Martin Sheard and Shannon Beebe have won a trial today in the B.C. Supreme Court. Martin and Shannon successfully pursued damages for lost income, aggravated damages, costs and interest on behalf of a most deserving client. The decision will be published on the Court’s website within the next 1-2 days.
Martin Sheard and Shannon Beebe have concluded a trial in the British Columbia Supreme Court. Though she is an experienced American lawyer, Ms. Beebe will not be called to the B.C. bar until some time in 2019. Ms. Beebe was granted leave of the court to sit at counsel’s table. The trial was about how … Continued
Shannon Beebe has joined our firm after five years of practice as an employment lawyer in America. Welcome Shannon!
Congratulations to Ian Kennedy on successfully defending against a discrimination complaint at the human rights tribunal. The full text of the decision can be here.
Two of our lawyers are working out of the office today. Kemily Ho is conducting a discovery, and Steven Barker is taking part in a settlement conference. The rest of our team is in the office. Employers or employees with questions about employment law should contact us.
TGC’s newest employee Mark Zelmer is also an accomplished painter. Two of Mark’s paintings (“Repairman” and “Night Rescue”) are currently on display in TGC’s Vancouver office. Mark is TGC’s new assistant and is providing support to office manager April Kapchinsky.
Ania Konikowski is leaving TGC to return to her hometown of Edmonton, Alberta to join a full-service law firm. Ania articled at TGC and also practiced with this firm after her call to the Bar. We know that she has a bright future, and we wish her all the best in her new practice.
TGC Lawyer Blair Curtis has won an important trial decision dealing with reasonable notice for an employee who had served for less than three years. Blair represented our client, Mr. Corey, in BC Supreme Court and obtained an award of 8 months of pay in lieu of notice. The Court rejected the employer’s position that 3 … Continued
TGC lawyer Martin Sheard was interviewed by CTV about a claim alleging that Shaw engaged in discriminatory pricing for customers who speak Cantonese or Mandarin. You can read the news story here. You can watch Martin’s interview here.
TGC lawyer Martin Sheard was interviewed on CTV today about an important claim which alleges a Canadian telecom provider engaged in a discriminatory pricing scheme. The claim alleges that the telecom provider offered discriminatory pricing to customers who speak Cantonese or Mandarin. Watch Martin on CTV tonight and look for follow ups on this page. … Continued
I have known Blair Curtis for most of his legal career - for 12 years at least - and have received his excellent counsel on multiple occasions over that time. Blair always takes the time to provide a detailed explanation whenever needed or requested, yet remains extremely efficient in providing legal services. I have realized great benefits from his legal advice, and strongly recommend his services to anyone who needs an experienced and effective employment lawyer.