Decriminalizing Drugs in BC
Decriminalizing Drugs in BC Why did BC have to get permission to decriminalize drug possession? The CDSA – Controlled drug and substances act that prohibits drug use is a federal statute, which means it regulates what drug use is legal and illegal for all Canadians coast to coast. The federal government directs this and the […]
Malpractice
So many surgeries were put off during the pandemic and the various bouts of staffing and physician shortages. Hospitals and dental surgeons are finally starting to process the backlog and people are getting notified that their surgeries are moving ahead. With the passage of time comes risks that a surgeon or surgical staff are […]
Travel Insurance 101
January is here and during these cold, gloomy times we all long to get on a plane and head south to a beach for some vitamin D and vitamin “sea”. Travel insurance has long been a thorn in our side. The insurer asks you in the application to complete a long list of […]
BC Car Accident Program Changes
Law firms are fielding calls from BC drivers and passengers who have been injured in the many car accidents that have happened this past winter. They are asking for assistance to commence a claim with ICBC or sue the bad driver and get them compensation for their very serious injuries and losses. The Law […]
Class Action lawsuit against Visa and Mastercard | Priddle Law Group
Why is a 2011 class action against Visa and Mastercard affecting us in October 2022? When a customer pays with a credit card, Visa and MasterCard take a percentage fee, along with the card-issuing bank and the company that processes the payment. That percentage varies depending on what kind of card is used. […]
What is defamation and is it any different than slander? | Priddle Law Group
Words are defamatory if they lower a person’s reputation in the estimation of right-thinking members of society generally or expose a person to hatred, contempt, or ridicule. If the literal meaning is defamatory, that is enough to establish a claim. Defamation are words put into writing, while slander is words spoken that lower a person’s reputation in […]
Trust Funds in Modern Times | Priddle Law Group
Many movie plots made it seem like trust funds were for the rich and famous. That is no longer the case as there are many reasons to set up a trust as part of our estate or financial plans. A trust fund provides for beneficiaries while maintaining control of how assets are distributed. […]
Expecting the Unexpected – Planning for Cognitive Risks and Emergencies | Priddle Law Group
The news these days is full of warnings and concerns about inflation, interest rates, housing market corrections, and stock market fluctuations. There are many suggestions about what to do to protect ourselves if any of this comes to pass, especially protecting our retirement funds. But in truth, the biggest risk to most of us […]
Digital Wills and Online Platforms | Priddle Law Group
What has to be done differently to make a will digital? Bill 21-2020 of the Wills Estates and Succession Amendment Act has set out an allowance for the will-maker and their witnesses to all are present virtually and sign the electronic will digitally. There is no real magic to it – just […]
BCSC Decision to strike down a BC Government Amendment | Priddle Law Group
BCSC Decision by Mr. Justice Smith to strike down a BC Government Amendment to the Evidence Act that limited the Disbursements permitted by Accident Injury litigants only. When did the government change the Evidence Act and what did they do? In 2019, the BCSC found a rule limiting how many expert witnesses […]