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Is Mediation For Me? When To Resort To Alternative Dispute Resolution
March 07, 2019 Legal proceedings can be long, expensive, and time consuming. There is an alternative or complementary process which may allow parties in a dispute to settle it faster and cheaper than going to trial: Mediation.
Business Practices And Consumer Protection Act: Direct Sales
February 05, 2019 It's a classic scenario - someone rings your doorbell or calls your home to ‘make you an offer you can't refuse' on a product or service that they are selling. Whether it's a robust cable package, a fancy knife set, lawn care services, or a new vacuum, you may be tempted to accept.
From Meditation To Mediation: How Kristin Greenough Maintains A Balance Of Yoga And The Law
January 30, 2019 As far as settings go, a lawyer's office and a yoga studio seem oxymoronic, an unspoken rule forbidding one from entering the space of the other. FH&P's Kristin Greenough, however, refutes this misconception, instead using her yoga practice to help her on her day-to-day career.
Dad Cut Me Out Of The Will — What Are My Options?
January 25, 2019 Dealing with the passing of a family member, especially a parent, is a painful and emotional process. What can make this process even more difficult is finding out that you were not included in their Will.
If You Ever Wondered How Lawyers' De-Stress, Let Our Young Lawyers Show You!
January 23, 2019 What better way to de-stress than breathing fresh mountain air and skiing with like-minded people? None!
FH&P Is Hiring!
January 08, 2019 Job Opening: Associate Lawyer We are looking for an Associate with 2-5 years litigation experience. 2-5 years civil litigation experience, preferably in BC. LLB or JD and be a lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of BC Energy and motivation to work independently and as part of a team, Commitment to the highest standards of integrity, client service and collegiality
The High Road: Indigenous Peoples And The Legalization Of Marijuana
December 18, 2018 With so much discussion about the ramifications of the legalization of cannabis in Canada, why has so little dialogue centred around the unique opportunities available to establish cannabis ventures on reserve land? Some ventures, like Indigenous Roots, have recognized and seized this opportunity by setting up operations on various reserves across Canada. Find out why you should be doing the same! We are proud to present this piece, which was written primarily by our very talented co-op student, Damyn Libby, who is currently finishing a degree in Indigenous Studies at UBC's Okanagan campus and who aspires to practicing in Aboriginal Law. This area was of particular interest to him due to his area of study at UBC and his Métis heritage. Please get in touch if you would like
The High Road: Financing Your Company #1 - Debt Vs. Equity
November 26, 2018 You've got the seeds of a million dollar business - maybe you've been growing weed for years and you've been developing new strains and varietals, maybe you've discovered the most efficient way to extract oil from cannabis and hemp, or maybe you make the best pot brownies any of your friends have ever tried. But how do you get started? What's the first step to making it all happen? In the immortal lyrics sung by Liza Minelli in Cabaret, 'Money makes the world go around, the world go around, the world go around - a mark, a yen, a buck or a pound - is all that makes the world go around…'. While Neil DeGrasse Tyson might happily explain that gravity, not money, actually makes the world go around, there's no doubt about the importance of money in making things happen - whether you're building the next Aurora or just creating the local craft cannabis cultivation business you've always dreamed of, you're going to need some kind of financing. If this resonates at all with you, we hope you'll find this series of articles helpful for learning about methods of raising money, where money comes from, and how to stay on the right side of the law when raising money.
FH&P Lawyers Welcomes Simon Shakibaei
November 16, 2018 Originally from New Brunswick, Simon obtained his Bachelor of Science from Mount Allison University in 2005, and his Bachelor of Laws from the University of New Brunswick in 2011. He was called to the Alberta bar in 2012 and has successfully appeared at all levels of court in Alberta. Simon was called to the British Columbia bar in 2018. Simon's experience includes acting as second counsel in negotiating a highly lucrative funding agreement with the provincial government on behalf of a professional association. He obtained his first reported decision during his articles, in an international child abduction matter: J.S. v. R.M., 2012 ABPC 184. Prior to joining FH&P Lawyers LLP, Simon worked at a firm specializing in construction law matters. Simon's preferred area of practice is in litigation and dispute resolution with an emphasis on construction-related disputes including builders' liens, construction contracts and delay claims. Simon's focus is on providing clients with pragmatic and cost-effective solutions where possible.