by Denese Espeut-Post | Mar 16, 2021 | Legal Libation Columns
We have all heard of the saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin, “…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” These words can not be truer about the state of taxation of real property in B.C. In 2018, both provincial and municipal...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Oct 1, 2019 | Contract Law, Legal Libation Columns
In my last article, I wrote about making the law accessible and understandable. I’d like to continue with that theme and discuss the concept of “consideration.” For this article, I’m going to introduce two fictional characters: Jane and Joe. Let’s assume that Jane has...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Jun 4, 2019 | Legal, Legal Libation Columns
We have all heard of the saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin,“…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” These words can not be truer about the taxation of real property in BC. In 2018, both provincial and municipal governments took...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Apr 3, 2019 | Legal Libation Columns
What if I told you that this: In witness whereof the parties hereunto have set their hands to these presents as a deed on the day month and year hereinbefore mentioned. (24 words) and this: Signed on (DATE) _ (2 words plus the date) mean exactly the same thing? Which...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Feb 12, 2016 | Legal Libation Columns
How do you feel about acronyms? Sometimes it can be a fun guessing game. How about this one… ILA? Independent Learning Academy…Interior Logging Association…and my personal favorite, Independent Legal Advice. Okay, maybe not as exciting as the International Lime...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Dec 2, 2015 | Legal Libation Columns
We are wrapping up our trilogy on branding with this column. Let’s talk about protecting brand advertising. Your brand image represents what your customers think of and associate with your brand; it embodies the value of your brand. You have worked hard to establish a...
