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Houston We’ve Had a Problem

by Johannes Schenk / On January 24, 2020 / In Employment Law, Human Rights Law, Labour Law, Litigation, Municipal Law, Uncategorized

I read this case concerning shared iphone accounts and it is, on a number of levels, troubling: Source: 2019 CanLII 104260 (BC LA) | CanLII Who knew that this much intrigue could take place in a town that claims to…

Employment Restrictive Covenant Upheld

by Johannes Schenk / On January 15, 2020 / In Employment Law, Litigation, Uncategorized

An up to date analysis of post-termination covenants in British Columbia. Failure to get advice on setting up these agreements will cause tremendous grief for both the employer and the employee. Source: 2014 BCCA 97 Rhebergen v. Creston Veterinary Clinic…

Strata Matters To Be Dealt With By Civil Resolution Tribunal

by Johannes Schenk / On October 18, 2019 / In Uncategorized

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.

Hotel Workers: Please Be Quiet

by Johannes Schenk / On October 15, 2019 / In Employment Law, Human Rights Law, Labour Law, Uncategorized

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.

Kamloops Lake Front Short Term Rental: No Go

by Johannes Schenk / On October 9, 2019 / In Litigation, Municipal Law, Uncategorized

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,…

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