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NEW LAW: B.C.’S LAND OWNER TRANSPARENCY ACT EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 30TH

As of November 30, 2020, the Land Owner Transparency Act (“Act/LOTA”) will be in effect. The Act was created by the BC government as a measure to assist with tax evasion, fraud, and money laundering. The LOTA will be the first of its kind in Canada. Failure to comply under the Act can result in your interest not being registered and may result in fines.

Eleventh Circuit Holds That Manufacturers/Distributors That Do Not Market Or Advertise Through Predominantly Hispanic Media Outlets Have No Duty To Warn In Spanish

Eleventh Circuit Holds That Manufacturers/Distributors That Do Not Market Or Advertise Through Predominantly Hispanic Media Outlets Have No Duty To Warn In Spanish

Florida's Daubert Jurisprudence Gradually Continues To Evolve: First District Decision Emphasizes Timeliness of Daubert Motions & Other Nuances

Florida's Daubert Jurisprudence Gradually Continues To Evolve: First District Decision Emphasizes Timeliness of Daubert Motions & Other Nuances

What's Good For Business? Outside Counsel Who Embrace Professionalism, Civility

What's Good For Business? Outside Counsel Who Embrace Professionalism, Civility

Preventing Corporate Divorce: Why You Need a Business Prenup

Like domestic marriages, business partnerships can start off well, but over time and for a variety of reasons, the parties involved may choose to go their separate ways. This “corporate divorce” typically involves complex financial interests and more often than not, strong emotions.

Warning! Your Trademark is Expiring. Or Is It?

A lot of time and expense are put into registering trademarks. Here are some best practices for registering and protecting your business from scammers.

Agree to Disagree: Resolving Property Disputes with a Partition Action

It’s common for family members or business partners to co-own residential and commercial property. Unfortunately, it’s also common for them to have a dispute over the property because of myriad disagreements. John Vukmanovic discusses when to file a partition action and examines the process step by step.

Creative Strategies for Landlords and Tenants to Survive the COVID-19 Shutdown

When COVID-19-related restrictions imposed by state and local governments are lifted, there is no guarantee that they will have done more than delay the inevitable: eviction and bankruptcy. Modifications should be used to cut risk and losses. If at all possible, landlords and tenants should cooperate now to avoid that outcome.

Minimizing the Impact of COVID-19 in Commercial Lease Obligations

Communication and transparency are key to navigating this pandemic and the obligations that fall to both landlords and tenants.

Personal Injury Claims: What are Value Drivers?

Helpful information about computer assisted claim evaluation programs used by insurance companies to determine the "value" of a personal injury claim.

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