Kyla Lee on Radio NL
On the guidelines for businesses that are starting to reopen, Provincial Health Officer Dr Bonnie Henry says these are not regulations, what they are, are guidance documents.
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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 103
How does a chain of arts and crafts chain become embroiled in an international artefact smuggling conspiracy? Can a court actually decide if being gay is a sin? And what crimes can you commit with a watermelon? These are all questions that will be answered in this edition of Weird and Wacky Wednesday.
If you’re curious to find the solutions to these mysteries, follow the jump. …
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Traffic Court Starts Again June 1, 2020… But is the Court Ready?
Crickets.
That’s what we’ve heard so far from the BC Provincial Court when it comes to safety measures that will be put in place in traffic court as of June 1, 2020.
On April 30, 2020, the BC Provincial Court updated its pandemic response procedures and adjourned most court appearances until after July 3, 2020. But one set of court appearances was only pushed forward a few weeks: traffic court. At first, when I heard the news, I thought it would be inevitable that it would be pushed forward again, or that we would hear a plan for traffic court in the coming days.
But we’re now halfway through May and the BC Provincial Court has not released any information about what is going to happen in traffic court in the coming weeks. …
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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume One Hundred Two
This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at a blast from the past case that has resurfaced again. It involves a police raid on a suspected cannabis grow operation… that turned out to be anything but. Then, we examine some struggles around the language of “takeout only” in a McDonald’s restaurant. And, finally, we land a little closer to home with a city bylaw that is not clowning around.
Follow the jump to read this week’s roundup of weird and wacky legal cases from around the globe. …
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Going to Jail for Driving While Prohibited
One of the questions I am asked most frequently by clients who are charged with driving while prohibited is whether they can go to jail for driving while prohibited.
And, depending on the circumstances, a driving while prohibited charge in British Columbia can result in a jail sentence. So it is important to consult with a lawyer and understand whether you are at risk of going to jail, and in what circumstances a jail sentence can be imposed. …
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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume One Hundred and One
This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at what can happen when Star Wars Day goes horribly awry. Then, we examine the case of a Florida lawyer who came up with a creative way to spread the word about pandemic danger. Finally, we examine a complaint about a conflict of interest that was actually really just a dispute over a parking stall.
Follow the jump to learn more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe. …
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Voting Now Underway in the Bencher Election
I am running to be a Bencher for the Law Society of British Columbia. Voting begins today and runs until May 19, 2020. I am optimistic that I will be elected as Bencher, and I wanted to write this post to outline some of the myriad reasons why lawyers in the Vancouver county should vote for me. …
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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 100
It’s the 100th edition of Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, and can I just say… I can’t believe I have been doing this for that long. You know, this series started as a joke about something silly at the time and now it has grown into one hundred weeks of entertainment and, well, jokes.
First, we look at a case out of Quebec featuring a fantastic high-stakes bet that went awry. Then, we head to Florida for a Florida man that had the worst excuse to explain why there were firearms in his vehicle. And we look at the case of a Florida woman who used an unlikely weapon in an assault on her partner.
Follow the jump to read more of the weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the globe! …
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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Ninety Nine
For the 99th edition of Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at three fascinating legal cases.
First, we look at a legal case involving a shooting that actually resulted in a medical first! Then, we examine one way that won’t fool the police into refusing to act on your outstanding felony warrants. Finally, we look at why some people probably shouldn’t take their social media so seriously.
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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume Ninety-Eight
This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at how comfortable we have become with working from home… and in some cases, a little too comfortable. Then, we examine the most extreme way you can protest a store’s request that you wear a mask inside. Finally, we look at what not to do if you’re wanting a COVID-19 test.
Follow the jump to read more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the world! …
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