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No Harm? Still a Foul: BC Court of Appeal Ups Privacy Stakes
Written by: Myles Brown, Nathan Jones, and Sara Sebti In Insurance Corporation of British Columbia v. Ari, 2025 BCCA 131, the British Columbia Court of Appeal set an important precedent regarding damages for privacy breaches under the Privacy Act. The Court confirmed that when someone’s privacy is seriously and deliberately violated, they can receive more…
Read MoreHow to Personally Serve First Nations: Clarification on How to Successfully Serve Legal Documents
Written by: Michaela Pomponio and Rielle Gobbett The William Decision In the B.C. Supreme Court decision of William v. Lake Babine Indian Band, 1999 CanLII 6121 (“William”), the Court set aside a default judgment against Lake Babine Indian Band on the basis that the Nation was not appropriately informed of legal proceedings against it. The…
Read MoreNathan Jones
Nathan is a lawyer in our Litigation + Dispute Resolution Group. He acts for a wide range of clients—from individuals and small businesses to public companies, and everything in between. Known for his proactive approach, Nathan is committed to driving matters forward with practical, results-oriented solutions. Before joining MT+Co., Nathan started his career at a…
Read MoreCelebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21. On this day we celebrate and honour the lives, histories, and rich and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. There are many opportunities to celebrate and participate. Below is a selected list of events taking place in Vancouver, Toronto, Kelowna, and Vancouver Island…
Read MoreLaura Lefebvre-Kumpf
Laura is a principal lawyer at MT+Co. and leads the Victoria Business Law Group. Laura is a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, private companies, family-owned businesses, professionals, and Indigenous organizations. Laura’s practice is grounded in connecting with clients and providing thoughtful guidance to businesses navigating growth, change, and opportunity. EXPERTISE Laura’s expertise includes the following: With…
Read MoreWage Hikes and Legal Spikes: What Employers Need to Know About Minimum Wage
Written by Connor Levy and Clayton Bragg On June 1, 2025, British Columbia’s general minimum wage rose from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour, marking a 2.6% increase. This adjustment is based on the Province’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), in accordance with recent amendments to the B.C. Employment Standards Regulation. What’s changed? The annual CPI-based wage…
Read MoreNo Duty of Honest Performance in Pre-Contract Negotiations
Authors: Myles Brown, Nathan Jones, and Jaime Hills The British Columbia Court of Appeal (“BCCA”) recently clarified the nature of the duty of honest performance in pre-contract negotiations. The duty creates expectations for the way parties in contractual relationships conduct themselves, but apparently not for parties who are negotiating a contract. This is consistent with…
Read MoreMT+Co. Named ‘Aboriginal Law Litigation Firm of the Year’ for Second Year in a Row
We are proud to announce MT+Co. has been named ‘Aboriginal Law Litigation Firm of the Year’ by Benchmark Litigation Canada for the second year in a row! The Benchmark Canada awards recognize the country’s most distinguished litigators and firms for their work over the last 12 months. The research for the awards is conducted through…
Read MoreTracy Sebastian
Tracy is a practice manager in our Indigenous Law Group, based in our Toronto office. She supports Julie Abouchar and Carl Stuart McKay. Organized and efficient, Tracy integrates systems and processes into her workflow to continuously improve results. She is a quick learner, always ready to take on new challenges. With over twenty years of…
Read MoreFive MT+Co. Lawyers Ranked in 2025 Benchmark Litigation Canada
Join us in celebrating Joelle Walker, Merle Alexander, KC, and Myles Brown for their recognition as 2025 Benchmark Litigation Stars and Erin Reimer and Erin Barnes for their recognition as 2025 Benchmark Litigation Future Stars. Benchmark Litigation is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation. Since its inception, Benchmark has grown…
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