Dealing with a Foreign Will with Assets in British Columbia

If a loved one’s will was created in a foreign jurisdiction and they left behind assets in British Columbia there may be complications that arise. Karan Banipal of Apna Law LLP explains what options are availible

James GillAugust 18, 2023

International Students Hustled By Immigration Consultants: The Law and Possible Outcomes

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Anonymization Of Legal Proceedings: Protecting Your Identity From The Start

Hannah Gowans of Apna Law LLP explains how the new Supreme Court Practice Directive PD-61 can make it easier to anonymize their name in legal proceedings.

James GillJune 14, 2023

Navigating the New Amendments to the Family Law Act in BC: Key Changes to Pet Custody, Excluded Property, and Presumptions

On May 11, 2023, the BC government’s proposed changes to the Family Law Act received Royal Assent become law. The changes aim to modernize the legislation and make it more responsive to the needs of families in BC.
Our blog recaps some of the key changes:

James GillJune 2, 2023

BC's Proposed New Law to Fight Revenge P*rn and Sexual Image Based Abuse

Sexual-image based abuse is becoming a growing concern in the age of social media. Our firm has been closely following the latest developments in this area of law to explain what it all means, and where the law currently stands.

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