Month: July 2012

Provinces Must Make Sure Your Karate Kid Does Not Become a Criminal Under Bill S-209

July 20, 2012

I previously discussed that the Federal Government’s attempt to legalize MMA Bouts will create a gap on the Provincial side potentially criminalizing amateur contests.  I am pleased to report that after bringing this issue to the BC Government’s attention, BC’s Minister of Sport has responded advising the Government is aware of this and that a … More Provinces Must Make Sure Your Karate Kid Does Not Become a Criminal Under Bill S-209

The “Intended Foul” Dilemma: Should the Unified Rules of MMA Specifically Address These?

July 10, 2012

(Update July 11, 2012 – the reports of the intended appeal have now been refuted by Chael Sonnen.  The below potential dilemma, however, still is one that can and ought to be remedied) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yesterday Canada’s The Score reported that Chael Sonnen has “started the process to file an appeal with Keith Kizer and the … More The “Intended Foul” Dilemma: Should the Unified Rules of MMA Specifically Address These?

Canadian Boxer Significantly Compensated For Hand Injury in ICBC Claim

July 9, 2012

Although a little off topic for this blog, I thought this would be of interest to my readers. Recently a Vancouver jury awarded a professional boxer just over $1 million for a hand injury caused in a car crash which impeded his professional career.  You can click here to read the details on my BC … More Canadian Boxer Significantly Compensated For Hand Injury in ICBC Claim