Drones:

• Successfully argued an appeal of the first convictions pursuant to the federal regulations governing drones. The reported decision, R v Shah, 2017 ABQB 144, will have an impact across Canada as this new area of law grows and develops.
• Representing a client in a lawsuit alleging product defect liability against multiple parties along the supply chain, negotiating dismissal and indemnification of a national supplier of commercial plumbing and sewage piping products.
• Conducting a comprehensive risk management audit, developing standard owner and subcontractor agreements and helping streamline overall business processes for a leading landscaping and snow removal company.
• Providing strategic advice to an emerging unmanned technology business in NWT related to contracts and helping them navigate the unique issues related to drones.

Emerging Technology 

• An interest in new technology led Erika to establish and lead Field Law’s Emerging Technology team.
• Focused on UAV (drone) law, driverless vehicles and cyber liability, Erika helps clients navigate the dynamic legal, business and insurance landscape of emerging technologies.
• She is one of a few litigators with experience in drone, cryptocurrency, cyber, and cannabis law.

Cannabis 

• Erika uses her 13 years of litigation experience handling corporate and commercial disputes to assist our clients operating in the cannabis sector.
• With experience spanning the technology, insurance, cannabis, construction, and energy sectors, Erika has achieved success at all court levels in Alberta.

Litigation/Insurance

• Erika works with clients to develop effective legal strategies to overcome legal challenges, both in litigation and in developing risk management strategies to avoid the courtroom altogether.
• Erika has a wealth of experience providing advice and solutions to her clients relating to corporate commercial matters, builders’ liens, property and commercial general liability, product liability, wrap-up, builders’ risk, and motor vehicle claims.

Pandemic Liability
The Morning News with Sue Deyell and Andrew Schultz, CHQR
(7:07) Erika Carrasco discusses how COVID-19 will affect the insurability of long-term care facilities post-pandemic.

New Canadian Drone Regulations
Ted Henley, CityNews
(3:54) Erika Carrasco discusses the new rules for flying drones in Canada that come into effect on June 1, 2019.

Will new rules for drone flights in Canada make our skies safer?
Judy Aldous, CBC News
Transport Canada published new rules for flying drones in Canada that come into effect on June 1, 2019. Erika Carrasco discusses these new rules and answers questions on Alberta at Noon with Judy Aldous.

Could new technology keep drones from spying on you?
Vanessa Hvratin, National Post
Erika Carrasco offers perspective on the current challenges facing the drone industry, and how new technology and privacy laws could impact future drone legislation.

Legal eagle to explain how to soar like a drone properly
Peter Caulfield, Journal of Commerce
Ahead of Calgary Buildex 2017, Erika Carrasco provides background on her presentation on safe, legal use of drones: It's a Bird, It's a Plane, No It's a Drone! Legal Know-how for Successful Use and Operation of UAVs on Construction and Commercial Real Estate.

First Calgarian convicted for flying drone wins new trial after appeal
Shawn Logan, Calgary Herald
Erika Carrasco grants insight into the complexities of UAV Regulations in Canada, and her involvement as counsel in the appeal of the first person in Calgary charged under those Regulations.

As a young female entrepreneur in the aerospace industry, it was important to Alietum’s founder, Jennifer Waugh, that her legal representation was both personable and approachable. Through their involvement with Unmanned Systems Canada, Jennifer met Fielder Erika Carrasco and found what she was looking for.  “Not only is Erika a leader in emerging technology law, but she is a strong female voice in a traditionally male dominated industry” said Jennifer.

Field Law supports Alietum with all its legal matters, including providing advice on issues unique to drone regulation and the industry. Talking about her experience working with Erika, Jennifer said, “Erika's knowledge and experience of the legal and industry issues impacting drone technology is invaluable to my business.  When additional support is needed, Erika is able to reach out to a strong team of fellow lawyers at Field Law. Erika is confident and concise in her advice, and I trust her to professionally represent me and my company’s best interests.”