In This Issue - #178 December 20, 2013

As Pushor Mitchell celebrates our 40th year of business, we wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and all the best in 2014.

We are pleased to announce that Lisa Holmes Wyatt has been appointed as a judge of the Provincial Court of British Columbia.

Why did you become a lawyer?

I enjoy problem solving and working with clients to find the best resolution for their situation. I selected to practice immigration law because it is an amazing area of law. I am happy to play a role in assisting people in their relocation to live in Canada.  

Pushor Mitchell is pleased to welcome Jeremy Burgess to the firm as an Associate Lawyer.

Most people are aware that sleep deprivation can have a dangerous effect on driving ability. In some cases sleep deprivation can impair your abilities as much as alcohol. Many people are not aware of the residual effects of sleep medications on driving ability the next day.

Emotions can run high in any civil dispute. The parties in their anger will speak poorly of the other, they may treat each other with disdain or disrespect in the process. Feelings will inevitably be hurt and often psychological injury -- temporary or permanent - may result.

For employers in the wine industry, it is not uncommon for seasonal workers to make up a significant portion of the total workforce. It is important, therefore, to understand that seasonal workers can give rise to unique legal issues, including issues surrounding severance obligations in the event a seasonal employee is terminated without cause.
 

A mountain bike suspension front fork used on many popular mountain bikes has been recalled as a result of potential failure issues, which could cause serious injury.
 

As you may be aware, Canada has one of the most generous family reunification programs in the world; however, due to growing backlog issues the program of sponsoring a parent could take up to eight or more years to finalize.

From Our Personal Injury Group - Paul Mitchell Q.C. has extensive experience with product liability and manufacturer’s liability claims including: