Author: Alistair Vigier
The topic of dangerous offender cases in BC has been a contentious issue for many years. These trials deal with the most violent and dangerous criminals in our society, and their actions can have devastating consequences. Some people argue that Dangerous Offenders should be kept off the streets for the safety of others, while others believe in the possibility of their rehabilitation. To be designated a Dangerous Offender in British Columbia, the offender must have committed particularly heinous crimes such as murder, sexual assault, and other violent offences. The Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the offender poses…
A prostitute has filed possibly the first payment for a sex lawsuit in the world. The sex worker has stated that sex work is a real job, and they need to get paid and make a living like everyone else. And that the courts should be available to enforce payment from clients. This might bring you back to law school (oh no), where one must think about if a contract is valid or not. If something is illegal, then there is no contract. The courts will not enforce an illegal contract. This lawsuit was filed in the Nova Scotia, Canada…
The recent media hype about the emerging world of digital assets like cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens or NFTs has undoubtedly caused confusion in many peoples’ minds. Trying to understand the world of NFTs is especially difficult for even sophisticated investors and art collectors, given how easy it is to reproduce digital artworks and photographs by taking screenshots or copying images with a simple right-click on a mouse. But is it illegal to screenshot an NFT? Do they lose value or are they rendered worthless with untold numbers of illegal copies floating around the internet? While they represent an interesting and…
When people hear “international extraditions,” they usually picture a dramatic arrest, a high-profile fugitive, and a swift transfer back home. In reality, extradition is a tangled mess of legal loopholes, political maneuvering, and diplomatic red tape. I’ve had firsthand experience researching extradition cases, and let me tell you—it’s way more complicated than most people think. What Are International Extraditions? At its core, international extraditions are the legal process where one country hands over a person to another country for prosecution or punishment. Sounds straightforward, right? It’s not. Countries don’t just hand over suspects automatically. Every case is a battle of…
Curious about what a securities lawyer does? Keeping up with the stock market’s constant changes isn’t easy for most investors. Evolving regulations and global economic turmoil add to the challenge. Securities laws create the framework for stable capital markets. Ideally, they prevent fraud without stifling innovation or restricting capital flow across borders. Every day, billions of dollars move through stock and bond trades, while IPOs raise millions for companies accountable to shareholders. Whether significant pension funds or individual investors, shareholders rely on companies to be honest about their financial health, especially during an IPO. Working with a securities lawyer Securities…
Is it okay to track someone’s car? The emergence of cheap and accessible global-positioning systems technology like Apple AirTags, those products, and others like it has raised several somewhat troubling questions about private surveillance and movement-tracking of others by ordinary citizens. No longer the sole domain of intelligence agencies and law enforcement or private investigators, movement tracking technology can be used by parents to find errant or missing children, but also by spurned lovers maliciously stalking an ex-partner. But is it illegal to track someone’s car? Is it against the law to track someone’s movements in general, say, by an app on…
We put together this article to help you dispute an ICBC decision. But it should assist you regardless of who your car insurer is (if you live outside of BC.) The goal is to be found at no fault and to get all the accident benefits that you can. Hopefully, you only have a minor injury, and your auto plan covers everything. When you get into a car crash, it’s frustrating when ICBC determines you are at fault, just because there were no witnesses and you didn’t record the crash. In he/she said situation, ICBC just makes a quick determination…
Getting an appeal extradition case in front of the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) is no small feat. The lawyer in this case is pushing for leave to appeal, which is a formal request asking the SCC to review the decision. Without this leave, the case won’t even be considered—making this step critical for anyone trying to challenge an extradition order at the highest level. But why does this matter? Extradition cases in Canada are notoriously hard to fight. The legal bar for stopping extradition is high, and once lower courts have ruled, only cases with serious legal questions make…
A successful law practice isn’t just about winning cases or having your name on a fancy office door. It’s about juggling client expectations, staying ahead of legal trends, and keeping your firm financially stable while trying not to burn out. If you’re thinking about launching your firm or levelling up where you work, you need to know what makes it work. It’s Not Just Law—It’s Business A lot of lawyers go into private practice assuming their legal skills alone will carry them. Big mistake. Running a successful law practice is like running any other business: you need to market yourself,…
When someone is facing attempted murder charges, they’re looking at one of the most serious criminal accusations in Canada. A conviction can mean life in prison, so staying on the charges is a massive win. But what does that mean? And how does it happen? If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to fight an attempted murder charge—or if you or someone you know is dealing with this situation—this breakdown will help you understand the process, the legal strategies involved, and why charges sometimes get stayed. What Does It Mean When Attempted Murder Charges Are Stayed? When charges are stayed,…