Real Estate
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April 29, 2024
The honesty and integrity of an applicant for a licence | Sara Blake
How does one determine whether an applicant for a business licence will conduct the business with honesty and integrity?
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April 29, 2024
Appellate court finds deputy attorney general erred in determining claim to escheated land
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal in a longstanding property dispute, ruling the province's deputy attorney general (DAG) did not adequately consider the “moral claim” of ownership over a parcel of land that was escheated nearly a century ago.
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April 29, 2024
Legal practitioners as gatekeepers for money laundering
In the global fight against money laundering, legal practitioners play a crucial role as gatekeepers. They are essential in preventing the illegal movement of funds through various financial systems. The legal profession is often considered a key line of defence against money laundering due to its involvement in facilitating transactions, providing legal advice and representing clients in financial matters. This comprehensive detail will explore the role of legal practitioners as gatekeepers for anti-money laundering, their responsibilities, the challenges they face and the regulatory framework that governs their actions.
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April 26, 2024
2 new associates join Daoust Vukovich LLP
Nico Jones joined Daoust Vukovich LLP as an associate in the firm’s commercial real estate group and Josh Aziza joined as an associate in the commercial litigation group.
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April 26, 2024
Ontario court lifts stay, points to email chain as potential cause of action against receiver
The Ontario Superior Court has allowed a real estate firm to proceed with an action over an unpaid commission on the sale of a property by a receiver for an insolvent business, even though the receiver never signed a formal commission agreement.
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April 26, 2024
Money laundering in 2024
In 2024, money laundering continues to be a significant global issue, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated methods to conceal the origins of illicit funds.
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April 26, 2024
Interpretation and application of British Columbia's Partition of Property Act
In British Columbia, disputes with respect to co-owned property are often resolved under the Partition of Property Act (PPA), which governs how and when a co-owner of a property may be granted permission for partition or sale of the property against the wishes of the other co-owner(s). Such disputes may arise in various circumstances, such as family law, wherein spouses who co-own property have different ideas about how such property should be utilized post-separation or divorce. These issues are also seen in cases involving multi-generational property ownership and estate law, wherein various parties may be assigned co-ownership under the terms of a will and disagree on the use of such property.
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April 25, 2024
Canada imposes more sanctions on Iran after Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel this month
Canada has imposed dealings bans and entry prohibitions against Iran and two senior Iranian military members under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations, following Iran’s recent missile and drone attacks on Israel.
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April 25, 2024
Competition Bureau announces consent agreement with Yukon Real Estate Association
The Competition Bureau has announced a consent agreement with the Yukon Real Estate Association (YREA) to address concerns about its membership practices. n an April 25 news release, the Competition Bureau said an investigation has determined that the YREA engaged in anti-competitive conduct by adopting a requirement that prospective members must live in the Yukon for a year before they can become a member of the YREA.
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April 24, 2024
P.E.I. holding public meetings on forestry issues
Prince Edward Island is looking for residents’ input on the revamping of the province’s forestry laws. According to an April 22 news release, the P.E.I. Forestry Commission will be holding public meetings on changes to its forestry legislation — an initiative born out of findings in a recent discussion paper, titled Towards a New Forest Policy.