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The Duty of Implied Confidentiality

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by Matthew Howard, February 2012

This paper will provide an overview of the Supreme Court Decision of Juman v. Doucette, 2008 SCC 8 and assist the reader in consideration of the effect of Juman …

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Matter Removed from “Fast Track”

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By Scott Urquhart, February 2012

In a recent decision by Master Keighley – Tong v. Lanser et al., BCSC Action No. M95149, New Westminster, January 4, 2012 – the defendant, represented by the writer …

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Securities Fraud Presentation – November 2011

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Presented by Brad Martyniuk, November 2011

Lindsay Kenney Partner lawyer, Brad Martyniuk, presented a training session at the recent Certified Fraud Examiners Association in Vancouver, BC on Nov. 23, 2011.

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Hit and Run Accidents – The “Reasonable Efforts” Test

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By Tiffany Tsang, February 2012

In B.C., individuals who have been injured in hit-and-run accidents can make a claim to ICBC for compensation if they comply with the statutory requirements under section 24 of the Insurance (Vehicle) Act.

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The Oppression Remedy and Just and Equitable Dissolution

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By Chris Martin and Jonathon Fung, January 2012

When a shareholder or “an appropriate person” feels that the affairs of a company are being conducted in a manner that is oppressive, or that an act of the company done or threatened is unfairly prejudicial, that person may make an application for a remedy pursuant to section 227 of British Columbia’s Business Corporations Act.

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