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Why Battle Goliath?

November 23, 2018
Susan Kootnekoff
Injustice system court gavel hits person needing bail bond

Have you ever been upset at being wronged, but thought better of becoming a David, battling Goliath? Why battle a behemoth, when the proverbial deck seems stacked against you? Many lawyers are passionate about standing up for the rights of people who...

When Family And Work Obligations Conflict

November 18, 2018
Susan Kootnekoff

Have you wondered what your rights are to attend to family responsibilities during working hours? Or, are you an employer wondering if you can say “no” to an employee who requests much time away from work to deal with family obligations? The...

WCB Standard of Proof

October 26, 2018
Susan Kootnekoff
Halloween Pumpkin Display

WCB cases involve a unique standard of proof: the “as likely as not” standard. Under the Workers’ Compensation Act (B.C.), if the evidence supporting different findings on an issue is evenly weighted, the WCB must resolve that issue in a...