Seminar Papers 2015
November 2015
2015
Open Season on Integrity: Hunting for the Right Solution for BC
This paper examines the current legislative vacuum in British Columbia in dealing with an elected official’s misconduct. The paper then...
2015
Anatomy of a Workplace Investigation
You have received a complaint of bullying and harassment in the workplace. What do you do? The first step is to review the complaint and...
2015
To Air (BnB) is Human: Regulating the Share Economy
This paper will focus on two of the most prominent businesses utilizing the share economy: ride share services such as Uber, and services...
2015
Conflict of Interest
It is the summer of 1893, Judge Walkem of the British Columbia Supreme Court has ordered that the City of Victoria be prohibited from...
2015
21st Century Works & Services Bylaw
During the last few years, our firm has had the opportunity to review and draft either replacements or revisions to numerous local...
2015
Land Title Search & Rescue: An Overview of Charges, Liens and Interests in Land
Most local government employees will encounter a title search at some point in their careers. It can be an overwhelming experience; a...
2015
FOI and Privacy Update
Access to information and privacy cases are making headlines in British Columbia. This year, from investigations into the use of employee...
2015
Land Use Contracts: Good Riddance or Fond Farewell?
Land use contracts, now destined for execution, are double agents. They are creatures of the Legislature, and therefore public law tools,...
2015
Hot Topics & Caselaw Updates
The year 2015 has seen developments in many areas of interest to local governments, both in the courts and in the realm of shifting...