B.C. Introduces Land Owner Transparency Register
On November 30, 2020, the Land Owner Transparency Act (“LOTA”) came into force in B.C. This legislation will impact almost everyone who acquires or currently holds an interest in land through a corporation, partnership, or trust. In particular, LOTA: requires disclosure by individuals who hold, directly or indirectly, beneficial interests in land in British Columbia through a…
January 8, 2021
Covid-19 Update: Phase 3 – Reopening Safely at RLR Lawyers
As of October 14, 2020, RLR Lawyers continues to comply with health directions provided to B.C. businesses by the Provincial Health Authority and implement prudent practices on site. We also want to share the measures we are taking to protect our clients, our staff, and our communities. The risk of transmission at workplaces is a…
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Our Nanaimo office can help if you need to sign legal documents in the presence of a lawyer.
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, there may be urgent cases where you must appear before a lawyer to sign legal documents such as affidavits, Powers of Attorney, or land title transfer documents. We can accommodate these circumstances at our Nanaimo office. If you find yourself in a situation where you must sign a document in person before…
March 30, 2020
COVID-19: Helping Yourself and Others
During this uncertain time, it’s important for all of us to do what we can to ensure that our healthcare resources are prioritized for those who really need them. To support our front line healthcare professionals and protect the health of our communities, we hope you will join us in taking steps to limit unnecessary…
March 18, 2020
RLR COVID-19 Policy
At RLR Lawyers, the health and safety of our community is our number one priority. Public health officials have encouraged employers to establish policies addressing employment issues arising from or related to the COVID019 pandemic. RLR has established the following protocols and workplace expectations to help reduce the risks in our community from this virus.
March 17, 2020