http://www.harpergrey.com/ Harper Grey: News RSS Feed en-us Copyright 2013, Harper Grey stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com (Natasha Chetty) support@pencilnecksoftware.com (Pencilneck Software) Fri, 24 May 2013 18:28:00 GMT News Pencilneck Software Pencilneck CMS v. 4.3 (http://www.pencilnecksoftware.com) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/05/article555/ stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/05/article555/ Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/04/article545/ Harper Grey LLP announces that their legal alliance, TAGLaw®, has been recognized as Elite in the Chambers Global 2013 rankings guide for legal networks. As a member of TAGLaw, Harper Grey has access to over 145 independent member firms operating out of more than 300 offices in over 80 countries. TAGLaw is one of more than 30 global legal networks and alliances, but they are one of only six to receive the highest ranking of Elite in Chambers Global. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/04/article545/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/04/article544/ It is with great sadness that Harper Grey announces the passing of our long-time colleague and dear friend. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/04/article544/ Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/03/article543/ Benchmark Canada 2013 has recognized 8 of Harper Grey’s lawyers as Litigation Stars, at both local and national levels, in 8 practice areas. 2 lawyers were also named as “Future Stars”. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/03/article543/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/03/article529/ The Province newspaper, interviews Bryan Baynham, QC of Harper Grey on March 17th to discuss the current lawsuit filed by thirteen pre-sale buyers, including former PM, Kim Campbell, against the developer of The Residences at the Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, BC. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/03/article529/ Sun, 17 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/03/article530/ Harper Grey's Bryan Baynham, QC was interviewed by the Globe and Mail newspaper on March 16th to discuss the current lawsuit filed by thirteen pre-sale buyers, including former PM, Kim Campbell, against the developer of The Residences at the Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, BC. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/03/article530/ Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/03/article526/ For the second year in a row, the Harper Grey co-ed team went undefeated through four games to win the Recreational Division of the 2013 Hooplaw Charity Basketball Tournament. The tournament is aimed at bettering the lives of Vancouver’s most disadvantaged children and this year’s 20 teams from the legal community raised over $67,000. Through the generosity of the firm’s lawyers and staff, the Harper Grey team raised $2,941. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/03/article526/ Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/02/article521/ Our dear friend and long-time colleague, Harvey J. Grey, Q.C., passed away on February 8, 2013, at the age of 89. Harvey was part of the fabric of our firm for over 57 years. We will miss him. A Celebration of Life will be held at Capilano Golf and Country Club from 2PM to 4PM on Saturday, February 23, 2013. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2013/02/article521/ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/10/article/ In the article “Embracing Regionalism”, author Michael McKiernan outlines the survey methodology used to determine the Top 10 firms from BC, Alberta and the Territories. Lawyers and in-house counsel from across Canada voted on individual firms’ regional service coverage, client base, notable mandates, service excellence, and legal expertise and a sliding scale point system was used to determine final rankings. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/10/article/ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/12/article508/ Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/12/article508/ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/12/article503/ We are pleased to announce that Richard E. Bereti has been elected as Harper Grey LLP’s new Managing Partner. Richard has served on, and will now Chair, the Executive Committee. He remains the Chair of Harper Grey’s environmental law group and an active member of our commercial litigation group. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/12/article503/ Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/12/article502/ We are pleased to announce that Harper Grey partner Guy Brownl was appointed Queen's Counsel on December 11, 2012. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/12/article502/ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/12/article499/ Harper Grey's Bryan Baynham was interviewed by Canadian Business magazine on November 27th to discuss the current lawsuit filed by seven pre-sale buyers against the developer of The Residences at the Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, BC. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/12/article499/ Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/11/article489/ Harper Grey LLP is pleased to announce that Michael Sinclair has joined our firm as an associate in our commercial litigation and family law practice groups. Prior to joining Harper Grey, Michael practiced at a Richmond firm with a strong commercial and family litigation focus. His first few years of practice were spent in the oilsands capital of Alberta, Fort McMurray, at a leading and well established local law firm there. He has appeared in all three levels of court in both British Colu stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/11/article489/ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/11/article488/ Harper Grey's Wes McMillan contributed an article to the November 2, 2012 issue of Realtor Link entitled REDMA protects buyers and developers. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/11/article488/ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/11/article487/ Harper Grey LLP lawyers, Bryan Baynham, Q.C. and Dan Reid, commenced a claim for breach of privacy and defamation against Grant Wakefield and Cameron Ward. The claim against Grant Wakefield is for breach of privacy and defamation with respect to an egregious breach of Cpl. Jim Brown’s privacy and broad dissemination of defamatory statements to Cameron Ward, the Vancouver Province and other media outlets. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/11/article487/ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/11/article486/ Harper Grey's Bryan Baynham was interviewed by CBC News on November 1st to discuss the current lawsuit filed by seven pre-sale buyers against the developer of The Residences at the Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, BC. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/11/article486/ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/08/best-lawyers/ Eight Harper Grey lawyers have been included in the seventh edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. Two of them- Bryan Baynham, QC and James Lepp, QC have been selected "Lawyer of the Year" in their areas of expertise. Best Lawyers is the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession. It compiles lists of outstanding lawyer through a comprehensive, confidential survey of clients and fellow lawyers. Lawyers are not permitted to pay any fee to participate or be included in the listing. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/08/best-lawyers/ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/08/lslap/ Harper Grey lawyers volunteer their time and expertise for many causes and organizations. One of our longest community relationships has been with the Law Students Legal Advice Program (LSLAP), a non-profit, student-run organization providing legal advice to low-income individuals. Our associates supervise the Britannia Pro Bono Clinic run by LSLAP, attending the evening clinic to provide support to law students and clients. In addition, we have donated funds to support LSLAP operations. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/08/lslap/ Thu, 02 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/07/bcrea/ Two Harper Grey lawyers are providing instruction and authorship for the Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Mandatory Legal Update course run by the B.C. Real Estate Association. Wes McMillan is teaching the live course for residential real estate agents throughout the province, and contributing to the accompanying manual. Jessica Campbell is writing two chapters for the commercial real estate agent course: one on commercial leases and one on bare trusts. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/07/bcrea/ Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/06/article429/ Harper Grey's Mike Thomas appeared on Global TV news on June 14th to discuss the legal implications of the tough impaired driving laws that will be back in effect as of today. Mr. Thomas is representing clients in a class action challenging the validity of breathalyser tests that resulted in a 'warn' signal after the laws were changed in September 2010. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/06/article429/ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/06/contaminated-sites/ Harper Grey's Richard Bereti, will chair "Contaminated Sites vs. Brownfield Development: Old and New Approaches to Problem Sites in British Columbia", on September 26, 2012 at UBC Robson Square. This course will bring together leading environmental experts to provide attendees with answers, protection and clarity to confidently work with problem sites. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/06/contaminated-sites/ Thu, 07 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/05/article425/ Six Harper Grey partners have been selected by their peers across the country as "Leading Practitioners" in their chosen fields of expertise. Our congratulations to each of our colleagues on this noteworthy recognition of their skill and esteem within the profession. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com () News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/05/article425/ Wed, 30 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/05/breathalyer/ Global BC's Darlene Heidemann reported on the breathalyser class action on the Friday, May 25 Global BC news. The story was picked up by other Global news outlets. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com (Global TV) News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/05/breathalyer/ Mon, 28 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/05/hotel-georgia-condo/ A purchaser of a unit at the Private Residences at Hotel Georgia, is asking a court to declare that he and other purchasers are entitled to their deposits back as the units aren't ready as promised. Harper Grey LLP's Bryan Baynham, QC represents the plaintiff in this condo pre-sale dispute and many others. stannock@pencilnecksoftware.com (Business in Vancouver, Vancouver Sun) News http://www.harpergrey.com/news/2012/05/hotel-georgia-condo/ Fri, 25 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT