Bernard LLP lawyers W. Gary Wharton , Neo J. Tuytel and Paul D. Mooney have successfully appealed a judgment for the loss of inventory, estimated at more than $16,000,000, when a warehouse in New Westminster was destroyed by fire. The appeal decision is available at Kruger Products Limited v. First Choice Logistics Inc., 2013 BCCA 3 (CanLII). A primary… more »
On November 26, 2009 Transport Canada issued a Notice of Violation to a cruise ship for violations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 regarding the alleged discharge of a pollutant, failing to make entries in the oil record book, and obstructing inspectors. The administrative penalties assessed for the alleged violations exceeded $45,000. David K. Jones of Bernard LLP represented the… more »
Tom Hawkins recently completed a 17 day sail across the Tasman Sea as crew aboard the well known 46’ boat “Mahina Tiare III”. The 1,500 mile passage across one of the more challenging Seas in the world from Brisbane to Auckland NZ included winds to 46 knots and was reportedly sailing at its best.… more »
Retired lawyer Peter G. Bernard, Q.C. received the Maritime Museum of B.C. SS Beaver Medal for Maritime Excellence along with fellow recipients, Robert G. Allan, a noted Naval Architect and Dennis Washington, owner of the Washington Marine Group at an award Ceremony held at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club on November 20, 2012. The SS Beaver Medal recognizes Mr.… more »
We are pleased to announce that James Vander Woude joined the firm on September 17, 2012 as an associate. James recently returned to Vancouver after having studied law at the University of New Brunswick, and then articling and practising law in Saint John, New Brunswick. James will be working with senior counsel in our litigation, insurance and personal injury… more »
Retired lawyer Peter G. Bernard, Q.C. will receive the Maritime Museum of B.C. SS Beaver Medal for Maritime Excellence. The SS Beaver Medal for Maritime Excellence recognizes Mr. Bernard’s outstanding contributions to the British Columbia oceans sector in the field of maritime law. This is a new award being instituted by the Maritime Museum of BC to acknowledge… more »
Bernard LLP is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) 2012 Legal Section Annual Meeting entitled: “Insurance Law: The Modern Era“. The Annual Meeting is being held from September 19 – 21, 2012 at the Hotel Sofitel in Montreal, Quebec.… more »
Joan Rush, Associate Counsel with Bernard LLP, was awarded a Law Foundation grant in April 2012 to study the issue of access to dental care for BC adults with developmental disabilities. Joan, and two UBC Law students working under her direction, will research the scope of Government’s obligation to ensure timely access to necessary dental treatment for this vulnerable… more »
As of June 15, 2012 Peter Bernard, Q.C. has retired from the practice of law. Nonetheless, Peter will continue to sit as a member of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada and is available to serve as an arbitrator or mediator. We wish Peter all the best in his retirement.… more »
Peter Swanson was chair of the Host Committee of the recently held 18th International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators in Vancouver from May 13-18, 2012. The very successful Congress was attended by lawyers, arbitrators and other industry professionals from around the world. The next Congress will be held in Shanghai in 2015.… more »