Entries by Tara Holowach

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Disingenuous Severance Cheques/Can Caregiving = a Failure to Mitigate?

Thompson v. Revolution Resource Recovery Inc., 2025 BCSC 8 In Thompson, the Plaintiff was employed for nearly 3.5 years when she was terminated without cause. In the latter part of her employment, the Plaintiff saw her role begin to change rather notably. Instead of focusing on existing clients (which was beneficial to the Plaintiff’s compensation […]

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The Necessity of Fresh Consideration

(Adams v. Thinkific Labs Inc., 2024 BCSC 1129) Adams is a reminder by the B.C. Supreme Court that when an employer adds to or varies the terms of an employee’s agreement, that fresh consideration will be required. That meaning, an employer cannot require an existing employee to accept changes to the terms of their employment, […]

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How a Simple “or” Can Derail an Employment Contract

(De Castro v. Arista Homes Ltd., 2025 ONCA 260) The Ontario Court of Appeal recently reminded employers about the need for precise drafting in their employment contracts. In specific, provisions related to termination. The termination provisions in question in De Castro were: If you are terminated for Cause or you have been guilty of wilful […]

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Kylie Walman Recognized by Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended Family & Divorce Lawyer in British Columbia

Nixon Wenger is pleased to congratulate Kylie Walman on being recognized by Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended Family & Divorce Lawyer in British Columbia for 2026. This recognition is a meaningful professional honour. Doyle’s Guide Family Law rankings are compiled through peer-based surveys and reviews, with lawyers identified by members of the legal profession for […]

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Client Success in Estate Dispute

Tony Eden, civil litigation and estate dispute lawyer, recently received reasons for judgment from the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Reimer v. Reimer, 2026 BCSC 60, a complex estate litigation matter. The Court largely accepted our client’s position and imposed a substantial resulting trust in favour of the estate.   Estate disputes of this […]

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Have You Been Disinherited?

When You Have Been Disinherited: Understanding Your Legal Options in British Columbia Individuals have broad freedom to decide how their assets are distributed. However, being disinherited can come as a shock, especially when it comes to family. You may have expected to receive something from a parent, spouse, or other close family member, only to […]

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