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driverless cars
Nov 07

Driverless car: a legal grey area

Acumen LawBlogautonomous vehicles, driverless car, icbc, insurance

The BC government may have to tackle the issue of driverless cars sooner rather than later. Video footage of a self-driving car slowly moving through a Richmond parking lot – partly on the wrong side of the road – raises questions Read more

The limit of three medical experts in ICBC cases was ruled unconstitutional
Oct 24

Limits on medical experts in ICBC cases ruled unconstitutional

Acumen LawBlogbc supreme court, icbc, ICBC Insurance, medical experts

There was good news for drivers this week seeking to use medical experts in ICBC cases. Readers of this blog will be aware that the BC government has introduced wide-ranging changes to the Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC) over the Read more

Although there are police at a protest, you cannot be arrested for protesting
Oct 11

Can I be arrested for protesting?

Acumen LawBlogCanadian Charter of Rights, criminal code, protesting, unlawful assembly

From Hong Kong to Vancouver, protests are featuring a lot in the news lately. If you are considering joining a demonstration, you probably want to know if you can be arrested for protesting. This week, climate change protestors took over Read more

Oct 01

Did judge discriminate against Nigerian-born doctor?

Acumen LawBlogalberta, courts, imparitality, judges

Medical and legal professionals accused an Alberta judge of discriminating against a Nigerian-born doctor in a court decision. They filed a formal complaint against Justice Terry Clackson with the Canadian Judicial Council and requested an investigation. This raises the central Read more

An e-bike is not required to have insurance
Sep 19

Can I get a ticket for not insuring my e-bike?

Acumen LawBloge-bikes, icbc, insurance, motor vehicle act

Confusion surrounds whether or not e-bike owners need to insure their vehicles. Readers of our other blog will have seen that you are permitted to drive an e-bike without a licence. But if you don’t need a licence, does that Read more

ICBC's rules about lending your car have changed
Aug 26

Understanding ICBC’s rules about lending your car

Acumen LawBlogcar insurance, icbc, lending your car, principal operator

If you are renewing your vehicle insurance this year, you will find the way ICBC calculates your basic rate has changed. The changes affect ICBC’s rules about lending your car so it is important to understand them. What are ICBC’s Read more

Employers won't always tell you how much notice you are really entitled to
Aug 20

How much notice are you really entitled to?

Acumen LawBlogcivil law, contracts, employment law

Usually, when your employment is terminated without a valid reason, it is important to know how much notice you are really entitled to. You are entitled to a certain amount of notice before you have to leave the company. This Read more

A judge ruled that mandatory minimum sentences in impaired driving cases were inconsistent with the Charter of Rights
Jul 29

Mandatory minimum sentences for impaired driving

Acumen LawBlogCanadian Charter of Rights, gladue, impaired driving, mandatory minimum sentences

A Court in Ontario has found new mandatory minimum sentences for impaired driving, introduced last year, to be inconsistent with the Charter of Rights. In December 2018, changes to the Criminal Code’s impaired driving provisions came into effect. They include Read more

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Jul 10

Requirements for Uber and Lyft drivers in BC

Acumen LawBlogclass 4 licence, ICBC Insurance, ride hailing, uber

The government has announced legislation which paves the way for ride-hailing companies to operate on BC roads as early as September 16. Companies such as Uber and Lyft will be able to apply to the Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) to Read more

Jun 20

What to do if your vehicle is impounded in BC

Acumen LawBlogdangerous driving, irp, superintendent of motor vehicles, vehicle impoundment

What to do if your vehicle is impounded in BC In BC, your vehicle can be impounded if you commit or are suspected of committing certain offences. This is a reflection of the fact that driving is a privilege, not Read more

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