David Kandestin, legal content developer
David is a Vancouver lawyer and legal content developer at People's Law School. Born, educated and trained in Montreal, David hitched his wagons west in 2013, practicing corporate, commercial and securities law in Vancouver. His practical, risk-focused approach helps people realize that lawyers aren't always roadblocks (and at times expensive ones!) to success. Contact David by email.
David has contributed to
- 10 things you should know about the Societies Act
- Another business is using a really similar name and logo to mine. What can I do?
- Another company is using my images to advertise their work. Isn't this illegal?
- As a temporary worker, can I qualify for the pandemic relief benefits for workers?
- Best practices for non-profit bylaws
- Can I be evicted if I become sick with COVID-19?
- Can my employer change the nature of my work during the coronavirus pandemic?
- Can my employer force me to take my paid sick leave during the coronavirus pandemic?
- Can my employer say I have to get a vaccine in order to work?
- Can my work tell me I have to take off my face mask and gloves when I am handling files?
- Do I need a lawyer and an accountant to incorporate a company or society?
- Does a beneficiary have to approve the executor's fee?
- Does a contract have to be in writing to be valid?
- Dog attacks
- Five steps to deal with a legal problem
- How to protect your intellectual property
- How would severance pay work if my temporary layoff due to shortage of work becomes a permanent lay off?
- I hired a contractor to redo my kitchen. They were slow, unresponsive, and didn’t complete the job properly. Do I have to pay the final invoice?
- I hit a dog with my car. Will I have to pay the vet bills?
- I just got a job offer. Should I get a lawyer to review it before I sign?
- I live with roommates. One of them wants me out. Can I get evicted right now?
- I run a business and just declare self-employment income. Should I incorporate instead?
- I serve on a non-profit board. When are we allowed to have in camera meetings?
- If I get a huge cut in hours, am I allowed to ask my employer to lay me off?
- If my job can be done from home, can I expect my employer to give me the option to work from home?
- I’m about to buy a condo. Do I need a lawyer or notary public for this, or can I do it myself?
- I’m about to lend some money to a friend. Should I get a lawyer to do the paperwork?
- Leasing a space for your business
- Mediation
- My building doesn’t allow pets. Is this legal?
- My neighbour is dumping garbage on our side of the fence. Do I have to pay to get rid of it?
- Our shared fence is falling apart. My neighbour wants to upgrade it. Do I have to pay for any of this?
- Our team
- Pets at home
- Pets out in public
- Pros and cons of incorporating your business
- Several people I work with aren’t vaccinated. Can I insist on being able to work remotely?
- Steps to incorporate (and maintain) a non-profit in BC
- The unit below my rental apartment suffered water damage, apparently caused by my bathtub. Can I be held responsible?
- Top seven things to know before setting up a non-profit
- What are my rights if I get laid off because I have COVID?
- What are some things to consider when choosing a name for my business?
- What rights do I have when my employer stopped me from working from home when I was self-isolating after recovering from illness?
- What to do if you get a legal letter
- What's the difference between a temporary layoff and being terminated?
- While coronavirus is ongoing, can I request special accommodations from my work?
- Written contracts you need for your small business
David Kandestin
People's Law School
