News and Publications

Ward v. Vancouver (City): The Birth of Charter Damages

Arkinstall v. City of Surrey - Court Imposes New Warrant Requirement for Inspections

Prince George (City) v. Riemer: Seek approval – not forgiveness

Victoria (City) v. Adams, 2009 BCCA 563:  Gimme Shelter – Court dismisses City’s Appeal

Catalyst Paper v. District of North Cowichan: Can Taxes Be Unreasonable?  

R. v. Breeden: Just How Much Can Someone Complain At City Hall?

Lovely v. Kamloops; Risk Management and Facility Design

Vancouver International Airport v. Lafarge Canada Inc.; Can Someone Put a Lien On a Runway?

Court of Appeal Clarifies Parcel Tax Authority for Local Area Services

Collecting Municipal Fees Under Controlled Substance Bylaws

Recovery of Unlawfully Imposed Fees; Has the Other Shoe Dropped?

When (and How) Can You Restrict Access to Staff by Elected Representatives?

Dealing With Tent Cities and Grow Ops

Muddy Waters for Local Boards of Health; Western Forest Products v. Sunshine Coast Regional District

Regulating Pawnshops After Royal City Jewelers

Court of Appeal Upholds License Refusal

The Courts Give and (Maybe) Take Away; Court Rulings on New Municipal Revenue Sources and Potential Liabilities

Court Rules on Personal Liability for Municipal Councilors

Giving Reasons for Business Licence Refusals

 

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