Publications

Waivers and “Own Negligence” Clauses – Court of Appeal Clarifies Legal Test

By: Ryan A. Shaw

Most, if not all, businesses which offer risky recreational activities to customers utilize some form...

The Disruptive Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses and Performance of Contractual Obligations

By: RBS

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a pandemic. On March 18, 2020,...

COVID-19: Five Issues for Commercial Landlords and Tenants to Consider

By: C. Nicole Mangan

A state of emergency has now been declared by the Province of British Columbia and the...

Covenants to Insure: A Beneficiary’s Fireproof Protection from Liability

By: RBS

In the early hours of February 13, 2008, a Vancouver restaurant exploded causing damage through the building’s entire...

“Duty Of Good Faith”: What Is Its Scope?

By: RBS

“Duty of good faith” is a term heard often in the insurance Industry, but the broad scope of...

New “Transparency Register” That Your BC Private Company Must Prepare by October 1, 2020

By: Douglas G. Cottier

This article was updated on April 16, 2020, to reflect the new deadline for the...

BC Privacy Law Prohibits Social Media Searches During Hiring

By: RBS

As an employer, have you reviewed a candidate’s social media profile? If so, you could be in breach...

Include Mandatory Policy Language or Face Severe Consequences

By: RBS

The British Columbia Supreme Court in PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. v. Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company...

Joint Assets as a Planning Device – Tool or Trap?

By Arielle Lavender and RBS

Joint assets are a topic shrouded in misinformation. It has been over a decade since...

Employer Health Tax 101

In this latest blog post found on our BC Workplace Blog, we assess the Employer Health Tax introduced...

Amendments to the Employment Standards Act Worth Knowing

Our latest article in our BC Workplace Blog, we provide an overview of the important amendments made to...

I Thought You Were Pushing Me Out – BC Court Finds Employee’s Erroneous Beliefs Not Constructive Dismissal

In Michelle Quinn’s latest blog post found on our BC Workplace Blog, she reviews the recent BC...