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Construction Adjudication: An Alternative Means of Resolving Payment Disputes

For many years, contractors facing long delays in receiving payment for work has been a significant problem in the construction industry across Canada. Currently in some provinces, the “pay when paid” clauses in contracts allow contractors to withhold payment to subcontractors until the contractor has received payment from the owner. Consequently, the Canadian construction industry […]
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What is a Living Will?

Making a will is an important part of planning for your family’s future. If a person dies without a will in place, their property will be divided according to provincial law, and the costs to administer their estate will increase. Those who do not write a will also give up the right to appoint the […]
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Understanding Representation Agreements

In the province of British Columbia, a representation agreement allows for the appointment of a decision-maker to step in when a person has been determined to lack the capacity to decide on medical and personal care. This document allows you to appoint someone to legally enforce your choice to ‘pull the plug’ or accept or […]
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S.L.G. Now Offering Arbitration Services

Arbitration is perhaps the most popular and widely known dispute resolution process and is a useful alternative to the time, costs and complexities associated with litigation. Arbitration is a usually voluntary process that involves a neutral arbitrator examining a dispute between two parties, then rendering a resolution to solve the dispute. Our very own Brad […]
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Choosing Your Power of Attorney

Writing a will is one of the most important obligations anyone can undertake for the care of his or her personal interests. However, appointing the best Power of Attorney to handle your affairs while still alive is also of vital importance. Why? Saanichton Law Group is here to help you understand.   Possibly you expect […]
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