Ian Mulgrew: B.C. cannabis police 'blink,' and reverse their stance on evidence Embarrassed by a draconian policy revealed by a $1.5-million fine imposed on an illicit cannabis shop, the B.C. pot police will now provide legal disclosure about the grounds for the...

Ian Mulgrew: Illicit retail pot sales trigger staggering fine for B.C. man A Victoria man says he was handed one of the first tickets issued by B.C.’s pot police for violating the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act and he was stunned when he looked at the fine — $1.5...

For over twenty years, Mr. Macdonald has been advising clients about privacy issues arising in both the private and public sector. His involvement in this area includes the following: Founding Chair of the Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch) section on privacy law;...

For over fifteen years, Mr. Macdonald defended lawyers against negligence, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. He now acts for clients suing lawyers. He understands the stress and intimidation that a client feels confronting a former trusted...

Financial advisors and accountants owe similar duties to their clients as lawyers do to theirs. Over the years, Mr. Macdonald has acted in lawsuits brought against former financial advisors and accountants. The ways that a financial advisor can breach his or her duty...

Notaries owe the same duties to their clients as lawyers. Lawsuits can brought against notaries for breach of duty, breach of contract and/or breach of fiduciary duty. Examples of such breaches include the following: 1. In a real estate transaction, failing to protect...

Mr. Macdonald acted as defence counsel for realtors for a number of years. Besides negligence, realtors may be found liable for torts such as negligent misrepresentation and deceit. Examples of circumstances where realtors have been found liable include the following:...