In early June, I acted as counsel for the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (the largest regulatory health college in the Province) in a two-day appeal. In a future post
Farewell to Cory and Welcoming Chelsea
We welcome Chelsea Salindong to the Ascendion Law team as our new Legal Administrative Assistant.
WorkSafeBC and Planning for COVID-19
COVID-19 presents considerable challenges for BC businesses, employers and workers. Ascendion Law works with employers in navigating WorkSafeBC matters, and we wanted to highlight three key issues to keep in mind as you manage your business and protect your workers in this new environment.
Legislating a suspension of breach of contract due to COVID-19
The provincial government should introduce legislation to prohibit the right to sue for breach of contract when the alleged breach is
Leading the industry in Innovation
The Canadian Bar Association - BC appointed Chilwin Cheng to its Innovation and Business Practice committee. The Committee identifies changes that impact lawyers' business and the practice of law.
We welcome Cory and Katy to Ascendion Law!
Cory graduated from the UK with an LL.B. and completed the requirements to commence articles in Canada.
Appeal to Supreme Court of Canada
Ascendion Law represented eighteen protestors who engaged in the act of civil disobedience at the Burnaby Terminal of the Trans Mountain Pipeline. Despite our efforts, the court convicted our clients. We appealed that conviction.
Ascendion Law at CBA West 2019 Legal Conference
Chilwin Cheng will be presenting at this year's Canadian Bar Association's CBA West Legal Conference in Kelowna, B.C. on April 27.
Think twice about transferring your "experience rating."
Whether as part of a sale or reorganization, it is often necessary to incorporate a new company to carry on the work of a previous company.
Are you liable for your spouse’s fraud?
Ascendion Law’s Graeme Hooper recently won a victory in the Court of Appeal which clarifies the law on when you may be required to repay portions of your spouse's theft or fraud.