When “Not Now” Still Means “Maybe Later” For Private Property and ICBC Hit and Run Requirements
A stolen truck blows a stop sign at 4 a.m., the driver vanishes into the dark, and ICBC says the injured victims didn’t take “all reasonable steps” to find who hit them. We dig into the Court of Appea...
5 Mar 21min
Trespass By Water, Insurance Duties, And Late Amendments To A Civil Claim
A hose can start a lawsuit—and a precedent can end one. We dive into two fresh BC court decisions that show how civil law balances fairness, timing, and finality. First, we break down a neighbourhood ...
26 Feb 21min
AI Facial Recognition Company Violates Privacy Law, Drone Interference, And DIY Silencers
Your face might already live in a searchable database—and BC’s courts just drew a sharp line around what companies can do with it. We break down a major ruling that upholds the privacy commissioner’s ...
19 Feb 21min
When Wiretaps Cross The Line
A live wiretap, a lawyer on the line, and a rule that said “stop listening”—which police ignored. We dive into a rare Supreme Court of Canada decision where constitutional safeguards, solicitor-client...
12 Feb 19min
Why B.C. Casinos Demand Bank Receipts For Big Buy‑Ins
Big wins, bigger rules, and the fine print that shapes how money and data move in British Columbia. We start with the sourced cash condition that kicks in when casino buy‑ins exceed $10,000 and follow...
6 Feb 21min
Truth, Credibility, And Criminal Records
A courtroom isn’t a referendum on character, and we dig into why that principle matters. We break down the Supreme Court of Canada’s updated guidance on Corbett applications—the rules that govern when...
30 Jan 20min
Residue And Red Flags
A will that looks proper on paper can still fall apart under real scrutiny. We walk through a striking Court of Appeal decision where a 92‑year‑old’s revised will took 18 nieces and nephews from life‑...
23 Jan 21min
Habitat for Humanity Saved, Fitness for Trial and Foreign Buyer Tax
What happens when a charity’s promise of affordable homeownership collides with tenancy law, a defendant’s faith collides with courtroom rules, and a tiny ownership share collides with a big tax bill?...
16 Jan 20min
