The latest Legally Speaking segment with Michael Mulligan takes listeners on a fascinating journey through British Columbia’s alternative dispute resolution landscape, revealing both promising innovations and concerning pitfalls in our justice system. The conversation begins with an extraordinary Civil Resolution Tribunal case in which a woman abandoned $95,000 of her $100,000 claim to proceed […]
From Warrants to Wheelchairs: Legal Solutions for Those Who Need Them Most
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminNavigating mental health crises poses profound challenges for families watching loved ones deteriorate without effective intervention options. This episode sheds light on a powerful yet underutilized legal tool – Section 28 of BC’s Mental Health Act, which allows family members and concerned individuals to apply directly for a “warrant of apprehension” when someone exhibits […]
ICBC Privacy Breaches and Rap Evidence in a Murder Trial
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminPrivacy rights take center stage as the BC Court of Appeal delivers a powerful message to organizations handling sensitive information. When an ICBC employee sold policyholder data to criminal organizations, resulting in targeted arson and shooting attacks against numerous victims, the insurance giant fought tooth and nail to minimize compensation. The Court ultimately upheld a […]
Once a Student, Always a Bankrupt? The Supreme Court Weighs In
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminThe boundaries between student life and financial freedom come under scrutiny in this fascinating examination of a groundbreaking Supreme Court of Canada decision. When does your status as a “student” truly end? According to Canada’s highest court, returning to school—even part-time and self-funded—resets the seven-year countdown clock that protects government student loans from bankruptcy […]
Demons on Motorcycles: When Psychiatric Breaks Meet Civil Responsibility
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminWhat happens when someone experiencing a psychotic episode intentionally crashes into a motorcyclist they believe is a “demon”? This fascinating exploration of mental illness and legal liability takes us through a landmark BC case that transforms how we understand responsibility when reality breaks down. The distinction between criminal and civil liability becomes crucial as we […]
Rescuer Doctrine and Security for Costs
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminThe complex interplay between law, morality, and human tragedy takes center stage in our latest episode examining three compelling legal cases that highlight how our justice system navigates competing interests. We begin by exploring the “rescuer doctrine” – a legal principle establishing that if someone’s negligence creates a dangerous situation, they can be liable […]
Special Edition – Bill 7: Eby Power Grab Partially Walked Back
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminPremier David Eby’s partial retreat on the Economic Stabilization Tariff Response Act marks a significant moment in BC’s response to US tariff threats. While the government has agreed to remove Part 4 of Bill 7—the section granting powers to amend legislation without parliamentary approval—legal expert Michael Mulligan reveals why serious concerns remain. The bill still […]
The $95,000 Gamble: Civil Resolution Tribunal Lessons and Residential Tenancy Mansion Dispute
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminThe latest Legally Speaking segment with Michael Mulligan takes listeners on a fascinating journey through British Columbia’s alternative dispute resolution landscape, revealing both promising innovations and concerning pitfalls in our justice system. The conversation begins with an extraordinary Civil Resolution Tribunal case in which a woman abandoned $95,000 of her $100,000 claim to proceed […]
The BCNDP’s Bill C-7 threatens retroactive offences and attempts to bypass courts
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminDemocracy stands at a crossroads in British Columbia as Michael Mulligan delivers a powerful analysis of the NDP’s proposed Tariff Response Act (Bill C-7). Drawing on historical parallels that send shivers down the spine, Mulligan unpacks how this legislation bears troubling similarities to Nazi Germany’s 1933 Enabling Act—legislation that effectively rendered their legislature irrelevant […]
Sentencing for Adult Store’s “Herbal Remedy” Contained Triple-Dose Prescription Drugs
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminA Canadian adult entertainment company faces an $850,000 fine after Health Canada’s undercover operation exposed a lucrative scheme selling “natural health products” that secretly contained prescription medication. Michael Mulligan walks us through how MFH International Enterprises marketed pills called “Harmony” and “Passion Femme” as herbal alternatives while charging premium prices of nearly $140 for […]
Intellectual Property: Canada’s Secret Weapon in Trump Trade War
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminThe spectre of trade wars looms as social media announced tariffs threaten to disrupt the Canada-US relationship, but a powerful alternative to the traditional tit-for-tat approach exists. Rather than punishing ourselves with counter-tariffs that make goods more expensive for Canadians, we could follow Brazil’s remarkably successful strategy from 2010. When faced with harmful US […]