Economy, Law & Politics

Huawei Canada spokesperson releases statement on Meng Wanzhou case

A Huawei Canada spokesperson has put out a video statement regarding the Meng Wanzhou case. "Huawei has consistently stated, as the case is before the court, it is inappropriate for us to give specific comments on the ongoing legal proceeding.

Jan 20, 2020 9:55 AM Read more >

B.C. public corporate registry would be ‘game changer,’ says anti-money laundering coalition

But unchecked corporate trusts remain ‘a vehicle’ for dirty money in B.C., says NGO lobbyist Sasha Caldera for Publish What You Pay Canada

Jan 20, 2020 8:57 AM Read more >

Insider trading: January 20, 2020

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended January 14, 2020. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Jan 19, 2020 11:00 PM Read more >

Embattled Richmond lawyer dropped by big bank, sued by another

Hong Guo faces three Law Society of B.C. citations. Hearing will explore allegations of professional misconduct related to the disappearance of $7.5 million from trust account

Jan 17, 2020 1:38 PM Read more >

City of Fernie sues refrigeration company over 2017 ammonia leak at hockey arena that killed three workers

BIV's lawsuit of the week

Jan 17, 2020 12:35 PM Read more >

Crown, lawyers for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou expected to tangle over disclosure privilege in April

The two sides in the extradition hearing case facing Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

Jan 17, 2020 11:01 AM Read more >

Arrest delay could buttress Meng defence: lawyer

The extradition case of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. CFO Meng Wanzhou, slated to resume on January 20 in a Vancouver courtroom, may be resolved much quicker than the originally anticipated multi-year timeline, one legal observer says.

Jan 17, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

Supreme Court dismisses B.C.'s appeal on TMX

Highest court swiftly, unanimously rejects challenge by provincial government

Jan 16, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Burnaby auto shop, homes part of $7.5-million civil forfeiture suit

The province alleges ties to drug trafficking and money laundering

Jan 16, 2020 12:58 PM Read more >

Province seeking to seize properties associated with Squamish cannabis dispensary

Director of civil forfeiture alleges Grass Roots Medicinal Cannabis is an “unlawful” dispensary

Jan 16, 2020 8:50 AM Read more >