Cyber-Libel and Your Rights

Cyber-Libel and Your Rights

Have you been the victim of cyber-libel? Cyber-libel is a term used when someone has posted or e-mailed a statement that is untrue and damaging relating to another individual on the Internet, including in message boards, bulletin boards, blogs, chat rooms, personal...
Understanding Landlord Liability for Trip and Fall Injuries

Understanding Landlord Liability for Trip and Fall Injuries

A slip and fall injury can happen anywhere, anytime. Whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, it is important to understand your rights when an injury occurs. In this blog post, we will discuss the laws surrounding landlord liability for slip and fall injuries in BC....
Will my spouse get half my pension when we divorce?

Will my spouse get half my pension when we divorce?

When a marriage or common-law relationship ends, it can be difficult to know what will happen to your assets, including any pensions you may have. In British Columbia, the rules regarding pension division apply both to married couples and unmarried couples who have...
Wrongful Dismissal and Other Employment Standards

Wrongful Dismissal and Other Employment Standards

Termination without reasonable notice is commonly known as “wrongful dismissal”. If you feel you have been wrongfully dismissed from your job and are looking for compensation, a lawyer from Bell Jacoe & Company can provide you with the best way to...
Opening a franchise? Bell Jacoe & Company Is Here to Help

Opening a franchise? Bell Jacoe & Company Is Here to Help

Owning a franchise is an exciting and rewarding experience. But it can also be a tricky journey, full of legal hurdles that need to be cleared in order to open your doors. To ensure that you’re taking all the right steps, it’s important to have legal support. At Bell...