The FH&P Lawyers Law Talk Podcast delivers expert legal insights for individuals and businesses in the Okanagan and beyond. With over 100 years of experience, our team provides trusted services in business law, family law, estate planning, employment law, dispute resolution, and real estate law. Episodes cover topics like incorporation, succession planning, employment contracts, and real estate transactions, helping you make informed decisions.
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What Okanagan Homeowners Need to Know About Wildfire Insurance
Wildfires have become an almost yearly reality in the Okanagan, and most homeowners don't think about their insurance policy until smoke is already on the horizon. In this episode of FH&P Lawyers' Law Talk, Partner Clay Williams sits down with fellow Partner Darren Kautz to talk about how wildfires affect home insurance, from roof damage to filing deadlines.Clay and Darren discuss:• Why you can't get a new policy, switch providers, or even renew once a wildfire has started• How fire retardant drops can cause more roof and siding damage than the fire itself• Why your foundation can crack even if your home never burns• Whether BC is headed for a California-style insurance crisis• Why premiums are climbing while coverage is quietly shrinking• What additional living expenses actually cover when you're evacuated• What under insurance means and why assessed value isn't rebuild value• How insurers are restricting coverage by postal code• Why summer is the worst time to renew your policy• What is guaranteed replacement cost, and why to get it in writing• How photographing and cataloguing your belongings can prevent disputes• What a free FireSmart BC assessment can do for your coverage• Why your roofing material affects your fire risk• Why BC's two-year limitation period is the biggest mistake homeowners make.If you have questions about your home insurance policy or a dispute with your insurer, this conversation is a practical starting point, and where to get legal advice early. Discuss your situation with FH&P Lawyers: https://www.fhplawyers.com/contact.htmlThis content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.FH&P Lawyers | Rooted in Community. Ready to Help.#InsuranceLaw #WildfireInsurance #OkanaganWildfires #HomeInsurance #FHPLawyers #LawTalkPodcast #OkanaganLawyers #KelownaLawyers
23 Jul 2026
What Canadians Should Know About US Entry Waivers and Working South of the Border
Crossing into the US isn't always as simple as showing your passport, especially with a criminal record or a job waiting south of the border. In this episode of FH&P Lawyers' Law Talk, Partner Clay Williams sits down with lawyer Kevin Cheung, called to the bar in both New York and British Columbia, to talk about US entry waivers, criminal record concerns, and cross-border work.
Clay and Kevin discuss:
What a US entry waiver is and who needs one
Which crimes actually require a waiver
What goes into a waiver application, and how long it takes
How long a waiver lasts before it needs renewal
Why the border has full discretion over waiver approvals
How old convictions, including decades-old marijuana charges, still count
Why a Canadian pardon doesn't clear your record at the US border
Whether charges (without a conviction) need to be disclosed
Why it's better to disclose everything up front
What's involved in crossing the border to work, from offer letters to entry packages
How your long-term intentions affect which immigration pathway applies
The difference between a work visa and a green card
What remote workers need to know before doing any work while physically in the US
OFFER: Kevin is offering a FREE 15-minute consultation for US immigration inquiries. Book directly through his profile: https://www.fhplawyers.com/people/kelowna-lawyers/kevin-cheung.html (https://www.fhplawyers.com/people/kelowna-lawyers/kevin-cheung.html) (offer valid until September 30, 2026).
If you have a criminal record and are planning to travel to or work in the US, this conversation offers a practical starting point, and where to get legal advice early. Book a Consultation with FH&P Lawyers.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
FH&P Lawyers | Rooted in Community. Ready to Help.
#ImmigrationLaw #USImmigration #CrossBorderWork #EntryWaiver #FHPLawyers #LawTalkPodcast #OkanaganLawyers #KelownaLawyers
3 Jul 2026
Selling Your Business? Here's What to Know Before You Sign
Selling a business can take years to get right, and the legal work often starts long before anything is signed. What should you do to prepare? When should a lawyer get involved? And what actually happens between the letter of intent and closing? In this episode of FH&P Lawyers' Law Talk, Partner Clay Williams sits down with lawyer Dustin Merritt to talk about preparing a business for sale, letters of intent, due diligence, purchase agreements, and what happens when the deal finally closes.Clay and Dustin discuss:• How to prepare a business for sale• Why removing yourself from day-to-day operations increases value• When to bring in accountants and business brokers• Whether a formal business valuation is necessary• When a lawyer should get involved in a sale• What a letter of intent is and why it matters, even though it is non-binding• Why exclusivity periods need limits• Share sales versus asset sales• How due diligence and financing come together• What representations, warranties, and holdbacks protect against• Why non-competition agreements hold up in a business sale• What to consider with employees during a transition• Who tends to make the best buyer: employees, competitors, or outsidersIf you are thinking about buying or selling a business, this conversation offers a practical look at what to expect and where to get legal advice early. Book a Consultation with FH&P Lawyers.This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.FH&P Lawyers | Rooted in Community. Ready to Help.#BusinessLaw #BuyingABusiness #SellingABusiness #BusinessTransactions #CorporateLaw #FHPLawyers #LawTalkPodcast #OkanaganLawyers #KelownaLawyers #PentictonLawyers
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