New edition of “Prosecuting and Defending Sexual Offence Cases” now available online.

The second edition of Prosecuting and Defending Sexual Offence Cases by Daniel Brown and Jill Witkin, is now available to member’s online through the Member’s Portal.

Sexual Offence Cases 2e

This new edition contains “new chapters on historical sexual offences and cross-examination on private records, and reflects changes in Bill C-51 pertaining to third party records, other sexual history, and consent. Analysis of case law and relevant Criminal Code provisions have been integrated throughout in order to effectively guide readers through the flow of a sexual offence case.”

Also included:

  • Discussion of the new s. 278.92 regime that governs the use of records in sexual offence cases;
  • New section dealing with “myths and stereotypes” in relation to the complainant as well as the accused;
  • Key commentary, from both Crown and defence, on advocacy and trial strategy.

This title is the fourth volume in Emond’s Criminal Law Series. Check out the rest of the series in the Library Resources section of the Member’s Portal.

Provincial Court Notice

October 6, 2020 – Designation of Counsel Form

“The Designation of Counsel form has been amended to allow counsel to attest they have explained to the client, the obligations of the client to maintain contact with counsel and appear in court when required. When properly explained and endorsed, this will prevent the need for accused persons to attend court in person to sign the designation of counsel form.”

Counsel are reminded despite numerous changes the Pre-Trial Protocol remains in place. The jurisdiction of the Pre-Trial Coordinators are further explained. Any concerns regarding the Pre Trial Protocol should be raised with Associate Chief Judge Krahn.

The newly amended form is available here.

New Book display: Legal Horrors

Now that’s it’s October, Halloween isn’t far behind. If you are looking for some scary cases to read, check out about what happens when a seller doesn’t disclose a possible poltergeist in 1784773 Ontario Inc. v. K-W Labour Assn. Inc., 2013 ONSC 5401, 2013 CarswellOnt 13500. Or, find out if it’s slander to claim specters haunt a North End home in Nagy v. Manitoba Free Press Co., 1907 CanLII 193 (MB CA)

Take a look at some of the texts the library has to offer to help with any legal nightmares

· Legal responsibilities of real estate agents — 3rd ed. By Rosemary Bocska and Martin K.I. Rumack

· Caveat emptor and the pros and cons of greater sellers’ disclosure  CPD

· 2019 hot topics in real estate (Stigmatized property) CPD

· The law of libel in Canada — 4th ed. Peter A. Downard

· Brown on Defamation

Also be sure to check out this article on HeinOnline about a case where a house was legally declared haunted.

Keep reading for some tips on finding related resources for titles like; AIDS, Ghosts, Murder: Must Real Estate Brokers and Sellers Disclose, or Caveat Spiritus: A Jurisdictional Reflection upon the Law of Haunted Houses and Ghosts

Journals update

New issues of the following journals are now available through WestlawNext Canada. If you would like to read any of these articles, or if you are interested in any other online journals we offer, please contact us for assistance at library@lawsociety.mb.ca.

University of Toronto Law Journal

  • Liam Murphy, “The Artificial Morality of Private Law: The Persistence of an Illusion” 70 U. Toronto L.J. 453
  • David Cabrelli, “The Capabilities Approach: A Panacea for Labour Law’s Ills?”  70 U. Toronto L.J. 572
  • Andrew S Gold & Henry E Smith, “Sizing up Private Law”  70 U. Toronto L.J. 489
  • Malcolm Lavoie, “The Implications of Property as Self-Government” 70 U. Toronto L.J. 535
  • Lionel Smith “Parenthood Is a Fiduciary Relationship 70 U. Toronto L.J. 395”
  • Book reviews
    • Wesley M Oliver, “Sarah Seo, Policing the Open Road: How Cars Transformed American Freedom”  70 U. Toronto L.J. 592

Insolvency Institute of Canada Articles

  • Robyn Gurofsky &Tiffany Bennett, “Anti-Deprivation Rule in Canada: An Alberta Perspective”  I.I.C. Art. Vol. 9-3
  • John Salmas & Mark Freake, “The 2019 CCAA Amendments: Origins, Trends and Practical Implications”  I.I.C. Art. Vol. 9-6
  • Adam Maerov, Kourtney Rylands &Joseph Osborne, “After Quadriga: The Future of Insolvent Cryptocurrency Exchanges” I.I.C. Art. Vol. 9-2
  • Derek Harland, “The “Key” to Success? KERPs in Canadian Restructuring Law Insolvency” I.I.C. Art. Vol. 9-7
  • Vicki Tickle, “A Friend In Times of Need: Monitors in Conflict and How Amici Curiae Can Help Courts Protect the Integrity of CCAA Proceedings” I.I.C. Art. Vol. 9-1
  • Tevia R.M. Jeffries, “Rolling Pre-Filing Supply into a Post-Filing Facility: An Analysis of Canadian and American Treatment”  I.I.C. Art. Vol. 9-5
  • Geoffrey Spencer & Raymond Critch, “Court-Appointed Receivers: Is there an Adequate Alternative Avenue of Relief?”  I.I.C. Art. Vol. 9-4

Windsor Yearbook of Access to Justice

  • Allan C. Hutchinson, “Improving Access to Justice: Do Contingency Fees Really Work?” 36 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 184
  • Roger Cotterrell, “Access to Justice, Moral Distance and Changing Demands on Law” 36 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 193
  • Sarah Buhler & Rachel Tang, “Navigating Power and Claiming Justice: Tenant Experiences at Saskatchewan’s Housing Law Tribunal” 36 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 210
  • Joanna R. Quinn, “The Prospects for Customary Law in Transitional Justice: The Case of Fiji” 36 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 249
  • Adam Strombergsson-Denora, “Caught by Private Law: A Review of Visitors’ Jurisdiction in Canada” 36 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 284
  • Alexandra Flynn & Mariana Valverde, “Where the Sidewalk Ends: The Governance of Waterfront Toronto’s Sidewalk Labs Deal” 36 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 263
  • Kayal Munisami, “Legal Technology and the Future of Women in Law” 36 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 164
  • Jane Thomson, “Discrimination and the Private Law in Canada: Reflections on Spence v. BMO Trust Co.” 36 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 138
  • Anne Levesque, “L’égalité Réelle et la Mise en Œuvre Intégrale du Principe de Jordan” 36 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 231

Canadian Journal of Administrative Law and Practice

  • Kevin W. Gray, “A Separate Head of Judicial Review: Divergent Paths in Common Law Rights Review” 33 Can. J. Admin. L. & Prac. 305
  • Ryan Manucha, “Appellate Review for Questions of Law in Canadian Free Trade Agreement Disputes” 33 Can. J. Admin. L. & Prac. 283
  • Joanne Cave, “Dialogue and Discretion: Redefining the Alberta Labour Relations Board’s Role in Legislative Development” 33 Can. J. Admin. L. & Prac. 323
  • Brian C. Nel, “Vavilov à la Rencontre de Housen: Isoler la Raisonnabilité Telle Qu’Appliquée aux Questions de Droit” 33 Can. J. Admin. L. & Prac. 259

Intellectual Property Journal

  • Alyssa Gaffen, “Refining the Saccharin Doctrine: A Call for Clarity and Predictability in Canada’s Extraterritorial Patent Law” Intellectual Property Journal 32 I.P.J. 291
  • Neerav Srivastava, “Romance and Fiduciary Relationships between Joint Authors and/or Co-Owners of Copyright” Intellectual Property Journal 32 I.P.J. 249
  • Lisa Macklem & Samuel Trosow, “Fair Dealing, Online Teaching and Technological Neutrality: Lessons from the COVID-19 Crisis” Intellectual Property Journal 32 I.P.J. 215

Also, available on CanLII, are these new articles

McGill Law Journal

  • Étienne Cloutier, “A Tale of Two Metaphors: A Narrative Take on the Canadian Constitution” 64 McGill L.J. 447
  • Sébastien Pimont, “De la Politique, de la Science et de la Technique en Droit Civil et en Droit Administratif Français: Scolies Sur Un Discours Savant” 64 McGill L.J. 601
  • Stephanie Ben-Ishai, Jennifer Robson & Saul Schwartz, “Eligible Non-Participation in Canadian Social Welfare Programs “64 McGill L.J. 499
  • Bertrand Lavoie, “Avoir Conscience de L’Internormativité: Contribution à l’Étude de la Conscience du Droit en Contexte Pluraliste”  64 McGill L.J. 415
  • Yves-Marie Morissett, “Publicistes et Privatistes Peuvent Correspondre Entre Eux et Même Se Comprendre”  64 McGill L.J. 573
  • Margarida Garcia & Richard Dubé, “L’Évolution Récente du Concept D’Indépendance Judiciaire et Les Menaces Internes à la Détermination de la Peine Juste” 64 McGill L.J. 535

New Notice and Practice Directive

Provincial Court

Child Protection Hearings (October 1, 2020)

Further to previous notices, the Provincial Court is notifying the profession that in communities where the court has not resumed sitting, the child protection dockets will continue to sit in the court centres for the month of October.

This includes the communities of; Steinbach, Beausejour, Pine Falls, Peguis First Nation, Emerson, Portage la Prairie, Dauphin, Bloodvein, Cross Lake, Norway House and Little Grand Rapids. Details of dockets that will be sitting in Winnipeg, and The Pas are provided.

The notice also gives instructions for when a party may be in custody and requires transportation to the courtroom. It also asks that whenever possible, for persons in custody they appear by video to avoid the need to quarantine, to reduce delays.


For a list of all notices and practice directions related to COVID-19 visit manitobacourts.mb.ca/covid-19/

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