Roland Luo

10/16/2026

Settlement agreements are meant to bring finality to disputes, but poorly drafted terms granting unilateral choices can spark entirely new litigation.

When a contract grants a party discretionary power, that discretion is not absolute. Under Canadian law, the duty of good faith acts as a vital limitation, requiring parties to exercise discretionary powers reasonably and in accordance with the purposes for which they were conferred, rather than arbitrarily or capriciously.

Read more in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/kUxz50ZY0VW

Learn how good faith limits contractual discretion in BC commercial settlements, releases, and contract disputes under Canadian law.

10/06/2026

在 British Columbia 缔结或结束婚姻关系时，企业家、企业创始人以及家族财富的受益人往往存在法律认知上的误区。普遍的假设是，Family Law Act (FLA) 为在关系确立前获得的资产、继承财产以及独立持有的公司结构提供了不可穿透的法定保护盾。企业主经常依赖 Section 85 of the FLA 的字面规定，认为他们的商业房地产、控股公司和遗嘱信托在分居时可以无条件地免于财产分割。然而，British Columbia Court of Appeal (BCCA) 最近在 Healey v. Healey, 2024 BCCA 68 一案中的判决打破了这一假设，展示了当存在显著财富差距时，法院将如何看待这一所谓的法律保护。

如今，法律关注的焦点已不再仅仅是什么构成排除资产，而是对该排除资产的保留如何与婚姻的经济现实相互作用。当公司股东或信托受益人带着独立的财富退出一段长期婚姻关系时，法院拥有有力的法律工具来重新平衡财产分割结果。本文为业主、高级管理人员及个人提供全面的指南，解析 Section 95 of the FLA 项下排除财产的脆弱性、公司资本混同的风险，以及保护家族财富和正常的商业运营免受家庭诉讼追索所需的战略。

为卑诗省企业主及其配偶提供温哥华家庭法相关指引，涵盖公司资产、信托、排除财产以及《家庭法》第95条下的财产分割请求。

10/02/2026

Navigating shareholder disputes in BC demands solid evidence; shortcuts backfire. Our blog breaks down Li v. Wu (2026 BCCA 286) and key Rule 9-7 summary trial takeaways. Learn what business owners and investors must know. https://ow.ly/9oj150ZTWEb

Vancouver commercial litigation insights on BC shareholder disputes, Rule 9-7 summary trials, guarantees, indemnities and Li v. Wu.

09/28/2026

Complex family law disputes frequently intersect with corporate holdings and trust structures, making property division and asset valuation particularly challenging. Protecting business interests and family trusts requires a proactive strategy that balances corporate law principles with statutory family law obligations.

Our latest blog outlines key legal considerations and tactical approaches for safeguarding corporate and trust assets during family law proceedings.

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Vancouver family law guidance on corporate assets, trusts, excluded property and Section 95 claims for BC business owners and spouses.

09/23/2026

When a commercial property deal collapses, securing deposit funds requires immediate, strategic action before title transfers or land assets are encumbered. The 2026 British Columbia Court of Appeal ruling in RStyle Enterprises Ltd. v. 1308879 B.C. Ltd. provides crucial guidance on equitable purchasers' liens, confirming that deposit payments create a valid interest in land capable of grounding a Certificate of Pending Litigation (CPL)—provided the funds directly target the acquisition price.

Read our full analysis of the decision and its impact on BC commercial real estate litigation on our blog: https://ow.ly/Eb8Z50ZQa1V

Learn how BC purchaser’s liens and CPLs affect commercial real estate disputes after the 2026 Court of Appeal ruling in RStyle Enterprises.

09/21/2026

Drafting a settlement agreement with standard boilerplate language can expose your business to unforeseen liabilities down the road.

Ever since the Supreme Court of Canada issued its ruling in Corner Brook v. Bailey, the legal rules governing commercial settlement releases have fundamentally changed. Courts no longer rely on subjective intent or special interpretive shortcuts when analyzing releases. Instead, ordinary contract principles apply, meaning broad language could inadvertently surrender rights or leave critical secondary claims unprotected.

Whether you are navigating commercial lease disputes, corporate buyouts, or contract litigation, ensuring your settlement agreements reflect the true factual context is essential to preventing future litigation.

In the latest article, Roland Luo breaks down the key lessons from Corner Brook and outlines practical steps for drafting enforceable, rock-solid settlement releases:

Learn how Corner Brook v. Bailey affects settlement releases, contract enforceability, commercial lease disputes and BC litigation.

09/16/2026

就本應在先前訴訟程序中解決的問題重新提起訴訟或提出新的爭議，可能會使商業訴訟當事人面臨代價高昂的程序性駁回。

根據既判力原則和訴訟原因既判力原則，加拿大法院嚴格禁止當事人「二次訴訟」。對於不列顛哥倫比亞省的企業主、公司高層和商業訴訟當事人而言，在撰寫初始訴狀、協商和解或處理多階段公司糾紛時，了解並遵守這些規則至關重要。

未能在首次訴訟中主張權利，可能永久喪失日後追償的權利。儘早對潛在索賠進行策略性評估，仍然是避免程序性放棄和不必要損失的最佳方法。

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解析加拿大最高法院Patrick Street案对诉因既判力、争点既判力、抵押执行及不列颠哥伦比亚省商业诉讼的影响。

09/14/2026

Re-litigating claims or raising issues that should have been resolved in earlier proceedings can expose commercial litigants to costly procedural dismissals.

Under the legal doctrines of issue estoppel and cause of action estoppel, Canadian courts strictly prevent parties from taking "second kicks at the can." For business owners, corporate executives, and commercial litigants in British Columbia, navigating these rules is critical when framing initial pleadings, negotiating settlements, or managing multi-stage corporate disputes.

Failing to assert rights in the first instance can permanently bar recovery down the road. Strategically evaluating potential claims early remains the best defense against procedural waiver and unnecessary exposure.

Read more in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/rjjQ50ZNnWu

Supreme Court of Canada clarifies issue & cause of action estoppel in Patrick Street, with implications for commercial litigation & lenders.

07/31/2026

Wishing everyone a fantastic BC Day long weekend. Whether you are hitting the trails, relaxing by the water, or exploring local shops right here in our community, we hope you enjoy the extra time off with family and friends!

07/20/2026

This week is National Drowning Prevention Week, making it a great time to assess your water safety skills. The Swim to Survive standard teaches three essential skills: rolling into deep water, treading water for one minute, and swimming 50 metres. Ensure your family has these basic survival skills.