Internal email is privileged and not disclosable. Source: 2019 BCSC 1787 British Columbia (Minister of Justice) v. British Columbia (Information and Privacy Commissioner An extensive analysis of the solicitor client privilege in the context of a freedom of information request.
The Civil Resolution Tribunal deals with most strata disputes in BC. Source: 2019 BCSC 1745 Downing v. Strata Plan VR2356 This case outlines BC’s strata dispute resolution mechanism. Most matters will be heard by the Civil Resolution Tribunal.
Shhhhh!! Source: 2019 BCSC 1744 Hotel Georgia (OP) Limited Partnership v. Unite Here, Local 40 Workers on strike at the Hotel Georgia were too loud and in breach of a noise bylaw. They were order to stop breaching the bylaw.
Short term rentals are now a common problem … Source: 2019 BCSC 1644 Thompson-Nicola (Regional District) v. Cade Municipal law has evolved in BC to become very “municipality” friendly. Municipalities have tremendous powers, especially when it comes to zoning regulation, and Courts will not interfere with municipal decisions unless the decision is way off base. […]
Or else … Source: 2019 ONCA 125 (CanLII) | CanLII Terminations for cause must be handled properly or the employer will pay a price upon Court review. Don’t make unsupported allegations and don’t make threats of counterclaims. Even where the employer has a supportable termination, aggressive treatment of the employee will attract the wrong kind […]