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Donald Trump launches blistering attack on judges in ‘disgraceful’ travel ban hearing and calls it ‘a sad day’

by Johannes Schenk / On February 8, 2017 / In Litigation, Uncategorized

Donald Trump has angrily denounced the three judges hearing his travel ban appeal, describing the process as "disgraceful" and saying it was a "sad day" for the United States. Source: Donald Trump launches blistering attack on judges in 'disgraceful' travel…

Risk in Filing Inflated Builder’s Lien

by Johannes Schenk / On January 16, 2017 / In Litigation

Atlas Painting & Restorations Ltd. v. 501 Robson Residential Partnership, 2016 BCSC 2472, concerns an inflated builder's lien. Should you or shouldn't you? It's worth a read to summarize some of the principles underlying lien filings.

Employer Good Faith Duty Applies to Incentive Plan Payout

by Johannes Schenk / On December 20, 2016 / In Employment Law, Labour Law, Litigation

Styles v Alberta Investment Management Corporation, 2015 ABQB 621 (CanLII), concerns an employer's duty of good faith in the context of an incentive plan payout. Here the employee was terminated shortly before the incentive plan payout date. Long story short…

Litigation Delay Results in Case Dismissal

by Johannes Schenk / On December 13, 2016 / In Litigation

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Lawyer’s Withrawal from Retainer

by Johannes Schenk / On December 13, 2016 / In Litigation, Professional Discipline

The case of Bokova v. Gertsoyg & Company, 2016 BCSC 2297, concerns a lawyer's fee review. The case makes for an interesting read for the retainer agreement provisions that govern the lawyer's withdrawal on the file.

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