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July 2026

Completion, Adjustment, and Possession Dates in BC Real Estate: A Plain‑Language Guide

Real Estate Law /

Home sales in British Columbia usually turn on three key dates: completion, adjustment, and possession. They often sit close together on the calendar, but they do different things. Knowing the difference helps prevent last‑minute stress, extra costs, and disputes. Completion: When Ownership Changes Hands Completion is the legal closing day. Your lawyer or notary files […]

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Excluded Property in British Columbia: Why “Keeping What You Brought In” Isn’t Always Simple

Family Law /

A common assumption is that, if a relationship ends, each person simply keeps what they owned at the start. British Columbia’s Family Law Act (FLA) does protect certain “excluded property,” but outcomes often turn on details such as growth in value, how assets were handled during the relationship, and the quality of the paper trail.

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Workplace Investigations in BC: A Plain‑Language Guide for Employers

Business Law, Company Law, Employment /

Workplace investigations help keep employees safe and reduce legal risk when problems arise. In British Columbia, employers are expected to act quickly and fairly when concerns surface about bullying and harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment, threats, or violence. Even if a complaint is not proven, exposure often turns on whether the response was timely, reasonable, and

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Business Succession Planning in British Columbia: Preparing for the Unexpected

Business Law, Company Law, Wills & Estates /

For many British Columbia business owners, the company represents years of work and personal investment. Yet succession is often left until retirement—or until illness, incapacity, or death forces urgent decisions. A clear, coordinated plan protects the business, the people who rely on it, and the value you have built. Why planning matters in B.C. Succession

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Melissa has 8+ years of combined Commercial, Business and Contract Law experience as In-House Counsel in manufacturing, health, real estate development, and broadcast communication industries. She is instrumental in developing strategies to minimize legal risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

She has 6+ years of Human Resources Management experience and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Her practice includes Family Law, Civil Litigation, Wills & Estates and Real Estate & Conveyancing.

For fun, she visits ancient sites and ruins and belts out popular Broadway tunes.

northam law corporation

Northam Law is a boutique law firm offering advisory services in Real Estate Law and Conveyancing, Business Law, and Human Resources. Our practice areas also include Wills & Estates and Family Law. Notarization services are also available.

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