News & Updates

September 19, 2023Should I sell my home on my own to save on legal fees and realtor costs?

Selling your own house, also known as “For Sale by Owner,” can offer costs savings in terms of legal fees and real estate agent...

August 2, 2023Welcome to our newest Article Student - Phil Brown

We are extremely pleased to welcome back Phil Brown! Phil joined MJB Lawyers as a summer student in 2022, and he has returned this year to complete his articles. Phil was born and raised in Kamloops. He received his Bachelor of Arts at T...

July 4, 2023Welcoming to the Partnership - Scott Ellis

Our Partners are pleased to welcome Scott Ellis to the firm’s partnership, effective July 1, 2023. Scott grew up in Vancouver and graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Arts in 2002. After returning to Kamloops in 2011,...

March 6, 2023Welcoming Associate Lawyer- Nathan Van Kampen

MJB Lawyers is thrilled to welcome our newest associate lawyer, Nathan Van Kampen. In addition to focusing his practice on business law and commercial transactions, Nathan can assist with all forms of real estate transactions, working with busines...

February 13, 2023Welcoming Associate Lawyer - Gillian Canniff

MJB is thrilled to welcome our newest associate lawyer, Gillian Canniff. While Gillian has practiced in a variety of areas, her predominate focus is family law. Gillian is conscious of the fact that separation and divorce affects many individuals,...

February 6, 2023Staying connected to TRU - Sara Hilliard

Our associate lawyer, Sara Hilliard, enjoys family law for many reasons. In this article, she tell...

July 27, 20223 Reasons to Incorporate Your Business

Is it time to incorporate a company for your business? Here are three reasons why you may wish to discuss incorporating a company: Limit Your Liability If you run your business as a sole propriet...

May 4, 2022November 30 Transparency Report Deadline for BC Landowners

On November 30, 2022, an important new legal requirement is coming into effect for real estate in British Columbia. Where the registered owner of land at the British Columbia Land Title Office is a corporation, partnership, or is held th...

May 4, 2022Does Your Will Adequately Provide for Your Spouse and Children?

Did you know that in British Columbia, the law requires that your will has to make adequate provision for the proper maintenance and support of your spouse and children? Regardless of what you put in your will, your spouse and children m...

July 20, 2021Effect of Extension of Limitation Period on MVAs

The COVID-19 pandemic shook up a lot of things in the world, including the limitation period to commence a lawsuit. A limitation period is the time limit that one person can commence a claim against another. In most situations, the time limit is t...

February 22, 2021Considerations for buying property in Sun Rivers

Sun Rivers is now a well-established residential and golf development located on the Kamloops Indian Band ("KIB"). Prospective purchasers of property in Sun Rivers need to be aware that property is held as a leasehold title as opposed to...

February 22, 2021Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Have a Will

Many people put off making a Will due a reluctance to prepare for the inevitable, a lack of knowledge about what happens to their property upon their passing, or a concern about the cost of preparing a Will. While not everyone needs...