June 2025

Misappropriation of Trust Funds and Mental Health: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!

Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!”

In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses the case of Alberta lawyer Shawn Beaver, who was disbarred after misappropriating over $300,000 in client trust funds. Mr. Beaver challenged his disbarment on the grounds that mental health issues contributed to his misconduct—a claim ultimately rejected by the Alberta Court of Appeal. The Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the appeal, missing a vital opportunity to define how mental health should be considered in professional discipline cases.

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How Many Speeding Tickets Before Suspension in BC?

Person holding multiple traffic tickets beside a parked car on a city street

Receiving a speeding ticket in British Columbia can be stressful, but many drivers are even more concerned about how multiple tickets might affect their ability to keep their licence. The rules around licence suspensions for speeding tickets in BC are strict, and understanding them is crucial for anyone who spends time on the road.

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Energy Drinks can Cause False Readings on Breath Tests 

Tired woman yawning while driving a car in daylight

Most people think nothing of driving down the road while consuming a Monster Energy Drink or a Red Bull. They think that because there is no alcohol in these drinks, it could have no ability to impact their breath tests. Unfortunately, the scary reality is that many energy drinks do contain trace concentrations of alcohol that can produce false positive readings on breath tests. 

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Provocation and Murder: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!

Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!”

In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses a series of constitutional challenges to amendments in the Criminal Code that significantly restricted the use of provocation to reduce murder charges to manslaughter—raising critical questions about legal consistency, federal criminal law, and the right to a fair defence.

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Episode 408: Can You Be Forced to Blow Twice? Charter Rights, Breath Tests, and Driving Injustice

This week on Driving Law, Paul Doroshenko takes the wheel while Kyla is away in court, joined by articled students Alice and Alison for a special in-car recording from his 1953 Buick. The episode kicks off with a reflective discussion about what the students have learned during their time at the firm—covering complex topics like BC’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) scheme, the science and limitations of breath testing, and the often-overlooked role that language barriers and misinformation play in roadside legal encounters.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 354

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: IB6UB9 and Other Plates of Glory

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we’re talking about vanity plates. Some people wish to turn their bumper into a billboard, and in a free society there will always be those who wish to push the limits on freedom of expression. Whether they’re clever, crude, or just confusing, sometimes they hit a nerve with the authorities. When that happens, things can get weird.

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Lawyer Suspensions: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!

Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!”

In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses a case involving the interim suspension of a lawyer in Nova Scotia—raising urgent questions about due process, the limits of regulatory power, and the livelihood of professionals facing unresolved complaints.

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Episode 407: Speed Camera Surges, Street Racing Crackdowns, and a Charter Challenge Returns to the Supreme Court

This week on Driving Law, hosts Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko tackle an engaging and wide-ranging mix of personal experience, emerging legal controversies, and high-stakes constitutional issues that are shaping the legal landscape for drivers across Canada. From harrowing moments behind the wheel to the growing role of automated enforcement, and from street-level crackdowns to Supreme Court-bound Charter battles, this episode offers a thought-provoking blend of storytelling and expert legal analysis.

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