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Welcome and Land Acknowledgement

Vanessa C. Gauthier — Lindsay LLP, Vancouver
Richard B. Lindsay, QC — Lindsay LLP, Vancouver

Advocacy in Insurance Litigation

• arguing insurance cases in court
• what to do and what not to do

The Honourable Mr. Justice Patrice M. Abrioux — BC Court of Appeal, Vancouver
Angus M. Gunn, QC — Eyford Partners LLP, Vancouver

Ethical Issues in Insurance Litigation

• conflicts
• negotiation issues
• disclosure issues

Gordon G. Hilliker, QC — Barrister and Solicitor, Belcarra
Richard B. Lindsay, QC — Lindsay LLP, Vancouver

Break

Cyber Liability and Insurance Coverage Issues

• evolving risks—phishing, hacking, ransomware, data breach, and more
• cover and restrictions under traditional first party and liability policies
• cover under specific cyber wordings and issues likely to arise going forward

Gregory J. Tucker, QC — Owen Bird Law Corporation, Vancouver

Special Costs in Insurance Litigation

• the jurisprudence around special costs
• the West Van Holdings case
• the future trend

Benjamin Meadow — Whitelaw Twining Law Corporation, Vancouver
John M. Moshonas — Whitelaw Twining Law Corporation, Vancouver

Networking Lunch (provided)

Cannabis and Insurance Law Update

• update on Schellenberg
• beyond Schellenberg

Steve Abramson — Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver

Investigation of Cyber Insurance Claims

• investigation stage
• litigation stage and instructions
• management of the file

Nikta Shirazian — Lindsay LLP, Vancouver

Earth, Wind, Fire and Rain: Climate Change and Insurance Claims

• underwriting
• key insurance risks
• prevention management
• claims management

Shelley A. Braun — Claims and Underwriting Manager, Lawyers Insurance Fund, Law Society of BC, Vancouver
Michael Caron, CIP, CRM — Regional Sales Manager, RSA Insurance, Vancouver
Loren Gardiner — Vice President - Specialty Solutions West, Intact Insurance Company, Vancouver
Shana Johnston — Senior Claims Manager, Catastrophe & Vendor Relations, BCAA, Burnaby

Break

Case Law Update

Hollis A. Bromley — Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP, Vancouver

Closing Remarks

Vanessa C. Gauthier — Lindsay LLP, Vancouver
Richard B. Lindsay, QC — Lindsay LLP, Vancouver