At Acumen Law the type of people we represent are generally the type that have never been in trouble with the law before. They are good people who may have been wrongly accused, or who have made a mistake or error in judgment. So for most of our clients, they have no experience in how […]
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Bill C-75 gained Royal Assent in June. However, the changes it brings to the justice system only came into force this week. Acumen Law Corporation has previously spoken out against Omnibus Bill C-75. In fact, Kyla Lee testified at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights against the legislation. Its stated
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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 mean you also don’t need insurance. This blog post will examine the regulations about e-bikes
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A lot of people know names of big law firms. These are law offices that have national and international reach, often with dozens of lawyers in each city mostly doing corporate legal work. That’s great for them. We’re sure they’re working hard in those offices. That’s not where we fit in and that suits us
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The Abbott SoToxa is a government-approved saliva-testing device for use by police across Canada. Today, we can announce that Acumen Law Corporation is a proud owner of one of the devices. We have added the Alere DDS2, which was renamed the Abbott SoToxa, to our growing collection. It is the latest device the federal government
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An impaired driving conviction can impact your life in many ways. It can affect your employability, hike up your insurance premiums and, in some cases, lead to a driving prohibition. Entering the US with an impaired driving conviction can also be complicated. This blog will explore how an impaired driving charge or conviction can affect
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The Supreme Court of Canada is currently revisiting the standard of review in administrative law. This could drastically change the way courts review decisions made by government-appointed bodies and tribunals, such as The Superintendent of Motor Vehicles and ICBC. Yor example, you can apply to the Superintendent for a review of a driving prohibition. An
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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 rules about lending your car to family? As of September 1, ICBC will ask for
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A question we often get is what evidence is necessary to prove a medical excuse for a roadside sobriety test refusal. If a police officer suspects a driver has a drug in their body, one of the tools they use to detect impairment is a roadside sobriety test, also known as a standard field sobriety
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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 means that an employer must tell you that they intend to terminate you and give
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One question we often encounter is what vehicles people are permitted to drive with a suspended license. You can be prohibited from driving for many reasons in British Columbia. You can be prohibited because you got an Immediate Roadside Prohibition, or from having too many tickets. Or you can be subject to an indefinite suspension
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Congratulations to Acumen Law Corporation’s very own Kyla Lee. She is officially one of the most influential lawyers in Canada. Canadian Lawyer magazine released the results of its 2019 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers list. More than six thousand lawyers voted for who they thought was the most influential from among 149 nominees. Kyla was
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