After much reflection, James has decided to leave the practice of law to pursue a new vocation in church leadership. James will be part of a team serving the people of Trinity Central, a Christian church in downtown Vancouver. He can be reached by email at james@trinitycentral.org. We wish James and his family all the best.… more »
Gary Wharton and David Jarrett were featured in the June 2015 issue of BarTalk, the Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch’s magazine, following their recent presentations to the CBA’s Maritime Law section meeting. Gary provided a case comment on Ehler Marine & Industrial Service Co. v. M/V Pacific Yellowfin (Ship), 2015 FC 324 and David led a discussion… more »
Partner Peter Swanson recently moderated a panel discussion at the XIX International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators (ICMA) held in Hong Kong from May 11-15, 2015. The session was entitled “Contemporary Shipping Problems” and included discussions on the recent issues in the Mediterranean regarding irregular migration by sea to Europe, the possibility of banning ransom payments to pirates, and the… more »
David S. Jarrett was elected as the Honorary Solicitor for the Boating BC Association (“Boating BC”). Boating BC has been the voice of recreational boating in BC since 1957, working with all levels of government and other stakeholders to grow and enhance the boating experience. Boating BC is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors from a… more »