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Ordering Lawyers to Act: 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 examines a case involving the power of courts to order lawyers to continue acting for clients. In a class action related to vaccine litigation, a lawyer filed a notice of discontinuance that removed certain plaintiffs from the case. Those plaintiffs later applied to have their claims reinstated, arguing that they had not consented to the discontinuance. The court reinstated the claims and went further, ordering the same lawyer who had filed the discontinuance to continue acting for them. The lawyer objected, arguing that communication problems and professional obligations created an ethical conflict that made it impossible to continue representing the clients. The Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the appeal.

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: B.C’s Premier says there aren’t Housing starts in the province

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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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: B.C’s Premier says there aren’t Housing starts in the province Read More »

Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 15

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 Defence Tip
  • IRP Decision of the Week
  • DUI Decision of the Week
  • Kyla’s Insight
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Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 15 Read More »

Full Serve Web Marketing – Canadian Women Leaders Share Their Most Impactful Book Recommendations

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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Delay in Civil Matters: 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 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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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Eby and Open AI, Daylight Saving time and more from City Hall

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.

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Eby and Open AI, Daylight Saving time and more from City Hall Read More »

This is VANCOLOUR: Kyla’s Court – Should we ‘legalize’ some banned weapons for self-defence?

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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This is VANCOLOUR: Kyla’s Court – Should we ‘legalize’ some banned weapons for self-defence? Read More »

Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 14

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 Defence Tip
  • IRP Decision of the Week
  • DUI Decision of the Week
  • Kyla’s Insight
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Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 14 Read More »

Foreign Buyer’s Tax: 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 examines a case involving British Columbia’s foreign buyers tax. The province imposed an additional property transfer tax on foreign purchasers in response to the housing crisis, with the goal of prioritizing housing for Canadian residents. The challenge arose when a noncitizen incorporated a Canadian company to purchase property, arguing that because a corporation is a legal person and the company was Canadian, the foreign buyers tax should not apply. The Court of Appeal rejected that argument and upheld the application of the tax. The Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the appeal.

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Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 13

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 Defence Tip
  • IRP Decision of the Week
  • DUI Decision of the Week
  • Kyla’s Insight
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Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 13Read More »

Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 13 Read More »

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