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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 271

From the bizarre to the serendipitous, the world often surprises us with stories of lost items and unexpected occurrences. This week, we delve into three such tales, each highlighting the peculiar nature of loss and discovery. From lost skulls, expensive tools floating away and absent people, these stories capture the essence of how sometimes what is lost can lead to extraordinary outcomes or unveil hidden truths.

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Driving Law Podcast: Episode 315

On this episode, Kyla and Paul analyze a petitioner’s journey of self representation from the adjudicator all the way to the judicial review. They then analyze the sentencing and the implications of the judgement in a tragic case at UBC involving 2 students. Also we have a new Magraken moment with good news!

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 270

Diamond, Silver and Gold

The heist, jewel theft, stealing gold or artifacts, sneaking off with the big diamond – these are a certain class of crime that holds some unusual place in our collective consciousness. We often think of it as something for fiction. Indeed, there are countless films depicting a heist of some sort. When we watch these films, we are often conflicted. A common structure or theme is that the focus is on the thief or thieves as the protagonists.

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Civil Forfeiture: 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! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses civil forfeiture… Acumen Law Corporation lawyer Kyla Lee gives her take on a made-in-Canada court case each week and discusses why these cases should have been heard by Canada’s highest court: the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Driving Law Podcast Episode 314: Special Episode from the CBA Women Lawyers Forum Conference in Toronto

On this week’s episode with Kyla in Toronto and Paul in Vancouver, they look at misconduct, unethical behaviour and unprofessionalism in the justice system. They also discuss the changes coming to the BCHP.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 269

Human relations: a paradox as old as time—indispensable, yet at times insufferable. On occasion, it’s a mother who reaches her wits’ end with grown children still nesting at home. In another part of the world, an entire village finds their heart and soul in a leader who serves from afar. And sometimes, it’s a web of lovers, spun together by deceit, discovering the bitter truth behind sweet lies. This week’s articles are a reminder that the threads binding us—to family, to community, to partners—are as fraught with tension as they are woven with care. Join us as we unravel stories that navigate the fine line between the warmth of connection and the chill of betrayal.

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Misapplying the Rule in Browne v. Dunn: 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! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses misapplying the rule in Browne v. Dunn…

Acumen Law Corporation lawyer Kyla Lee gives her take on a made-in-Canada court case each week and discusses why these cases should have been heard by Canada’s highest court: the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Driving Law Podcast Episode 313: Keto Diets and the Return of Photo Radar?

On this week’s episode, Kyla and Paul look at the importance of technical details for people on a keto Diet when asked to provide a sample. They also discuss the proposal to install more photo radar in Vancouver.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 268

It’s often said that wisdom comes with experience, but sometimes, one can’t help but wonder: what were they thinking? From a disgraced prosecutor trying to bend reality to justify her baseless charges, to a beer worker’s unsavory moment going viral, all the way to a driver thinking a creepy clown could count as a passenger — here’s a round-up of people who either thought they could outsmart everyone else, or simply should’ve known better. Grab your popcorn, because these tales are sure to leave you shaking your head in disbelief.

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