Passes Legislation Giving Fee Simple Land Rights to First Nations

Author: Brydan Heisler The Government of B.C. has passed legislation to give First Nation bands the right to directly acquire, hold and register fee simple land in BC. This new law will come into force on May 21, 2024. The objective of these legislative changes is to remove a long-standing discriminatory barrier that prevents First […]

BC Government’s New Pay Transparency Act – How Does it Affect You?

Author: Brydan Heisler The BC Government passed the Pay Transparency Act on May 11, 2023 to address the gender pay gap in the province. The Act will impact both employers and employees in three ways: How pay is discussed at work, how job opportunities are posted and the duty to post the new Pay Transparency […]

Pet Ownership Unleashed: How the Family Law Act Amendments Will Impact Pets

Author: Brydan Heisler What happens to the family pet when spouses break up? With more couples raising pets than ever before, the Government of BC sought to address this question. As of January 15, 2024, changes to the Family Law Act have clarified how courts will decide which spouse gets to keep their furry friend. […]

Recent BC Court Decision Clarifies Testator’s Ability to Make Uneven Wealth Distributions to Adult Children

Author: Brydan Heisler What happens when a parent passes away and leaves more for one child than another? In the recent case of Tom v Tang, 2023 BCCA 221, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (BCCA) has provided some clarity. A few weeks before Mrs. Tom passed away, she decided to alter her will […]