Drop Dead Rule in Family Law Cases
Norm Machida, Q.C. of our office successfully argued an appeal involving the application of the drop dead rule in a matrimonial property action. The drop dead […]
Walker v. Walker: A More Holistic Approach to Child Support in Shared Parenting Arrangements
For even the best-intentioned parent trying sorting out what amount of child support is payable (or receivable), the Federal […]
Polygamy Laws in Canada
The British Columbia Supreme Court is currently hearing a criminal trial in which two fundamentalist Mormon leaders, Winston Blackmore and James Oler, are charged with practicing polygamy. Oler […]
Tips to Reduce Your Legal Fees
Clients often ask for estimates on how much a matter will cost. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to provide an estimate with any precision. The problem is […]
Credibility is Everything
It was recently confirmed in the Alberta Court of King’s Bench decision that a Plaintiff’s credibility is a paramount factor that a Judge will […]
Low Speed Collision – No Injury?
In personal injury litigation, a defence lawyer or insurance adjuster will, at times, argue that a low speed motor vehicle accident could not have caused any […]