The Clark Wilson LLP Podcast

When working with their clients, accountants and other financial services professionals are often uniquely positioned to spot potential business disputes before they erupt and can provide helpful early advice to their clients to avoid the vagaries and costs of litigation. This webinar will focus on the origins of the most common types of business disputes and strategies to avoid them - from the pe...

In this practical, one-hour session directed towards the private sector, learn about these topics: Contracting for Technology Solutions in a Rush Adopting Remote Working Tools for your Business' New Normal Tips to Protect Licensees from Uncertain Licensors Surveillance of Employees This webinar was hosted by Clark Wilson's Information Technology and Intellectual Property groups. The presenters wer...

The construction industry in BC is doing its part to combat COVID-19 by adapting its practices to minimize the risk of transmission, while providing much needed economic support for the province. A number of legal issues have arisen for contracting parties as a result of these changes. Our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group lawyers recently hosted a webinar to consider the new regime...

As businesses begin to re-open, Andrea Raso, Chair of our Employment & Labour Group, answers pressing questions about the confines of personal boundaries vs. the health and safety of the overall workplace. Topics covered include: Can employers enact mandatory health procedures amongst employees? (ie. temperature checks, compulsory face masks and gloves etc.) If an employee has underlying health co...

Michael McDonald, QC, Chair of our Indigenous Law Group, and Saul Joseph discuss how Indigenous Nation communities have been  affected by COVID-19. Some of the topics covered include: What are Indigenous Governments doing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 amongst their community? How do Indigenous Nations maintain their services (Ex. health, housing, education etc.) while ensuring the health...

Satinder Sidhu, Co-Chair of our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement Group, addresses how COVID-19 has impacted the construction industry. A few of the topics covered include: The new  mandatory health and safety measures on construction sites. What happens if there is an outbreak on site? The type of liability a developer may face if there is an outbreak.

William Holder is a senior litigation lawyer and mediator who has a deep understanding of commercial leasing, commercial real estate and business litigation. Here are a few topics that William covers in this podcast and webcast: Is there any basis under which a tenant can avoid rent payment? What options does a landlord or tenant have when looking at deferral of rent arrangement? Can a landlord pr...

Andrea Raso, Chair of our Employment & Labour Group, answers some of the most pressing questions and concerns businesses may have during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the topics covered include: What are the rules around temporary layoffs? Can an employee claim any other severance? As an employer, what are my obligations when terminating a large group of employees? What role does the BC Governmen...