A death, no matter where, when or how, is a tragedy.
Source: Murder, manslaughter, criminal negligence: What’s the difference?
AN INSIDE LOOK – The impossible task of marketing a criminal law firm
The Impossible Task of Marketing a Criminal Law Firm. Over the weekend I went to the Whitewater micro brewery in Beachburg, Ontario. While enjoying some fine ale with friends, I was impressed with the velocity in popularity that this small company possessed. After a few
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I’M NOT SURPRISED, HE SAID – Lawyers more likely to experience mental health problems the more successful they are: study
It’s a “unique brand of industry pressure.The findings came as no surprise to one Ontario lawyer who said professional accomplishments nearly always came hand-in-hand with significant deterioration in his mental health.”
Researchers say the findings buck trends found in the general population, where career success is typically equated with fewer mental health risks
Source: Lawyers more likely to experience mental health problems the more successful they are: study
LAW SOCIETY MANDATORY DIRECTIVE – LSUC statement of principles faces some backlash | Law Times
The Law Society (of Ontario?) now “requires all licensed lawyers and paralegals to write a statement of principles acknowledging their obligation to promote equality, diversity and inclusion.” What’s strange is that it “is nothing more than the obligation lawyers have already.” It’s causing quite an issue.
Bencher Joe Groia has also submitted a motion asking Convocation to reconsider the statement of principles and requesting that conscientious objectors be exempt from the requirement.
Source: LSUC statement of principles faces some backlash | Law Times
THE BATTLE FOR THE DISPENSARY MARKET – Holes emerge in Toronto’s crackdown on marijuana dispensaries
“Dispensaries exist now and they’ll continue to exist for a few years until the legal provincial option can cover market demand, be as easy to access and have comparable prices.” “You don’t get to say, in one sentence, it is so legal that everybody gets to consume this substance, and on the other hand say it is so dangerous that only the government can handle it, sell it – it is confusing,” Mr. Stupak said. “Alcohol? I get it. Plenty of studies point us to negative effects. And yet, it’s in supermarkets.”
City plays whack-a-mole with marijuana dispensaries amid legal challenges, talks with province over costs
Source: Holes emerge in Toronto’s crackdown on marijuana dispensaries
CONDITIONAL SENTENCES AND IMMIGRATION CONSEQUENCES – This is an important decision for anyone who is not a citizen who becomes involved in the criminal justice system.
Suicidal motorist who badly injured 74-year-old woman has jail sentence reduced. Who’s right?
I find this to be a good example of the balancing of aggravating and mitigating factors that are considered in the determination of sentence. Who do you think was right? The sentencing Judge or the Appeal Court?
In finding the sentencing judge had gone too far, Ontario’s top court ruled on Wednesday that Constantinus Dedeckere should be released after having spent one year behind bars.
Source: Suicidal motorist who badly injured 74-year-old woman has jail sentence reduced | Toronto Star
Compliment or Sexual Harassment: Where do you Draw the Line? – Slaw
COMPLIMENT OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT – “Sometimes there is a fine line between complimenting a female co-worker and sexually harassing her. A single comment of a sexual nature can amount to sexual harassment.” Do you think it’s a good policy to simply refrain from complimenting any woman in the workplace?
Written wholly by Doug Macleod Employment and labour lawyer at MacLeod Law on First Reference Talks Despite a number of legislative initiatives that are intended to reduce and ultimately eliminate sexual harassment in society, sexual harassment conti
Source: Compliment or Sexual Harassment: Where do you Draw the Line? – Slaw
BARCODE FRAUD – Protect those barcodes!
BARCODE FRAUD – As if it isn’t difficult enough to get a good ticket with all those bots sucking them up, when you do get one be sure to protect that barcode
THERE IS NO REAL PRIVACY – Not anymore!
Police can capture an astronomical amount of information through new technologies, and privacy lawyers say there is little oversight or accountability.