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Ascendion Law Complex commercial litigation. White-collar criminal and regulatory defence.

In this episode of "Chil for a Minute," Chilwin Cheng discusses why you shouldn't talk to the police alone. Remember, if...
08/26/2026

In this episode of "Chil for a Minute," Chilwin Cheng discusses why you shouldn't talk to the police alone. Remember, if the police show up: don’t talk without your lawyer. Just say, “I want my phone call.” Watch the video to learn why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-Rism1U_jA

When you're talking to police or authorities, less is often safer.A simple rule: Answer the question that was asked, the...
08/12/2026

When you're talking to police or authorities, less is often safer.

A simple rule: Answer the question that was asked, then stop. Sometimes "yes" or "no" is the best answer.

Chilwin Cheng breaks it down in 1 minute here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wMbFVvZXw8

What should you do if the police show up with a search warrant? In this episode of "Chil for a Minute," we break down th...
07/29/2026

What should you do if the police show up with a search warrant? In this episode of "Chil for a Minute," we break down the key steps to protect your rights, including why you should call your lawyer and how to make sure the police follow the warrant’s terms. Stay informed and prepared—watch now for practical legal tips! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VNADCEjly4

Too often, we rely on gut feelings—whether in the ring or the courtroom—but real success comes from understanding the st...
07/21/2026

Too often, we rely on gut feelings—whether in the ring or the courtroom—but real success comes from understanding the stats. In this video, Chilwin Cheng discusses how data and history can predict outcomes more accurately than confidence alone, and why both boxers and litigators should focus on the numbers, not just their instincts. Tune in for a quick story about the power of quantitative practice in both boxing and law!

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2WdHXx_hfk

In this third video of our Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMP) series, Principal Lawyer Chilwin Cheng shares key ins...
07/07/2026

In this third video of our Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMP) series, Principal Lawyer Chilwin Cheng shares key insights from our latest white paper on penalties issued by the B.C. Ministry of Mines under the Mines Act.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/d4WidylKbo8

Wishing everyone a wonderful Canada Day! 🇨🇦🍁From coast to coast, today is about coming together to appreciate the countr...
07/01/2026

Wishing everyone a wonderful Canada Day! 🇨🇦🍁

From coast to coast, today is about coming together to appreciate the country we call home. The landscapes, the cultures, the communities, and the people who make it all worth celebrating.

However you're spending the day, we hope it's filled with good company and a little time to enjoy the summer.

Happy July 1st from Ascendion Law.

Prevention is not just a best practice, it can be the difference between a manageable inspection and an expensive outcom...
06/25/2026

Prevention is not just a best practice, it can be the difference between a manageable inspection and an expensive outcome.

In this short video, Chilwin Cheng from Ascendion Law shares a key takeaway from our white paper analyzing Administrative Monetary Penalties issued under the B.C. Mines Act.

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1DwtPCyk-I

Ascendion Law is honoured to act as pro bono counsel for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers BC Society in its inte...
06/16/2026

Ascendion Law is honoured to act as pro bono counsel for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers BC Society in its intervention in Irvine et al. v. University of British Columbia, now before the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

The Court has granted FACL BC leave to intervene on issues relating to equity, diversity, and inclusion in faculty hiring at UBC, including at the Peter A. Allard School of Law.

We are proud to support FACL BC in bringing this important perspective before the Court.

Secondary liability can be confusing, especially when it gets mixed up with vicarious liability.In this short video, we ...
05/20/2026

Secondary liability can be confusing, especially when it gets mixed up with vicarious liability.

In this short video, we break down:
• Primary vs. secondary liability
• Secondary vs. vicarious liability
• How the Crown proves secondary liability
• Why “acquiescence” can be a problematic concept in practice

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fWrsJxZmO0

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