Author: Alistair Vigier
Have you been wrongfully terminated in Vancouver? I’ve sat across the table from people who just lost their jobs. They are often confused, angry, holding onto a manila envelope that didn’t explain much. Most had never talked to a lawyer before. They didn’t know if what happened to them was even legal. But they knew it wasn’t right. In Vancouver right now, losing your income can feel like a free fall. The average rent for a one-bedroom sits at $2,600. Groceries? Up 21% over the past three years. And if you drive, gas can chew through $200 a month easily.…
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…
For anyone who has ever visited a store or a restaurant, chances are that you’ve seen signs up on walls proclaiming, “no shirt, no shoes, no service,” or “we reserve the right to refuse service” or some variation on those statements. Private businesses often have these signs up to remind customers that service isn’t guaranteed to just anyone, especially those considered “undesirable” who won’t follow a business’s rules such as wearing a shirt and a pair of shoes. It may seem silly to think that a business would have to explicitly state that customers must wear shoes and a shirt…
It seems that influencers think they can do whatever they want. There’s a viral video going around right about two influencers who parked their BMW in the middle of New York for a photoshoot. As you will see in the video, it doesn’t end well for them. If we let influencers do whatever they want, then where is the line drawn? Why do people look up to influencers when it’s obvious they are fake? I manage an Instagram account with over 280,000 followers, but you won’t see me parking in the middle of traffic for a photoshoot. With the decline…
Planning to go to Clio Cloud Conference 2022 in Nashville? I think I speak for everyone when I say good riddance to virtual conferences. I know companies tried their best to make them fun, but they weren’t. This year marks the first in-person Clio Con since San Diego 2019. For those that don’t know, the Clio Cloud Conference is the largest lawyer conference in the world. This year it is being held on October 10 – 11, 2022 in Nashville, TN. Clio Conference 2022 Promo Code If you are looking for discount tickets, you can find them here for 30%…
Did you hear that 50 Cent is suing a Miami doctor for penis enhancement claims? It may be difficult for regular people to sympathize on any level with wealthy celebrities these days, but it’s hard not to feel bad for rapper Curtis Jackson, also known as 50 Cent, who claims he was duped into becoming the unwitting face of an ad campaign for a plastic surgery clinic in Florida. In a lawsuit filed in the state on September 16, Jackson claims he was horrified to find that a picture he posed for in 2020 with what he thought was a fan was…