News, Events and PublicationsBy Ryan A. Shaw

Is a Sun Deck “Within” a Dwelling?

By: Ryan A. Shaw

In a recent decision, the British Columbia Court of Appeal clarified the meaning of “within...

Four New Partners Welcomed to the Partnership

Tommy M. Chan, David W. Harvey, Arielle Lavender, and Ryan A. Shaw have joined the...

Advanced Education Group Host Annual Half-Day Seminar for BC University Counsel

Our seminar is geared to University Counsel of universities in BC and provides topics of relevance and tangible takeaways...

Insurance Lawyers are Gold Sponsors of CICMA Charity Golf Tournament in Support of Make-A-Wish

Alex Eged who leads our Insurance Group, and Ryan Shaw, alongside their clients Mike Butler of Cansure,...

Court Establishes Significant Costs Consequences for Wrongfully Filed Builders Liens

By: Ryan A. Shaw

A builder’s lien is a powerful tool available to contractors to secure payment for work...

Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Tort Liability Exposure for Public Authorities

By: Ryan Shaw

In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) clarified when public authorities will...

Court of Appeal Confirms Replacement Cost Available Without Rebuild

By: Ryan A. Shaw

In most contexts, insureds will only be entitled to replacement cost value (“RCV”) under a...

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...

RBS supports the EllisDon and C&S Group First Annual Subtrade Golf Tournament

Taking place on July 25th at Morgan Creek Golf Course, funds raised at the tournament, which we are a...

Vancouver Bar Association’s “Devil’s Advocate” Networking Event

Ryan Shaw, Aneka Jiwaji and Elisabeth Sadowski, active members of the VBA, had an enjoyable evening...

Dissolved Companies and Their Former Directors and Officers Exposed to Liability for Costs to Remediate Contaminated Sites under the B.C. Environmental Management Act

By: Ryan Shaw

Introduction

A recent decision by the BC Supreme Court in Foster v. Tundra Turbos Inc., 2018...

Statutory Environmental Liability and the CGL Pollution Exclusion

By: Ryan Shaw 

A recent decision from the BC Supreme Court concerning the applicability of CGL pollution exclusions in...