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Overlooking the legal requirements of doing business across provincial borders can lead to costly disputes, regulatory penalties, and delays in completing transactions. Failing to address these issues early can also...

Property boundaries are an important part of maintaining good relationships between neighbours. When a structure crosses onto your land, it can create legal and personal challenges that need to be...

Being excluded from a will can be an emotional and challenging experience, especially for close family members who believe they were unfairly left out. In British Columbia, the law provides...

Construction projects, whether residential or commercial, often come with risks such as unexpected delays or rising costs. These issues can disrupt timelines, exceed budgets, and lead to disputes with contractors....

Hiring a contractor is a significant commitment, especially when the project involves your home or business. Unfortunately, situations can arise where a contractor abandons the job before completing the work....

Planning for the future of a business is a crucial step that many owners postpone until it is too late. Whether the goal is to pass ownership to a family...

Ending an employment relationship is a significant decision that must be handled with care and legal precision. Employers who fail to follow proper procedures risk legal claims, workplace disruption, and...

Easements and rights-of-way are legal interests in land that allow one party to access or use another party’s land for a specific purpose, commonly to cross a shared driveway, install...

When construction work is performed or supplies are provided for a project, it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities under British Columbia’s Builders Lien Act. At Linley Welwood,...

When a will appears to treat a spouse or child unfairly, the courts in British Columbia allow certain individuals to challenge it through a wills variation claim; however, the rights...