January 10, 2019
December 14, 2018
On January 1, 2019 new Provincial Court civil rules come into effect. The goal of the new rules is to the “ensure expeditious, and inexpensive resolution” of legal disputes. To achieve these goals the new rules expand upon the discretion […]
November 14, 2018
In May, the Federal Minister of Justice, introduced a Bill to amend the Divorce Act. According to the Department of Justice, the reasons behind the changes are to promote the best interests of the child, address family violence, help reduce […]
September 20, 2018
Employee dismissals are rife with conflict and since 2014 the economics of litigating wrongful dismissal claims had improved dramatically. This is in part because quality employees have been unable to quickly find alternative work in a depressed economy and in […]
April 20, 2018
Cannabis use is nothing new, but employers have new reason to think about it. The Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) will come into force this year, creating a legal framework for the sale, use and possession of cannabis in Canada. This […]
February 14, 2018
How much input should your children have into your post-divorce parenting plan? When I first started practising family law, the conventional wisdom was that children should really know little or nothing about their parents’ divorce. It is still true that […]
January 4, 2018
Tickets on sale January 15, 2018 @ Pritchard &Co. Law Firm LLP, #204, 430 6th Ave SE. Tickets are $80.00 each, and include a Riedel Wine Glass, with all proceeds will be going to Fresh Start to School & The Kiwanis […]
December 15, 2017
Employment law, as an area, is the source of rules, obligations and responsibilities which govern employment relationships. The purpose of this article is to inform you about important employment law resources you can access and use to become better informed […]
July 13, 2017
Communicating effectively is important. We communicate to express ideas, arrive at truth, persuade others, and establish trust. To communicate effectively one must be mindful, alert, open, and responsive. Communication breakdowns inevitably lead to conflict; sometimes even legal conflict. Solving these […]
June 21, 2017