Posts by Yvonne
The War on the War on Drugs: Recent Developments in British Columbia’s Opioid-Related Class Action
As the opioid crisis continues to ravage communities across Canada, urgent action is needed to address this growing problem. There is potential for class actions against drug producers and distributors in Canada for their roles in causing this devastating social issue. In this blog post, we take a brief dive into an issue that has…
Read MoreHow to Draft Choice of Law and Forum Clauses Part Two: Location, Location, Location – Selecting the Right Forum
Introduction When drafting a contract, parties often overlook (and occasionally conflate) two clauses: choice of law and choice of forum. At the time of drafting, the parties may consider it obvious which law applies or which court has jurisdiction. The situation may be much less clear by the time a dispute arises. Both law and…
Read MoreNational Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Today, we open our minds and our hearts, and we listen. We wear orange, take time to educate ourselves, donate, attend events in our communities, and most importantly, honour survivors, their families and communities, and those who never made it home. Below is a small list of events happening in Victoria and Vancouver BC.#truthandreconciliation #orangeshirtday…
Read MoreHow to Draft Choice of Law and Forum Clauses Part 1: Dealer’s Choice – Selecting the Applicable Law
Introduction When drafting a contract, parties often overlook (and occasionally conflate) two clauses: choice of law and choice of forum. At the time of drafting, the parties may consider it obvious which law applies or which court has jurisdiction. The situation may be much less clear by the time a dispute arises. Both law and…
Read MoreTour de Cure Team Feature – Tamara Napoleon
Our last Tour de Cure team feature before the big day is Tamara Napoleon. Tamara is the Co-Lead of our Indigenous Law Group and sits on the board for BC Cancer. Thank you, Tamara, for telling us why you ride! Find the whole MT+Co. team this Saturday – kitted up and ready to ride. There’s…
Read MoreTour de Cure Team Feature – Alex Tyzuk
The Tour de Cure is this Saturday and we have a couple more team members to introduce you to. Today our featured team member is Alex. Thank you, Alex, for letting us know why you are riding in the Tour de Cure! Q: Why are you riding in Tour de Cure? “I’m riding for my…
Read MoreA Law Student’s Guide to the Galaxy
Not all adventures play out on battlefields or in outer space. Some unfold in unsuspecting places, like the law offices of MT+Co. This is one of those stories… Four wanderlust students from different backgrounds arrived at MT+Co in May 2022, unsure of the adventures and challenges that lay ahead. All they had to lean on…
Read MoreTour de Cure Team Feature – Emily Savage
Our next Tour de Cure Team spotlight features Emily Savage. Thank you, Emily, for letting us know why you ride! Q: Why are you riding in Tour de Cure? “Close friends, colleagues, and family have been impacted by cancer, and I was looking for a challenge and wanted to contribute to a great cause!” Q:…
Read MoreTour de Cure Team Feature – Warren Clarmont
This week we are excited to introduce another MT+Co. Teammate, Warren Clarmont. Warren is the Provincial Director of Indigenous Cancer Control at BC Cancer. At MT+Co., we are happy to have Warren on our team and to fundraise alongside him. Thank you for taking the time to chat with us! Q: Why are you riding…
Read MoreTour de Cure Team Feature – Bridget Berner
This week we are thrilled to introduce a few more of our MT+Co. team members riding in the Tour de Cure. First up, Bridget Berner! Thanks, Bridge for letting us know why you ride! Q: Why are you riding in Tour de Cure? “I am riding in the Tour de Cure because I strongly believe…
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