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2016 Tuesday, October 18,

The Preservation of the LPP Program

By |2017-04-06T21:42:22-04:00October 18th, 2016|

Tomorrow (October 19, 2016) is the deadline to the Law Society of Upper Canada for submissions on whether the Ryerson LPP Program.   In a recent update, the Law Society of Upper Canada stated: As part [...]

2016 Saturday, September 24,

10 things to know before committing to a life of crime…

By |2017-04-06T12:13:27-04:00September 24th, 2016|

Thinking of becoming a criminal defence lawyer? 10 things to know: When we think of the question "What makes a criminal defence lawyer really good?" thoughts of dramatic movie cross-examinations come to mind. Or perhaps the [...]

2016 Wednesday, May 4,

The sound and fury of cross-examination. 10 basic tips to winning your next trial.

By |2017-05-29T16:17:47-04:00May 4th, 2016|

10 rules of cross-examination in criminal trials There are few topics in the law written on as extensively as cross-examination.  Cross-examination is to a lawyer as is the breakaway shot [...]

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 11,

Canadian sexual trials explained: balancing the rights of an accused and empowering victims.

By |2020-05-01T14:38:08-04:00November 11th, 2014|

Sexual assault trials in Canada: assumptions and misinformation clarified. Recent events surrounding Jian Ghomeshi has instigated a national outcry relating to the protection of sexual assault victims and the difficulties they face when struggling with the [...]