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GREATdebate

Boughton Law Corporation and the British Columbia Law Institute are proud to host the fourth annual GREATdebate, a lively and entertaining evening of dinner and debate.

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Franchise Act Project (Work in Progress)

This project considers whether there is a need for franchise legislation in British Columbia and, if so, what provisions the legislation should have. An important component of this project is a review of the Uniform Franchises Act to determine if it is appropriate for enactment in British...

Contribution after Settlement under the Negligence Act (Work in Progress)

In court proceedings in British Columbia with multiple tortfeasors, the Negligence Act defines how the cost of damages must be divided in accordance with each tortfeasor's proportional liability. The act also sets out a scheme for the parties' right of contribution where they are found to be...