By the time Albert Chen stepped into the Kornfeld LLP offices this winter, he had tested himself in a diversity...… Keep Reading
Kornfeld LLP Updates
As any prospective applicant to law school in North America (and Australia) knows, the Law School Admission Test (or “LSAT”)...… Keep Reading
Corporate Governance
Thinking of Incorporating a Society? 5 Points to Consider First
Thinking of Incorporating a Society? 5 Points to Consider First. Firstly, what is a “society”? In British Columbia, this is...… Keep Reading
Mediation has long been considered a useful and effective alternative to litigation in Canada. Parties meet, on a without prejudice...… Keep Reading
Firm Updates
Neil Kornfeld Recognized by Chambers Canada 2021
The founding partner of Kornfeld LLP, E. Neil Kornfeld, Q.C. has been recognized in the 2021 edition of the Chambers...… Keep Reading
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation and ADR
Why Now More Than Ever Arbitration is an Attractive Alternative to Litigation
As the Courts in British Columbia continue to grapple with the consequences of the worldwide pandemic, it has become clear...… Keep Reading
Firm Updates, Litigation and ADR
Shane D. Coblin Recognized by Best Lawyers as a top Litigator in Canada
Kornfeld LLP partner Shane D. Coblin has been recognized by Best Lawyers in its 2021 edition of the prestigious ranking,...… Keep Reading
Articles & Publications
Transfer of assets and undertaking of a corporation to its sole shareholder on a going concern basis: Issues for consideration
Download as PDF Transfer of assets When tax or other considerations dictate that the operations of a company be merged,...… Keep Reading
Firm Updates
Nils Preshaw Appointed to Advisory Committee
Careers at Kornfeld
Kornfeld LLP Summer Student: Aron Csaplaros
Kornfeld LLP Summer Student: Aron talks about what it’s been like so far during the summer of 2020 Diversity of...… Keep Reading
Careers at Kornfeld, Firm Updates
Kornfeld LLP Welcomes Hailey Laycraft as New Associate
Kornfeld LLP welcomes Hailey Laycraft as an associate after she completed her articles at the firm in May 2020. Hailey,...… Keep Reading
Litigation and ADR
Appeals Court Agrees $28.8M Contract Tainted with ‘Illegality’
Kornfeld LLP congratulates client Brentwood Lanes Canada Ltd. for its recent victory in the British Columbia Court of Appeal in...… Keep Reading
Litigation and ADR
Successful Removal of INTERPOL Red Notice
Kornfeld lawyers, Nils Preshaw and Shane Coblin, were recently successful in removing a Red Notice issued by the International Criminal...… Keep Reading
Business Acquisitions & Divestitures
When Shareholders are Forced Out of the Family Business
Many successful small to medium sized corporations begin as closely-held family businesses. For example, a parent starts a business and...… Keep Reading
Real Estate Law
Strategic Considerations for Landlords Regarding Rent Relief Requests from Commercial Tenants
As we are currently in an unprecedented time of uncertainty amid the COVID-19 crisis, an increasing number of tenants are...… Keep Reading
Articles & Publications, Real Estate Law
Prime Minister Announces Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program
On April 24, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the federal government and the provinces and territories have agreed...… Keep Reading
Financial Transactions
Consequences of fraudulent Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Applications
On March 27, 2020, the Government of Canada announced that it would offer a 75% wage subsidy to eligible employers...… Keep Reading
We are pleased to announce that two Kornfeld LLP partners, Dan Parlow and Shane Coblin, have been recognized as Litigation...… Keep Reading
Articles & Publications
Ensuring compliance with terms of Canada Emergency Business Account loan program
The Canada Emergency Business Account loan program was announced by the Government of Canada on March 27, 2020, as part...… Keep Reading
Articles & Publications, Real Estate Law
Disclosure of Indirect and Beneficial Ownership in BC
Like other governments across Canada, British Columbia has recently taken a number of measures to combat money laundering, tax evasion...… Keep Reading
Litigation and ADR
Update to urgent insolvency matters in B.C. courts
British Columbia courts remain open for essential and urgent matters. All other hearings, trials and other proceedings have been adjourned...… Keep Reading
In hard times, fraud litigators tend to receive an increase in calls from clients who believe they are the victim...… Keep Reading
Litigation and ADR
Province of British Columbia Suspends Limitation Periods
As many readers are aware, the Chief Justice of British Columbia suspended all regular Supreme Court operations on March 18,...… Keep Reading
Labour & Employment
Changes to the Employment Standards Act related to COVID-19
On March 23, 2020, the Employment Standards Amendment Act (No. 2), 2020 received Royal Assent. Here are the highlights of...… Keep Reading
Corporate Governance
Social Distancing and the Virtual Shareholder Meeting
In the current environment, many companies are looking to put in place alternative ways to meet their obligations under the...… Keep Reading
Labour & Employment
LAYOFF: The landscape in British Columbia
In British Columbia, B.C. Employment Standards Act[1] (“B.C. ESA”) governs the relationship between employers and employees with respect to their...… Keep Reading
Labour & Employment
Temporary Layoff: A Comparative Review of the Law across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario
In a fluctuating economy, an employer may search for ways to cut costs, if it is to survive. One consideration...… Keep Reading
Careers at Kornfeld
Kornfeld LLP welcomes Jennifer Lowson to our team!
At Kornfeld, Jennifer Lowson will assist clients with their private company transaction and business needs – from buying and selling...… Keep Reading
After 10 years of steady growth, Vancouver-based ToursByLocals has had an injection of $33 million CAD ($25M USD) in private...… Keep Reading
Articles & Publications
Principles of Tracing: Real Estate Litigation
Tracing in real estate litigation arises in several different instances. Otherwise known as “following,” it can be used to describe...… Keep Reading