News & Updates
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, 2019Luke 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...
June 4, 2015Business Considerations: Short Term Pain For Long Term Gain
At MJB Lawyers, we often find ourselves advising clients on how to clean up or solve problems that likely could have been avoided if some proper steps had been taken initially. Understandably so, many individuals, when they initially wish to ...
May 19, 2015The Enforcement Process Of The LCLB
The current process overview: The Liquor Control Licensing Branch (LCLB) website has some excellent material as background to understanding the enforcement process including articles on the Enforcement Process, Enforcement Hearing Rules,...
February 23, 2015Catering Endorsement Opportunity For Liquor Primary Licensees
On February 6, 2013 the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch announced the opportunity for licensees to apply for a catering endorsement on their liquor primary license or alternatively, to apply for a stand alone Catering License. For ma...
February 23, 2015Guest Or Tenant?
The question has been asked, in what circumstances might a long term guest become a tenant and the provisions of the Residential Tenancy Act in British Columbia apply? Generally the Act does not apply to living accommodation occupied as “vac...
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