News Archives
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BC Government’s New Pay Transparency Act – How Does it Affect You?
Published by Waterstone Law GroupAuthor: 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…
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Pet Ownership Unleashed: How the Family Law Act Amendments Will Impact Pets
Published by Waterstone Law GroupAuthor: 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…
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No Fault, No Fair!
Published by Waterstone Law GroupIn May of 2021, the law surrounding ICBC and motor vehicle accident claims changed to a “no-fault” system in British Columbia. This change has eliminated the previous system which permitted an injured party to sue another person who caused a motor vehicle accident. Under the new no-fault system, an injured…
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Court Gives Thumbs Up to Contract Signed with Emoji
Published by Waterstone Law GroupAuthor: Jorie Les In a 2023 decision, the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench made international news by finding that the “👍” emoji met the requirements for an electronic signature and was sufficient to create a valid contract. The decision, South West Terminal Ltd. V Acther Land, 2023 SKKB 116, highlights…
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Waterstone Law Welcomes Jaslene Bhui
Published by Waterstone Law GroupThe firm is pleased to welcome our newest lawyer, Jaslene Bhui, to our Langley office location. Jaslene practices in the areas of Real Estate Law and Business Law. Born in Ontario, Jaslene earned her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto in 2017. She went on to complete her…
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Christmas and Holiday Season Parenting Time
Published by Waterstone Law GroupThe holiday season is a special time with children and family where quality time is important and memories are made. The Courts recognize this special time of year and will allow parents to depart from any typical or set parenting schedule to ensure that both parents have time with the…
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Waterstone Supports Community Arts!
Published by Waterstone Law GroupWe are proud to support the local arts community! Check out the Fraser Valley Symphony (with our own Sheila Evani) in concert this Sunday November 26 at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. It will be an amazing show!
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Savina Sohi Obtains Rare Lump Sum Child Support Order
Published by Waterstone Law GroupAlthough lump sum child support orders are rare, they are not unheard of for Savina Sohi, lawyer at Waterstone Law Group! Child support is generally paid by a payor in monthly payments. Lump sum awards are only made where there is a special need or some specific circumstance which render…
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Joint Ownership of Assets for Estate Planning
Published by Waterstone Law GroupWaterstone lawyers Michael Sandhu and Jori Les will be presenting on the topic of Joint Ownership of Assets for Estate Planning on October 26, 2023. This free session is sponsored by the Chilliwack Hospice Society. Michael and Jorie will be sharing their guidance regarding some of the new rules and…
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Recent BC Court Decision Clarifies Testator’s Ability to Make Uneven Wealth Distributions to Adult Children
Published by Waterstone Law GroupAuthor: 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…