It’s a funny thing about lawyers’ advertising – so many ads talk about a “free consultation.” It’s like some universal code phrase that makes no sense in the modern world. Even our website talks repeatedly about the “free consultation” like Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
