New Driving Law episode
This week on Driving Law, Paul is joined by Alice to break down a key impaired driving decision on causation, an update on the Dancho case, and why using AI for legal advice could put you at risk.
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Are general jury instructions enough to guard against well known stereotypes in criminal trials?
This case looks at whether more specific directions are needed when those stereotypes are directly at play.
https://youtu.be/YHr7FAGDnNI
New Driving Law episode now available
Disclosure still matters, interpreter failures can sink a case, and right to counsel keeps expanding.
Now streaming.
https://loom.ly/GPq5bLM
How much notice should the Crown give before relying on breathalyzer evidence at trial?
This case looks at what happens when that evidence is served just days before trial, despite strict timelines on the defence.
https://youtu.be/luvxGg5RRKk
New Driving Law episode!
We break down the Supreme Court’s decision in R v Singer, plus distracted driving appeals and Tesla self-driving risks.
Now streaming.
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Kyla Lee – Vancouver Is Awesome: Vancouver’s parking enforcement officers now have body cams. What you need to know
“In a case where something happens that leads to an officer turning on their camera, the events that led up to that incident are preserved...”
https://bit.ly/47ovM2g
When police conduct an unconstitutional strip search, what is the appropriate remedy in a criminal case?
This week’s episode of Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t looks at a case that raised that issue.
https://youtu.be/Gh13mBLUKek
New Driving Law episode
We break down the Supreme Court’s decision in R v Singer and what it means for police entering private property during impaired driving investigations.
Listen now on all streaming platforms!
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Can police enter your driveway during an impaired driving investigation? In Singer, the SCC said police may approach a vehicle visible from the road, but opening the door without lawful authority crossed a constitutional line. Read our latest blog:
https://loom.ly/n5q1H_0
Lucky charms won’t help with an IRP. Acumen Law will.
Celebrate responsibly this St. Patrick’s Day. 🍀🍀
Can courts order lawyers to continue representing clients even when the lawyer says it would be unethical to do so? This week’s episode looks at a case that raised serious questions about the limits of judicial power and legal ethics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwCjdOCoFWo
Happy Pi Day.
3.14159… a number that goes on forever.
Much like this song.
#PiDay #AcumenLaw #LawyerToldMeNotToTalkToYou
New episode of Driving Law
This week: a serious Charter breach where police misled an accused about access to her lawyer, a new federal bill expanding tracking warrants, and updates to impaired driving sentencing rules.
Listen now on all platforms.
https://loom.ly/dfxhcRk
On this week’s episode, we look at a case about delay in civil litigation and whether courts should take institutional delays into account before dismissing a claim. The Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the appeal.
https://youtu.be/6MjITPCSaJI
Today we recognize International Women’s Day and celebrate the many women whose leadership, dedication, and expertise strengthen our communities and the legal profession.
At Acumen Law Corporation, we are proud to work alongside talented women who make an impact every day.
New Driving Law episode
A B.C. Court of Appeal decision on hit-and-run insurance claims, a breath test refusal review under the IRP system, and a Ridiculous Driver of the Week involving a police cruiser stuck on a trailer during a pursuit.
Now streaming:
https://loom.ly/4u2ffaY
CBC News: Can B.C. hold ChatGPT company accountable for AI’s role in Tumbler Ridge tragedy?
“I really do question... if there’s ever going to be any legislation that doesn’t get criticized by privacy officials.”
https://loom.ly/6g-u0PM
On this week’s episode, we examine a case about British Columbia’s foreign buyers tax and whether a corporate structure can avoid it. The Court upheld the tax. The Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal.
https://loom.ly/9UhiYrk
New Driving Law episode
Vancouver launching its own police academy, distracted driving appeal on cross-examination fairness, and a motorcycle rider claiming his loud exhaust was a “reasonable excuse.”
Episode 442 now streaming
https://loom.ly/hOCL90E
If you have a suspended license, can you drive in another province?
A lot of people assume that if they’re suspended in one province, they can just get a new licence somewhere else and carry on driving. The reality is far more complicated and far riskier...
https://loom.ly/O9gkCJE
On this week’s episode, we look at a case about prior testimony, unavailable witnesses, and the limits of the hearsay rule. When only part of a witness’s earlier evidence is admitted, what does that mean for fairness at trial?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qx3xnpro6c
New Driving Law episode
Supreme Court right to silence case, Clearview AI facial recognition ban upheld in B.C., privacy breaches after Lapu-Lapu Day, and the risks of AI policing.
Listen now on all streaming platforms.
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Roses are red, violets are blue, Lawyer told me not to talk to you! 🌹💕💐
A new episode of Driving Law is now available
Nunavut constitutional challenge, major B.C. impaired driving Charter ruling, paralegals in traffic court — and Florida cancels licences based on language.
Listen now on all streaming platforms.
https://loom.ly/5RdwfVc
BC is proposing to expand non-lawyer advocacy into courts + tribunals
They’re calling it “access to justice.” It’s not. It’s lowering the bar in high-stakes legal proceedings.
https://loom.ly/FFpXUZ4
Survey open until Feb 27, 2026: https://loom.ly/XJPjdHg
We usually run Weird & Wacky Wednesdays to share strange legal stories & a bit of levity. This week, that doesn’t feel right. The news out of Tumbler Ridge is heavy. A school community is grieving. Families are hurting. We’ll be back next week. For now our thoughts are with everyone in Tumbler Ridge
Can your breathing pattern beat a breathalyzer?
The interesting answer is yes, and no. But it requires a little bit more consideration...
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On this week’s episode of "Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!", we look at an internet defamation case that raises serious questions about permanent court ordered limits on speech and freedom of expression...
https://youtu.be/CfV9wSAaSfM
This week, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko unpack a major Toronto police corruption scandal, examine how police database access can be abused, and break down a new BC Court of Appeal decision on cell phone use while driving.
Listen now on all streaming platforms.
https://loom.ly/CyCn8QI
On this week’s episode, we examine a case where candidates accused of cheating on the bar exam were denied individual hearings. What does this say about procedural fairness in professional regulation?
https://youtu.be/VL9OoKpmvy0
