SHK Law Corporation
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As the effects of the COVID-19 virus further manifest themselves, this will result in many claims for delay under construction contracts and for delay-related termination of those contracts. However, not all delays allegedly resulting from COVID-19 will translate into contractual entitlement of a contractor to additional time and/or money. For further information see: https://www.shk.ca/covid-19-and-construction-delays/

We want to provide our clients with an update on construction site safety in this time of COVID-19, given that the Provincial Health Officer’s ban on gatherings of over 50 people now extends to construction sites. Review our latest insight for further information: https://www.shk.ca/covid-19-safety-on-construction-sites/

Congratulations to SHK Law Corporation's Seema Lal for her election to the Canadian Construction Women (CCW) Board of Directors!

Managing a strata corporation can be challenging at the best of times. From enforcing Bylaws to maintaining and repairing the corporation’s property, volunteer strata councils are often pushed out of their comfort zones. This can certainly be true when strata councils receive requests for copies of the corporation’s records and information and are forced to determine what, and how much, to disclose. View SHK Law Corporation's latest insight for further information on requests for strata corporation records: https://www.shk.ca/requests-for-strata-corporation-records/

If we can offer you just one piece of advice, it is that, for the sake of your loved ones, you should have a Will, a Representation Agreement and a Power of Attorney. For more information, review our latest insight at: https://www.shk.ca/back-to-basics-estate-planning/

TO SEIZE OR NOT TO SEIZE? THAT IS THE QUESTION. When a consumer enters into any one of a number of types of ‘rent to own’ agreements (i.e., a car, appliance or furniture lease, etc.), the business is likely to rely on a ‘security lease’ to complete the transaction. The agreement may provide the business owner with a security interest as a means of redress, should the customer default on their payment obligations. However, a security lease is not an open door invitation fo...r the secured party to take whatever steps it wants against a defaulting customer. Read SHK Law Corporation's insight to learn more: https://www.shk.ca/to-seize-or-not-to-seizethat-is-the-que/

"A To-Do List Can be a Will". Read SHK Law Corporation's latest insight that discusses a recent judgment of the BC Supreme Court, which found that a note discovered on the deceased’s password-protected computer is fully effective as his last Will and Testament. https://www.shk.ca/a-to-do-list-can-be-a-will/

Join SHK Law Corporation and Seema Lal for a free webinar examining some of the consequences that COVID-19 is having on the construction industry and construction projects. To register, go to: https://icba.simplesignup.ca/en/6066/index.php

The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic will weigh heavily on the Canadian construction industry in the coming months. Read SHK Law Corporation's latest insight for further information: https://www.shk.ca/coronavirus-in-the-course-of-constructi/

This month, SHK Law Corporation is pleased to provide you with an article on whether construction estimates are binding: https://www.shk.ca/are-construction-estimates-binding/ For more information, please contact us at https://www.shk.ca/contact-us/

Please join SHK Law Corp's Matt Wansink and MNP Accounting's Ryan Gorder and Kevin Yu, for our next breakfast seminar on 'Corporate Organizations and Tax Planning', for a practical discussion for professionals on structuring businesses and employing tax mitigation strategies. https://www.shk.ca/event-oct-29-2019-breakfast-seminar-2-2/

This month SHK Law Corporation is pleased to provide you with two articles on timely topics: 1) The Requirement to Update Your Insurer of Material Changes in Risk; and 2) Limitation Periods Under the Securities Act. ... Feel free to contact us for further information! https://www.shk.ca/category/insights/

Join SHK Law's Mark Braidwood on September 25, 2019, during our next breakfast seminar, as he discusses important issues surrounding delay claims as they affect owners, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals. RSVP here: https://www.shk.ca/event-july-10-2019-breakfast-seminar-2/

Best Lawyers recognizes Don Smith from SHK for Construction Law and Insurance Law https://www.shk.ca/best-lawyers-in-canada-recognizes-don-s/

'The Legal World Gets a Bit Simpler' with the end of the Limitation Act transition period as of June 1, 2019. For more information, read our insight at: https://www.shk.ca/the-legal-world-gets-a-bit-simpler-for-/

As a federal corporation, you should be aware of the new disclosure requirements stipulated by the Canada Business Corporations Act. See SHK Law's June 7, 2019, insight post for details. For more information on this subject, and for all your corporate and business law needs, please contact SHK Law and one of our experienced lawyers will be pleased to speak with you. https://www.shk.ca/new-disclosure-requirements-canada-busi/

We are proud to announce that Charlotte Leung has been admitted to the British Columbia Bar. Congratulations Charlotte! https://www.shk.ca/lawyers/charlotte-c-leung/

SHK Law Corporation is proud to announce the recognition of three of its lawyers, Bryan Shapiro, QC, Craig Wallace, PEng and Marc MacEwing, as leading lawyers in construction law in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, published since 1997, is based on an extensive peer survey process. It includes profiles of leading practitioners across Canada in more than 60 practice areas and leading law firms in more than 40 practice areas.... This important recognition further demonstrates SHK Law Corporation’s expertise in construction law. Congratulations to Bryan, Craig and Marc! https://www.shk.ca/news-shk-lawyers-recognized-in-lexpert-/

SHK Law Corporation is pleased to attach a link to our Insight discussing the Supreme Court of Canada's decision about contributory negligence in Rankin's Garage v JJ. https://www.shk.ca/are-your-cars-locked-at-night/ For further information and advice on this issue, contact Christopher Bakker at 604.408.2028 or by email at [email protected]

Seema Lal has been appointed Chair of the College of Denturists of B.C. The College of Denturists of B.C. is the regulatory body for denturists in British Columbia. The role of the College is to set standards and regulate denturism to ensure quality practice and protection of the public. https://www.shk.ca/lawyers/seema-lal-litigator/

We are pleased to introduce our current featured lawyer, Bryan Shapiro. A founding Principal of SHK Law Corp, Bryan has been practicing construction law since 1971. https://www.shk.ca/lawy/bryan-shapiro-construction-lawyer/

SHK Law Corporation is pleased to be hosting delegates of the International Business Law Consortium (www.iblc.com) at the 2019 Spring Meeting being held in Vancouver from April 11-14. We are looking forward to welcoming our fellow colleagues from around the world at the kick-off cocktail reception which will be held at SHK Law Corporation’s offices. Here’s hoping that the weather cooperates so that we can truly showcase this beautiful city we are lucky enough to call home! https://www.shk.ca/event-april-2019-iblc-vancouver-confere/

SHK Law Corporation is proud to announce the roll out of our new website! For over thirty years, we have been a premier boutique law firm that knows your business and we practice in the complex and competitive industries in which you operate. It is our goal to distinguish ourselves with proven strategies and innovative solutions, through our website and the services that we provide, to achieve the best outcomes for you. Learn more about SHK Law Corporation at https://www.shk.ca/

Are you wondering if you can still employ bare trusts in real estate transactions? Recent comments by the government, and changes to disclosure requirements when transferring title to real estate, have called into question whether the bare trust will continue to be a useful tool for BC real estate transactions. Review our latest newsletter by Matt Wansink on this very issue: https://www.shk.ca//bare-trusts-and-property-transfer-ta/

Unjust enrichment provides a useful alternative for recovery when a party feels that it has not been adequately compensated for its services. Want to learn more? Read and subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.shk.ca/news/unjust-enrichment/

SHK Law Corporation is looking forward to hosting our "Beyond the Basics of Builders Liens" breakfast seminar this Thursday! Interested in attending? RSVP at: https://www.shk.ca//beyond-the-basics-of-builders-liens-h/

Have you ever needed clarification on whether something was a gift or a loan? Read SHK Law Corporation's latest insight on this issue: https://www.shk.ca/news/is-this-a-gift-or-a-loan/

SHK Law Corporation is delighted to take on the role of gold sponsor for the Association of Chinese Canadian of Chinese Canadian Engineering Professionals and Technologists' annual Chinese New Year Gala!

Interested to learn more about construction delay claims? Read SHK Law Corporation's latest newsletter on this topic! https://www.shk.ca/news/construction-delay-claims/ For further information and advice on this issue, contact Mark Braidwood at 604.408.2021 or by email at [email protected].

Vanessa Reakes speaks to Insurance People Magazine about her experiences and path toward becoming a successful insurance lawyer - https://lnkd.in/gQz7HNX Great article Vanessa!

Do you want to learn more on the protection of privacy and personal information in BC? Check out our latest newsletter at: https://www.shk.ca//the-landscape-of-protection-of-privac/ For further information and advice on this issue, contact Lindsay Williams at 604.408.2027 or by email at [email protected].

Earlier this year, United States import taxes on foreign steel and aluminum were increased. Read SHK Law Corporation's latest newsletter regarding existing or potential construction agreements that could be impacted by these newly-announced tariffs. https://www.shk.ca//the-impact-of-steel-and-aluminum-tari/

In just over one month, the Cannabis Act comes into force. If you are an employer (or an employee for that matter), have a read through SHK Law Corporation's September newsletter, authored by Katrina Yaworsky, to provide you with some guidance in addressing this issue in the workplace. https://www.shk.ca//an-employers-guide-to-the-legalizatio/

Thank you New Car Dealers Association for having us at your open house! Congratulations on your new office space!

Sometimes you just need to kick your game up a notch . . .

Updated your Will recently?? Contact SHK Law for details on why you should!! https://www.bcbusiness.ca/Updates-to-Wills-and-Estates-Act-

Construction Contract Termination What Gives You the Right? Read SHK Law Corporation's August newsletter to learn about the law of contract termination and the process that both parties to a contract must follow. https://www.shk.ca//construction-contract-termination-wha/

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We would like to thank everyone who made it out to our breakfast seminar on builders liens this morning. We look forward to hearing from you if you would like more information on a review of the law, procedures and risks inherent with claims of lien!

SHK Law Corporation would like to congratulate its newest call to the bar, Tim Martin Sportschuetz! https://www.shk.ca/team/lawyers/tim-m-sportschuetz/

Curious about legislative rules governing overtime wages, entitlements and exclusions in the case of employees paid by hourly wage? See SHK Law Corporation's latest newsletter on this topic. Contact us for further information.... https://www.shk.ca/news/overtime-not-just-for-hockey-fans/

Please join SHK Law Corporation on June 26 for an informative Q&A seminar on "Builders Liens: A Review of the Law, Procedures and Risks." Contact us for further details: https://www.shk.ca/contact/

SHK Law Corporation wishes to congratulate their newest associate, Tim Martin Sportschuetz, on his call to the bar. Congratulations! https://www.shk.ca/team/lawyers/tim-m-sportschuetz/

Read SHK Law Corporation's latest newsletter regarding the process to appeal a CRT online decision in strata disputes. For further information and advice on this issue, contact Christopher J. Bakker at 604.408.2028 or by email at [email protected]. https://www.shk.ca//appealing-crt-decisions-in-strata-dis/

SHK Law Corporation is pleased to welcome Don Smith as its newest principal. Don brings with him over 26 years of experience. His litigation and dispute resolution practice encompasses insurance coverage and construction claims on behalf of owners and general contractors as well as tendering, procurement and builders liens. https://www.shk.ca//donald-j-smith-is-our-newest-principal/

SHK Law Corporation is pleased to attach a link to our newsletter regarding the Builders Lien Act Notice to Commence an Action and the circumstances which might lead a party to force a claimant to sue them: https://www.shk.ca//when-and-why-to-make-someone-sue-you-/

Join us at the Canadian Construction Women (CCW) speaker event! Learn the fundamentals of typical construction contracts, how and when to properly terminate a contract, and some of the common rights and remedies available upon termination or when a dispute otherwise arises at the end of a project. Purchase your tickets at: www.constructionwomen.org

SHK Law Corporation is pleased to attach a link to our newsletter about labour and material payment bonds and the recent SCC decision in Valard v. Bird: https://www.shk.ca//the-duty-to-notify-subcontractors-of-/

It’s been said that there are two types of people in this world: Those who are interested in cryptocurrencies, and those whose eyes glaze over when they hear words like blockchain. Our newsletter on 'Cryptocurrency Law Is There Such A Thing?' is out! Have further questions? Contact Michael Ahmadi of SHK Law Corporation.... https://www.shk.ca/news/cryptocurrency-law-thing/

Need some information on achieving a settlement? Read our January newsletter on "BC Ferry Agreement Achieving finality for parties who want out". https://www.shk.ca//bc-ferry-agreement-achieving-finality/

Happy New Year from all of us at SHK Law Corporation !

Happy holidays from SHK Law Corporation. We wish you all the best for the season and a prosperous, healthy and happy 2018.

SHK Law Corporation is pleased to announce our newsletter regarding the legal action sometimes required for construction creditors to obtain payment for services rendered: https://lnkd.in/gKEDWkD For further information, contact J. Marc MacEwing: https://lnkd.in/gN_bJ92

It's out! Read our November newsletter on 'Personal Liability of a Director Are you at Risk?' https://www.shk.ca/news/personal-liability-director-risk/

Read our October newsletter: BC Court Confirms Duty of Good Faith in Contracts for the Sale of Property https://www.shk.ca//bc-court-confirms-duty-good-faithin-c/

SHK Law Corporation is pleased to host a breakfast seminar on September 20, 2017, on 'The Proposed Changes to the Tax Treatment of Professional Corporations and Trusts.' Contact us for more info. https://www.shk.ca/contact/

SHK Law Corporation is pleased to attach a link to our newsletter regarding a recent BC case dismissing a tort claim against a structural consultant because the construction defects complained of were not considered by anyone to be dangerous. "Court Confirms No Claim Against Consultant for Non-Dangerous Defects" https://www.shk.ca//court-confirms-no-claim-consultantfor/

Thanks Architecture Foundation of British Columbia for hosting a wonderful golf tournament! SHK Law Corporation enjoyed working on their golf swing! https://www.architecturefoundationbc.ca/

See Engineers and Geoscientists BC's new brand, which takes the 'Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia' to 'Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia'. https://lnkd.in/gVgTa56

Congratulations to SHK Law Corporation's lawyers, Bryan Shapiro Q.C., Don Smith, and Marc MacEwing, for being selected by their peers for inclusion in the 12th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada for their outstanding work in construction law, insurance law, and legal malpractice: https://www.bestlawyers.com/current-edition/Canada

Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation - here is what you need to know: https://www.shk.ca//casl-redux-federal-government-not-don/ For further information and advice on this issue, contact Christopher J. Bakker at 604.408.2028 or by email at [email protected].

Happy Canada Day from SHK Law Corporation! To mark Canada's 150th, we look back on Canada's legal milestones via CBA National / National ABC: http://www.nationalmagazine.ca//Spring-20/Canada-150.aspx

Have you heard about the Builders Lien Act reforms occurring across the country? Read our newsletter written by Seema Lal to learn more: https://www.shk.ca/news/builders-lien-act-reform/

SHK is pleased to announce that our (now former) articled student, Robyn Laing, was called to the bar on June 2, 2017. Congratulations! https://www.shk.ca/shk-welcomes-newest-associate/

Read SHK Law Corporation's latest newletter on BC’s Civil Resolution Tribunal: https://www.shk.ca//extending-bcs-civil-resolution-tribun/