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February 22, 2021
Many employers and employees go looking for the definition of workplace harassment in the employment standards act. They don’t find it there. This and others are enshrined within the BC...
February 16, 2021
Lawyers are often asked about the differences between mediation, arbitration, and litigation. In litigation, you are undergoing a judicial process. You’re bound by the rules of court, and these rules...
January 27, 2021
It’s been quite common that couples going through the divorce process will continue to reside in the same home, at least for a little while. When you meet with a...
January 19, 2021
I would say legal counsel should be retained from the get go. Even when you start incorporating a company, which will make things right for you. Because a lot of...
January 11, 2021
When COVID first began, there was a flurry of family law cases. Back in March and April, legal proceedings were quite a process due to this influx. The court had...
December 22, 2020
Lawyers involved with wills and estates are frequently involved with these two kinds of plans: planning wills, which are end of life planning, and personal planning, which deals with situations...
December 17, 2020
A A fair resolution, whether in mediation, arbitration, or litigation, depends on the client’s expectations and whether they felt they had control over their case. If a lawyer isn’t upfront with...
December 9, 2020
The most challenging aspect of litigation, from a client’s perspective, is the cost. These days, the cost of litigation is prohibitive and minimizing the cost of the case is part...
November 30, 2020
Before attending the office please complete the safety and wellness check-in form. If you answer yes to any question except question 8, you must not go to either office. Contact...
October 21, 2020
Are you looking for a firm that appreciates a work life balance? Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP is accepting applications from experienced litigation lawyers of 3 plus years. First hand experience...
May 27, 2020
Have you considered meeting a lawyer virtually ? Despite the confines of social distancing, we remain available to you online through Zoom or other platforms such as BlueJeans. We can...
May 19, 2020
The Supreme Court has issued a notice that the court is now preparing to resume trial management conferences and civil and family trials. Trial management conferences scheduled on or after...
