Author Archives: Nick De Domenico

Time for the Same

Okay, I’ll admit it, while I’m not a member of any political party, I am rabid about the importance of some basic concepts being front and centre in politics.  Primary among them are a candid approach that comes with maintenance of personal integrity, cojoined with the humility that comes with recognition of the wisdom inherent in […]

You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you just might find, you get what you need! (M Jagger, K Richards)

Civil litigation should rely on centuries old ideas for wisdom, not the day to day operation of the justice system. Surely if the Bubonic Plague could end serfdom, and the Spanish Flu could help trigger the Russian Revolution, then the current pandemic, which has shut down the economic and social activity of virtually every country […]

Sealing the Deal with Docusign

I promised an update on digital signatures once I had a virtual mediation that settled. Happily, I was able to explore that eventuality a few times over the last little while so here is what I have learned so far.   Our group uses Docusign for sealing the deal electronically. It works like a charm.  I sign into my Docusign account and […]

BEWARE! THE PANDEMIC AS TECHNOLOGICAL ACCELERATOR – ZOOMING INTO THE FUTURE

Even in the litigation world, where we still refer to centuries-old doctrine to resolve today’s disputes, the pandemic is now forcing very rapid change. As I enter the brave new world of virtual mediation, I am both encouraged and frightened by two very recent and dramatic changes within the court system.  News of the first arrived on my […]

Practical comments on Zoom security

 There has been a lot of discussion recently about Zoom security issues. Here’s my perspective as a working stiff with many years spent on the bleeding edge of technology and who has been mediating for about 20 years. Some information was outlined in a previous post but this is broader in scope and provides some useful tips […]

Facts vs. Opinion

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pain-and-suffering-the-right-to-sue-cheaper-insurance-what-icbc-s-changes-could-mean-for-you-1.5455944 In the interests of accuracy, the comments of Werner Antweiler need to be addressed. Antweiler: Well, of course, [the lawyers] would say that because what is fair in their minds is getting exactly what they ask for. That, of course, is something that ICBC has to push against, because they are speaking for all of us […]

David Eby – Misquoted or Mistaken?

“… Attorney General David Eby announced the move Wednesday, which was accompanied by other reforms that include pre-litigation payments designed to give crash victims money they are entitled to up front without having to hire a lawyer and go to court.  ‘Previously if you decided to take any payment from ICBC you couldn’t seek additional […]

ICBC HOW COULD YOU!

I read with dismay the 20 December 2019 CBC article: ICBC ‘deeply sorry’ for claiming West Shore Mountie was negligent when drunk driver hit and killed her (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/icbc-apologizes-for-negligence-claim-1.5405662).  One may wonder, ICBC how could you!  Beyond the apology it’s worthwhile unpacking what actually happened here so that the Becketts, and others who find themselves in […]

No Fault Vehicle Insurance

I take exception to the assertion in the Times Colonist editorial of 16 November 2019, “No-fault vehicle insurance is unpopular but could ease ICBC troubles”, that some 75,000 claims annually “may very well be exaggerated or outright bogus”. Even if that slur on the integrity of British Columbians were true, all of the judges and […]