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Online waivers enforceable for recreational activities in BC

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By Shelley Chapelski, Kris Jun
| Lexology Verified
In April 2024, the BC Court of Appeal confirmed that waivers and releases from liability entered into online can be legally enforceable. However, the provider of the recreational activity in 1 failed to ensure its waiver applied to the activity on the date the injuries occurred. On July 15, 2021, Ian Manson was injured while climbing Mount Rogers. His guide was Jeffrey Mitchell, a professional mountain guide operating under his company named Revelstoke Alpine School Inc.
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The Wreck Removal Convention: What do insurers need to know?

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By Shelley Chapelski, Malcolm Hartwell
| SAFETY4SEA Verified
Experts from Norton Rose Fulbright – Mrs Shelley Chapelski, Partner (Vancouver) & Mr. Malcolm Hartwell, Head of Transport, Africa; Master Mariner; Director (Durban) provide an overview of the Wreck Removal Convention, highlighting key consideration for marine insurance. The Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007, also known as the Wreck Removal Convention (“WRC”), entered into force on April 14, 2015. More than 50 states have now ratified the WRC.
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Port operations in Canada | Lexology

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By Greg Lewis, Shelley Chapelski
| Lexology Verified
Port operations Approval What government approvals are required in your jurisdiction for a port operator to commence operations following construction? How long does it typically take to obtain approvals? Approvals for a port project are typically acquired prior to the start of construction. These will be obtained from the CPA, other applicable federal regulatory bodies and in some cases applicable provincial regulators.
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