The actuaries have made considerable efforts to distribute settlement funds to eligible class members. The plan of distribution approved by the court directs that funds that cannot be distributed are to be given to a named charity, the United Way of the Central and South Okanagan. This will, in a few instances, involve funds that … Continued
The Supreme Court of Canada has tentatively scheduled the hearing of the Appeal in this matter for December 13, 2013. See SCC Website.
Martin Sheard argued this important employment law matter both at trial and in the Court of Appeal J.P. v. Dominion Masonry Ltd., 2013 BCCA 184 (Groberman, MacKenzie, Harris JJ.A.). He was successful in both courts. David McWhinnie of our office also appeared in the appeal. Opposing counsel was a partner at a national law firm. In … Continued
Mr. Justice Goepel of the BC Supreme Court handed down comprehensive reasons for judgment on January 27, 2012 dismissing a just cause defence by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch in a wrongful dismissal damage claim by a senior manager.
Mr. McCormick was forced to leave because he had attained an age which, according the the Partnership Agreement he signed, he could not without approval continue as an equity partner.
Martin Sheard argued this important employment law matter both at trialand in the Court of Appeal J.P. v. Dominion Masonry Ltd., 2013 BCCA 184 (Groberman, MacKenzie, Harris JJ.A.). He was successful in both courts. David McWhinnie of our office also appeared in the appeal. Opposing counsel was a partner at a national law firm.
Martin Sheard was successful counsel on this case. The full Reasons for Judgment are available online. The parties attempted to define the plaintiff’s position as a contractor to the defendant (as distinct from employee). On that basis, the Defendant argued at trial that it was not liable for damages for dismissal. Greyell, J. found that … Continued
The Supreme Court of Canada has granted Leave in our client’s dispute with his former firm, from which he was forced to resign due to his age of 65 years, although an excellent and productive lawyer on all of the evidence. The Supreme Court of Canada must be selective in deciding which cases are of … Continued
We have received the Judgment of the BC Supreme court which refused to certify the BCMA Class Action. The BCMA successfully argued that the BCMA is in the legal position of a Trade Union, and the agreements between the Government and BCMA allow the BCMA to impose mandatory dues, analogous to Union Dues. They are … Continued
Settlement funds and have now been completely distributed by ordinary mail to the persons identified in the Order approving the Settlement of the class proceeding. Our work on behalf of the class is therefore concluded.
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