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Keeping Up with Non-Competes: The State of Non-Competition Clauses in BC
Disclaimer: Effective September 4, 2024, the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban was found to be unenforceable. For more information, see the United States’ FTC Ban on Non-competes Found Unenforceable. Non-Competition Clauses A non-competition clause (or “non-compete”) is a provision, often found in employment contracts, that restricts an employee from engaging in competitive activities against their former employer…
Read MoreGeoff Brooks
Geoff is a practice manager in our Workplace Law Group. He brings a positive attitude, calm under pressure, and hard work to his team. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Geoff moved to Vancouver in May 2023 for a new adventure. Before joining MT+Co., he worked in a busy corporate law firm. Working first as a legal…
Read MoreCourt of Appeal Rules Waste Rock and Tailings From Historic Mine Belong to Mine Operator
Erin Reimer and Özge Yazar, lawyers in MT+Co.’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, recently represented the Tahltan Central Government as an intervenor in the British Columbia Court of Appeal. The matter before the Court was a second-level appeal of a decision of the Chief Gold Commissioner (“CGC”) regarding property rights to approximately 1.75 million tonnes…
Read MoreDelma Benaldo
Delma is a practice manager in our Business Law Group, working with the Corporate Group. She is a focused, dedicated, and solutions-oriented teammate who is always determined to find the solution to any problem that comes her way. Delma is an open communicator and always willing to learn a new skill. She approaches her work…
Read MoreHarmin Kaur
Harmin is a practice manager in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. She is methodical in her work and brings value to her team by taking on clerical and routine tasks, allowing them to better focus on the big picture. Harmin began her career at a firm that specialized in construction litigation, which sparked her…
Read MoreJess Howcroft
Jess is our IT + Facilities Manager. Before joining MT+Co., Jess worked in commercial property management in the UK for over eight years. Most recently, she worked as a property manager of the iconic skyscraper, The Leadenhall Building in London. Jess is collaborative, enthusiastic, and a creative thinker. She brings innovation and problem-solving to her…
Read MoreLorcan Magee
Lorcan is a practice manager in our Business Law Group. Before coming to Canada, Lorcan worked for several years as a financial litigation paralegal in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Lorcan is diligent, dedicated, and thrives in a fast-paced work environment. His ability to identify issues, coordinate and communicate within a team, and deliver outstanding client service…
Read MoreSetting the Standard: Recent Case Offers Guidance for Workplace Investigations
More often than not, we see civil court cases and human rights tribunal decisions that highlight poorly conducted workplace investigations and essentially offer a checklist of what employers should not do. However, in the recent case of Salanguit v. Parq Vancouver and another, 2024 BCHRT 119[i] (“Parq”), the BC Human Rights Tribunal (“Tribunal”) has provided…
Read MoreProud Announcement – Three MT+Co. Lawyers Recognized as Benchmark Litigation Stars 2024
Join us in celebrating Joelle Walker, Merle Alexander, KC, and Myles Brown for their well-deserved recognition as 2024 Benchmark Litigation Stars and MT + Co’s Litigation + Dispute Resolution Group’s recognition as a Benchmark Recommended Firm for 2024. Benchmark Litigation is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation. Since its inception, Benchmark has grown…
Read MoreAmanda Kwan
Amanda is the accounting supervisor on our Finance Team. She is a team player, making herself available to her teammates, offering support when needed, and taking time to build open and honest communication pathways. Amanda has been in the accounting industry for over 10 years, working in legal, retail, and oil/mining sectors. During her tenure…
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