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Professional Secrecy of Lawyers: 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 pivotal case concerning the professional secrecy of lawyers. The case centres around a long-running litigation involving sexual assault claims in an institutional setting, where privileged documents fell into the hands of opposing parties and were subsequently used in court. The key issue was whether the significant delay in asserting professional secrecy rights—after the documents had been made public—constituted estoppel, preventing the lawyers from later claiming privilege.

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Driving Law Podcast Episode 365: Full Disclosure and Evidentiary Shortcuts

On this episode Kyla and Paul look at appropriate remedy from a Provincial Court judge. They also point out the government flaws in 2 cases going to the SCC about “certification by an analyst”.

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What are the different types of speeding tickets in BC

In BC there are several different types of speeding tickets that you can be issued. The important thing to note is that all speeding tickets in BC carry three points. The difference between the different types of speeding tickets comes down to the difference in the elements of proving the offences and the fine amounts. 

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

In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation delves into a fascinating case involving perjury and the limits of tribunal authority. The case centres around Robert Vanier, who was convicted of perjury for filing a false affidavit during an administrative proceeding. The crux of the issue lies in whether the tribunal’s procedural rules, which were not codified in law, were sufficient to sustain a perjury conviction.

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Behaviour That Makes Police Think You’re a DUI Driver

Being pulled over at a roadblock or during a drinking and driving investigation can be nerve-wracking. Police officers in British Columbia are trained to look for specific behaviours that might indicate a driver has been drinking. In many cases, the behaviour is perfectly innocent. Often people find themselves under significant police scrutiny for what is otherwise innocent behaviour because police are trained to think everyone is hiding something.

Here are five behaviours that can make the police suspicious during such situations.

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Common Police Questions at a Traffic Stop

When you’re pulled over by the police in British Columbia, they may ask questions designed to elicit incriminating responses. Although police officers in B.C. do things differently from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and each officer has their own practices, there are some commonly asked questions. Knowing how to handle these questions at a traffic stop can be very important, as your answers may be used against you later on.

Here are the three most common questions police might ask and how best to respond.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 309

Welcome to Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, where each week we dive into the most peculiar and amusing legal stories. This week, we’re talking about some truly bizarre chicken-related litigation. Who knew our delicious friends could cause such a flap in the courtroom? Let’s dive into these clucking ridiculous cases!

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Driving Law Podcast Episode 363: Futuristic Fords and Good Old Fashioned Golf Carts

On this episode, Kyla and Paul look towards the future and what Ford could install into their vehicles to monitor your driving habits. They also look at good old fashioned golf carts in Vancouver.

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