News & Updates
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...
February 22, 2021What are “parental responsibilities”?
In family law, there are a lot of terms that can be confusing- guardianship, parenting time, parental responsibilities, and residence. “Parental responsibilities” is a term that clients often misunderstand. Many people...
February 22, 2021Should I incorporate a company for my business?
Do you have a business? Is your business a company, proprietorship, or something else? What’s the difference, and does it matter? In BC there are a few ways to own and operate a business. Most business owners start out as a “...
February 22, 2021Joint Ownership of Property – Is it a Good Idea?
Problems may arise where family members, friends or business partners are co-owners of real estate. It may be a family cottage, a farm or an investment property. One party may lose interest in the property or have a desire to sell their interest t...
May 21, 2020Family law mediation
Separating spouses are often not in agreement when it comes to resolving issues arising out of their separation. People in such a predicament could greatly benefit from having a third party provide assistance from an unbiased point of view. A Medi...
October 31, 2019We are pleased to announce Luke Bergerman has become a Partner
Luke Bergerman is our newest partner. Luke joined MJB Lawyers in 2010, after completing his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Juris Doctor from the University of Saskatchewan. Since being called to the BC bar in 2011, Luke has worked in MJB...
October 17, 2019MJB Lawyers welcomes Clay Whitman to the firm
Welcome to Clay Whitman, MJB Lawyers’ newest Associate. Clay graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) in 2002. Afterwards, he attended Carleton University and the University of Ottawa wher...
October 14, 2019Have you had a car accident and been told by ICBC you suffered a "minor injury"?
If you were involved in a car accident after April 1, 2019, in B.C., the new rules regarding motor vehicle accident settlements may apply to your claim, and the definition of a 'minor injury' may be important to you. The newly le...
May 15, 2018Cannabis licensing for marketers and retailers
MJB Lawyers has been watching carefully as the new cannabis rules evolve from the Federal Government, Provincial Government and Local Governments around the Province. Licences for cannabis retailers will be issued and monitored by the Li...
February 17, 2017New Liquor Control and Licensing Act and Regulations
On January 23, 2017 a new Liquor Control and Licensing Act and Regulations will come into effect . These are substantially a follow through to the BC Liquor Policy Review Final Report prepared by the John Yap as Parliamentary Secretary to the Atto...
July 19, 2016Inducements And Trade Practices
Most operators of licensed establishments have been exposed to inducements. Currently, as a result of practices that have evolved with liquor suppliers or manufacturers, the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) is concerned with their statut...
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