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2016 Friday, February 26,

Why the Barristers Act has to go in Ontario.

By |2018-03-23T11:12:04-04:00February 26th, 2016|

The Barristers Act in Ontario has to go. It's a curious sight to walk into certain courtrooms in Ontario. One is likely to observe a steady stream of old, predominantly white, predominantly men, speaking to [...]

2016 Tuesday, February 16,

In defence of the Crown: the case of Ghomeshi.

By |2017-04-06T12:16:34-04:00February 16th, 2016|

In defence of the Crown: the case of Ghomeshi. The Ghomeshi case has come to end. Aside from the presiding judge, no one can be sure what verdicts lie ahead for him. Notwithstanding, this hasn't [...]

2014 Tuesday, November 4,

Fewer shades than one might think: the law of sexual consent in Canada

By |2017-06-22T12:03:26-04:00November 4th, 2014|

Fewer shades than one might think: the law of consent in sexual activity and "BDSM" in Canada. Societies acceptance of alternative sexual practices is constantly evolving. Sexual preferences that may have once been deemed [...]

2014 Tuesday, October 28,

“Five for Fighting”: The NHL’s Legal Liability for Effects of Fighting on Enforcers

By |2018-03-19T21:25:52-04:00October 28th, 2014|

 "Five for fighting" - The National Hockey League's Liability for Fighting and Enforcers As the season changes to winter, many Canadians turn their attention to the national pastime: hockey.  While fans and pundits discuss [...]

2014 Friday, August 1,

19 laws of criminal defence: a lawyer’s reflection on a decade of practice.

By |2017-06-22T12:11:08-04:00August 1st, 2014|

19 laws of criminal defence: a lawyer's reflection after ten years of swimming with the sharks. A picture of me the day I was called to the bar in 2005: [...]

2014 Monday, July 28,

How to choose a good lawyer: 9 ways to select the right legal counsel

By |2017-06-22T12:09:58-04:00July 28th, 2014|

How to choose a good lawyer: 9 ways to select the right legal counsel. Choosing a good lawyer is a challenge.  In Ontario alone, there are over 20,000 in private practice to choose from. [...]