by Michael Butterfield on April 26th, 2015
MYTH #1. ” Mothers always get custody of the children.” TRUTH: Joint Custody/Guardianship is the most common arrangement when the parents are separated. This may not mean equal parenting time, but both parents will be involved in making major decisions for their children. MYTH #2. “I have to fight to…
by Jayne on February 25th, 2015
All of B.C.s police officers will be wearing a body camera, if the Special Committee to Review the Independent Investigations Office (I.I.O) has its way. The Committee’s report specifically recommended that “The Provincial government aggressively pursue the steps necessary to implement the police use of body-worn cameras, in consultation with…
by Michael Butterfield on February 19th, 2015
UPDATE: Tineke Kraal pled guilty to one criminal charge of mischief rendering property dangerous, useless or inoperative. She received a suspended sentence, 3 years probation, and is required to complete 150 hours of community service, as a result of endangering mountain bikers on North Vancouver trails. Tineke Kraal is facing…
by Michael Butterfield on February 17th, 2015
Last week, Samsung warned its Smart TV users that the television records users background conversations. The voice recognition technology, used to change channels or recommend movies for example, records voices in the TV’s vicinity and transmits them to a third party. Is this a privacy issue? That third party company…
by Michael Butterfield on February 13th, 2015
Heather Cho, Korean Air heiress and former executive for the airline, was sentenced to one year in prison on February 12, 2015 following what is being called “nut rage”. She has been in custody since December 30, 2014. Ms. Cho, who is also known as Cho Hyun-ah, was aboard a…