In This Issue - #174 August 30, 2013

Please join us for refreshments and networking opportunities with the business community at the annual Kelowna Chamber of Commerce September Business after Hours at Pushor Mitchell LLP.

Why did you become a lawyer?

Becoming a lawyer was something I first thought about in elementary school, probably as a result of watching a lot of cop shows with my dad who was an RCMP officer.

One of the issues plaguing lawyers in giving advice to employees whose terms and conditions of employment have been altered is whether the employee should withdraw services and claim constructive dismissal or keep working while looking for new employment.

Probate fees of 1.4% of the gross value of assets located within British Columbia and passing through an estate in British Columbia are payable to the BC government at the time an estate is probated. In an effort to avoid these fees, people often transfer assets into joint tenancy with one or more of their children.

Financial Disclosure In Divorce:  It’s necessary, and now the Courts have the power to enforce it.

What factors are used to calculate employee bonuses is ultimately a business decision, however, once you know how you want to calculate the bonuses, you need to look at the legal implications in drafting and applying the bonus plan.

Thank you all newcomers and veterans for your participation in the 2013 Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon.

From Our Business Law Group – Acting as counsel for various parties in the fruit growing and wine industries, including land owners, wineries, fruit processing, marketing and packing facilities.

Pennsylvania was the first colony to legalize witchcraft.