Today, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses immigration consequences for criminal convictions and how they intersect with Canada’s criminal and immigration laws.
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Vancouverites planning on balcony makeovers may want to consider how the changes will impact their neighbours.
While the City of Vancouver doesn’t have specific regulations focused on decorations or conduct on patios or balconies, it does have bylaws concerning how patio decorations and furniture impact neighbours.
Residents must also consider their specific building’s rules regarding what they may have.
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Today, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation examines an important extradition case involving Peter Nygård, raising critical questions about how Canadian law applies comparative criminal analysis in extradition decisions.
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A retired firefighter who suffered significant injuries after being hit by a car while cycling says due to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) no-fault insurance system, he’s not getting the care he needs.
On May 16, 2023, Wakefield was hit by a vehicle while riding his ebike in Vernon, B.C., leaving him with multiple broken ribs, a broken scapula, a broken collar bone, and a concussion.
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If the U.S. government goes ahead with threats to shut down TikTok, the legal profession will suffer a loss. Some attorneys who use the popular social media platform say they like its ability to educate the public on legal issues, while others embrace its ability to help them generate name recognition.
TikTok has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a law that could ban the social media app. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, signed into law in April, calls for TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the application to an American company or face a shutdown. The law was prompted by concerns that TikTok is a security risk because it allows the collection of vast amounts of information on Americans.
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As of January 1, 2025, the British Columbia government has bought into force a new regulation limiting written submissions in Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) cases to a paltry 30 pages.
Framed as a measure to streamline the process, this change is nothing short of an attack on the integrity of administrative justice. The IRP system, already riddled with unfairness, now shackles those trying to mount a defence with a draconian restriction that makes it nearly impossible to present a full and proper case.
This arbitrary page limit—imposed by regulation and alterable at the whim of the government—disregards the complex, technical nature of IRP disputes. It is a blatant attempt to tip the scales further in favour of the state while leaving individuals struggling to meet an unrealistic standard.
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Why Limiting Written Submissions in IRP Cases to 30 Pages is Just Plain Unfair Read More »
Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!”
Today, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses a critical extradition case that raises questions about the interpretation of cruel and unusual punishment under Canadian law.
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Extradition: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t! Read More »
Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!”
Today, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses an important case about stays of administrative proceedings under appeal, highlighting the broader implications for access to justice and judicial efficiency.
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This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) for her legal advice on how to stay off Santa’s Naughty List this holiday season.
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Impaired driving is always a pressing public safety issue in Canada prompting significant legislative measures intended to curb related incidents. The country’s approach to impaired driving laws is marked by notable controversies, however particularly around the balance between enhancing road safety and protecting individual rights. Canada’s most controversial impaired driving laws are poorly understood and difficult to discern. In this post I discuss five of Canada’s most controversial impaired driving laws, including random roadside breath testing, mandatory minimum sentencing, administrative penalties, drug-impaired driving regulations, and penalties for breathalyzer refusal.
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Five of Canada’s Most Controversial Impaired Driving Laws Read More »
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