Last week, we published a blog post about cryptocurrency scams involving online dating websites.Unfortunately, this is just one of many methods fraud artists are using to exploit new investors entering the blockchain/cryptocurrency space. Greed and the allure of making huge profits quickly is blinding otherwise smart and sensible people.Do NOT put your money into cryptocurrency funds or
Almost every week, for the past year, people have been calling Patrola Law because they have been defrauded in one crypto scam or another. The lucky ones have lost a few thousand dollars; the unlucky ones are out hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some of these individuals will be losing their homes. Cryptocurrency is an
To combat the issue of money laundering in British Columbia and end hidden ownership of land, the government enacted the Land Owner Transparency Act ("LOTA") in May of 2019 to establish the Land Owner Transparency Registry ("LOTR") for the beneficial ownership of land in British Columbia. We want to inform you of significant new disclosure
One common question we get asked is whether it’s possible to expedite the trademark application process. Normally, it takes 18 to 24 months or longer to receive trademark registration approval from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). When you file a Canadian trademark application, it is up to the trademark office on how quickly they
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a dramatic shift in the way we do business. Traditional brick and mortar businesses as well as new startups are quickly pivoting to online platforms in order to connect and service their customers. The BC government recognizes this shift as well with the implementation of