This week, Kyla Lee hosts the podcast solo and discusses a troubling impaired driving case involving police deception about access to counsel, along with proposed legislation that could expand police tracking powers.
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Episode 444: Police Misleading an Accused About Counsel & New Tracking Warrant Powers Read More »
More that two years after launching B.C. Builds, the premier says he’s concerned there aren’t enough housing starts in the province. Our Soapbox Social panel will look at why, and what it may take to get things moving again…
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Welcome to British Columbia’s only weekly DUI law update newsletter. This newsletter contains the most cutting-edge information, the newest case law, and helpful practice tips for DUI defence in BC.
Authored by Kyla Lee, BC’s Impaired Driving Update is released weekly on Thursdays.
What’s inside:
Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 15 Read More »
It’s been a minute since I’ve donned my official Chip Guru hat, but the legal world has been suspiciously salty lately. If you thought the only drama in the chip aisle was whether to pick Ketchup or All-Dressed, think again. From secret cartels to microscopic mold, the courtroom is currently crunchier than a kettle-cooked chip.
This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays we look at three stories proving that when it comes to potato chips, the law is never far behind.
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Kyla Lee, Lawyer at Acumen Law Corporation, specializing in DUI and traffic law, Top 25 Most Influential Lawyer, UWN Indigenous Leader, DUIDLA BadAss Award Winner
“I first came across Kyla Lee during the pandemic through TikTok, where she was sharing short, informative videos explaining legal issues related to impaired driving and traffic law. She also regularly breaks down legislation and bills being debated or passed in Parliament, helping people understand how changes in the law may affect them. Her ability to translate complicated legal topics into clear, accessible explanations immediately stood out to me. Since then, I’ve continued to follow her work online and have been consistently impressed by how she combines serious legal expertise with a commitment to public education.
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We have all had that one hobby that perhaps got a little bit out of hand. For some, it is sourdough starters; for others, it is collecting vintage Volvos. But for David Eaglestone, a semi-retired businessman from Smithers, his passion project was a bit more bureaucratic: filing an astronomical number of information requests with the Insurance Council of British Columbia.
In the recent case of Eaglestone v. Insurance Council of British Columbia, we get a front-row seat to what happens when a hobbyist’s quest for documents meets a regulatory body’s breaking point, leading the court to finally throw up its hands and say, “enough is enough”.
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Freedom of Information Request Halted Due to Lack of Interest by Requesting Party Read More »
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 examines a case about delay in civil proceedings and the consequences of failing to advance a lawsuit. In a dispute between two companies, a claim was filed in court but no steps were taken to move the case forward for nine years. As a result, the court dismissed the action for delay. The plaintiff applied to have the dismissal set aside, arguing that the result was unjust, but that request was denied. The decision was upheld on appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the case.
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This week, we discuss a B.C. Court of Appeal decision clarifying what victims must do to identify a hit-and-run driver before claiming compensation from ICBC. We also break down a judicial review involving a roadside breath test refusal and the Immediate Roadside Prohibition system.
…Episode 443: Hit-and-Run Insurance, Breath Test Refusals & a Police Cruiser on a TrailerRead More »
Episode 443: Hit-and-Run Insurance, Breath Test Refusals & a Police Cruiser on a Trailer Read More »
B.C. Premier David Eby says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to apologize to the people of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after it emerged the AI giant didn’t report a mass shooter’s account to authorities. Also, B.C. is permanently adopting daylight time, making its “spring forward” on March 8 the last time change.
…As public safety concerns grow, some women are choosing to carry prohibited items like bear spray for personal protection. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks criminal defence lawyer Kyla Lee how quickly self-protection can turn into criminal liability. What does Canadian law actually allow when it comes to self-defence, and what could happen if you’re caught?
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