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When you are wrongfully terminated in Vancouver, you need to act quickly. Vancouverites are living in a time when the cost of living is up, the cost of gas is high, and the cost of housing is through the roof. Having stable employment is important at a time when more and more people are living pay cheque to pay cheque. Unfortunately, sometimes people end up losing their jobs, for several reasons and while losing your job is never fun, that is especially true in this economy. What can make it even worse is when you lose your job unfairly for…
We spoke to the public about if you calling yourself a lawyer is against the law, and what the word “lawyer” means. We also spoke to law firms. See the replies below. “Lawyer” is one of those titles that shouldn’t be used loosely. Even though the title does not necessarily follow strictly defined rules, like “attorney,” if you practice law, I don’t think you should be holding out yourself as a professional that engages in law practice. Lawyers attended and graduated from law school and passed their bar exam; therefore they’re admitted to their state’s bar association. In every state,…
The Metaverse will offer a virtual world of opportunities for the legal profession. There are always need technologies that law firms need to consider, like Clio and ClearwayLaw, but lawyers who ignore them will do so at their peril. So what about the metaverse? With the advent and adoption of any new emerging technology, it’s hard to separate the truth from the hype, and the metaverse is certainly no different. For the general public, sitting on the sidelines and waiting to see how things play out may be a smart option. Just ask anyone who bought a laserdisc player. But for…
We spoke to Realtors and debt consultants about if you will lose your house during bankruptcy. There is no simple answer to this question, as it depends on a number of different factors. Generally speaking, filing for bankruptcy will not automatically result in the loss of your house. However, there are certain circumstances under which you may be at risk of losing your home if you file for bankruptcy protection. For example, if you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments and your home is in foreclosure, you may be at risk of losing your house if you file for…
Is the government going to do something about wildfires? The long and dry summer that has extended into the middle of October, along with record temperature highs, has made climate change undeniable to anyone that is open to data, evidence, and facts. This has led to smoky skies over British Columbia, Alberta, Washington State, and Oregon. While unhealthy air in Vancouver has happened for days at a time in past summers, this is the first time I have seen it linger for weeks. This is completely unacceptable and the government should be making the prevention and fighting of wildfires a…
Look, getting pulled over is never a good time. Whether you were speeding, missed a stop sign, or just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, seeing those flashing lights in your rearview mirror is a stress-inducing moment. But what if you get pulled over without a licence? Worse, what if you never had one to begin with? The truth is that a lot of people find themselves in this situation. Maybe you left your wallet at home. Maybe your licence expired, and you forgot to renew it. Or perhaps you lost your driving privileges but…
Thinking about getting the best accounting software for lawyers? If you’re still handling invoices and client records manually, you’re probably wasting way too much time. The good news is you don’t need to shell out thousands to build a custom solution from scratch. There are plenty of cloud-based options that can take the headache out of managing your firm’s finances. When you’re choosing accounting software, it needs to do a few key things: keep your books in order, be user-friendly, and actually fit the unique needs of a law firm. In most cases, that means looking for cloud-based tools that…
Curious about confidential informant privilege? In this article, Melanie Webb talks about how the SCC (Supreme Court of Canada) has reaffirmed that informants have a right to be protected. The matter came up during a cop’s trial. Melanie is a criminal lawyer located in Toronto, Ontario. Her office is at 116 Simcoe St, Suite 100, Toronto, ON M5H 4E2, Canada. She assists with extradition and professional discipline matters (Law Society, doctors) and even handles appeals. The Supreme Court of Canada has once again reinforced the critical principle of confidential informant privilege, underscoring its fundamental role in the justice system. This…
Anyone can get into a dispute but how can they win the argument? Building successful arguments is one of the most crucial aspects of a lawyer’s practice. Of course, it involves oratory skills, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. People also need to know how to “win” disputes on social media and with their spouses. How to win a dispute People will have different reasons for reading this blog. Some people will want to learn how to argue with their spouses. Unless you want to need a family lawyer in the near future, this is not a good…
In this article, we will talk about the inspirational story of a woman whose lower body was wholly amputated in a crash. You can read the story here. The Incredible Journey of a Woman Who Lost Her Lower Body—And Gained a New Purpose Some stories can cut through the noise and make you pause. The journey of a woman who lost her lower body in a devastating accident is one such story—one of grit, resilience, and an unshakable determination to live life on her terms. In a tragic turn of events, she was involved in a severe accident that resulted…