The Law Blog Posts - Published April 2026

If you’ve ever shaken hands on a deal and later wondered whether that handshake would hold up in court, you’re not alone. I get asked about verbal agreements all the time – usually after a relationship has gone sideways. A text-message blowup. A former business partner who’s suddenly forgetful. A family member who insists they “never agreed to that.” Here’s how verbal agreements actually work under BC law, and where people tend to get into trouble.

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“Are we separated or divorced?” It sounds like a simple question, but in British Columbia, the answer matters more than many people realize. A lot of separating couples use the terms separation and divorce interchangeably. In reality, they’re legally distinct concepts. Confusing them can lead to serious misunderstandings about rights, obligations, and timing – particularly around property division, support, and future relationships.

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In British Columbia (B.C.), corporate law aims to strike a balance between protecting the interests of majority shareholders who control a company and ensuring that minority shareholders are not  unfairly treated or marginalized. While owning a minority stake in a company often means limited influence over major decisions, the Business Corporations Act (BCA) of B.C. provides several rights and protections to safeguard minority shareholders’ interests.

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