by George Roy | Sep 22, 2020 | Blogs, Commentary, Current Awareness
A bi-monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of August and September 2020
- The Privacy Issue by A Lempert July 27
- Comparing Plato’s conception of harmony to a Supreme Court decision by J Hildebrandt July 28
- Drone Strikes: The Future of Jus ad Bellum in the Age of Premptive Warfare by H Gunn July 30
- The Devil in the Details by Dr. TS Harrison Aug 5, 2020
- The Effects of Evidence and Procedure Upon a Fair Trial by Melanie Paddles Aug 7, 2020
- R v. Devloo by N McRae Aug 11, 2020
- When Enough is Enough? by Abby Stein Aug 13, 2020
- Reasonable Time Before Trial: Applying R. v Jordan to Youth Crimes By F Jiwa Aug 18, 2020
- Retro-active Justice: Pardons for Pot in Canada by H Gunn Aug 20
- R v. K.J.M. – Examining the Jordan Framework in a Youth Setting by Caitlin Dyck Aug 25, 2020
- The Real Problem with Criminal Law Procedure by J Futros Aug 27, 2020
- R v Pendl & The Application of the Vetrovec Warning by J DeMerchant Sept 1, 2020
- The Advantages of Community Court by G. LeBeau Sept 9, 2020
- R. v. Rafliovich: Does Crime Pay? By Ingie Faisal-Ismail Sept 15, 2020
- Criminal Law During (and After) COVID-19 by Professor Terry Skolnik Sept 15, 2020
- Reclaiming Prima Facie Exclusionary Rules in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, & the USA by Kent Roach Sept 16, 2020
- Covid-19: Return-To-Work Best Practices: Key Considerations For Reopening Physical Workplaces by Erin E. Zorde August 10 MLT Aikins
- Updates Released for CECRA Eligibility, Application and Administration by Tessa Rowland, Saravan Veylan August 2, 2020
- Federal Government Announces COVID-19 Wage Subsidy by Erin Bokshowan, Aaron Haight August 6, 2020
- Magic Moment: An Exemption to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Granted by Mahdi Shams August 7, 2020
- Considerations for Manitoba Employers Mandating the Use of Face Masks in the Workplace by Kristin Gibson, Christine Jeroski August 7, 2020
- Considering Personal Guarantees Of Beneficiaries In Estate Planning by Erin Bokshowan, Alain Gaucher August 10, 2020
- Some Say Timing is Everything: Recent Developments in the Sequencing of Pre-Certification Motions by Jason Mohrbutter, Allison Graham August 12, 2020
- Federal Government Announces New Support for Fish Harvesters by Kaitlin Ward, Kristal Allen August 18, 2020
- Federal Government Announces Proposed Transition Plan for CERB Recipients by Aaron Haight, Amy Gibson august 28, 2020
- Manitoba Issues Updated Public Health Orders Imposing Self-Isolation for Persons Entering Manitoba and Removing Restrictions on Travel to Northern Manitoba and Remote Communities by Christine Jeroski, Devin Wehrle, John Agioritis September 1, 2020
- Manitoba’s Plan for Reopening Businesses by Milt Christiansen, Dany Théberge, Curtis Parker, Danielle Barchyn September 2, 2020
- Phase Four of Manitoba’s Reopening Plan by Milt Christiansen, Dany Théberge, Christine Jeroski September 2, 2020
- Is Representation and Warranty Insurance Appropriate for Your M&A Deal? By Stathy Markatos, Ryan Holfeld September 9, 2020
- Do You Need Physical Evidence to Terminate an Employee for Misconduct? By Leah Schatz, Q.C., Brent Matkowski September 11, 2020
- Back to School: Navigating an Employer’s Duty to Accommodate Childcare Obligations in the Era of COVID-19 by Shandra Czarnecki, Christine Jeroski, Dany Théberge September 11, 2020
- Reinstated Travel Restrictions to Northern Manitoba and Remote Communities Effective September 4 by Christine Jeroski, Devin Wehrle, John Agioritis September 14, 2020
- Back to Work in Manitoba Wage Subsidy Program by Caitlin Bouché, Christine Jeroski September 15, 2020
- Workplace Harassment: What Employers Should Know About the Duty to Investigate by Calen Nixon, Jana Linner September 16, 2020
by George Roy | Feb 26, 2020 | Blogs, Caselaw, Commentary, Current Awareness, Summary
A bi-monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of January and February 2020
Clarke Immigration Law
Success: Residency Obligation Appeal, February 20, 2020
Refugee Law & Climate Change, February 14, 2020
Success: Regaining Status, February 10, 2020
Success Stories, January 29, 2020
Poem for 2020, January 9, 2020
Lessons From 2019, December 30, 2019
Sponsor Parents – 2020, December 9, 2019
RNIP – Manitoba, December 9, 2019
Robson Crim Legal Blog
R. v. K.G.K, or Rather, K.G.K v. The Canadian Judiciary ,by J Mayan Jan 7
R. v. Javanmardi, 2019 SCC 54 (CanLII), by B Parks Jan 10
Section 8 of the Charter, Our Privacy and Our Devices, by Blairder L.E. Yankovitch Jan 21
Poisoned by Prejudice: Sexual history as inadmissible evidence in R. v. Goldfinch, by J Pelland Jan22
The Potentiality for Infringing on s 12 Charter Rights by Imposing Mandatory Minimum Sentences, by A Ennis Jan 29
Causation and Group Assault,by M Markaj Jan 31
The Charter: A Missing Element, by GS LeBeau Feb 4
A Win for Personal Liberty, by D Kingdon Feb 6
Charter Right to a Speedy Trial in Youth Cases – R. v. K.J.M. (2019), by C Scofield Feb 6
An Analysis of R v Jovel 2019 MBCA 116, by Benderez Moon Feb 11
R. v. K.J.M.: The Jordan framework for delay and the youth criminal justice system, by D Reid Feb 11
Denis v Côté: Balancing Journalism and Justice, by P Gutowski Feb 18
Matthew Gould Blog (criminal Law)
What is Blood Alcohol Concentration? February 13, 2020
What You Need To Know About DUI Charges In Canada January 16, 2020
Pitblado Law Blog
Pre-incorporation contracts: a trap for the unwary January 29, 2020
Taylor McCaffrey
Sexual Orientation and the Road to Equality, by Jeff Palamar February 13
‘Tis the Sneezin’ – Does the Seasonal Flu Give Rise to the Right to Refuse Work? by Jamie Alyce Jurczak February 13
by George Roy | Nov 21, 2019 | Blogs, Commentary, Current Awareness
A monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of October and November
Clarke Immigration law
Lawyer Fees Online October 1, 2019
Robson Crim Legal Blog
Indeterminate Sentencing: Rehabilitation or Damnation? October 9, 2019 A. Homenko
False Witness Testimony Through the Lens of the Milgaard Story October 16, 2019, A. Homenko
The Criminal Justice System and Mental Health October 22, 2019, H. Allardyce
The Mandatory Minimum Fairy Tale October 23, 2019, A. Homenko
Criminal Charges and the Intersection of Immigration October 25, 2019, S Thiessen
Jury Representation: A wider view than the possible issue within peremptory challenges October 28, 2019, M Lawrence
Prostitution and Feminism: The Varying Perspectives on Laws Forbidding Sex Work October 29, 2019, H. Allardyce
Presumption of Innocence Diminished to Rhetoric October 30, 2019, A. Homenko
A Tailored Response to Criticisms of Courts Striking Down Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Provisions November 5, 2019, R Ziegler
A Comment on the Fleming 2019 Case November 6, 2019, B Roberts
Solitary Confinement for Incarcerated Youth: Further Exacerbating the Problem November 7, 2019, S Thiessen
High and Dry: Practical Issues with the Cannabis Act, Bill C-46, and Bingley November 12, 2019, R Ziegler
An Application for Ministerial Review: Brian Anderson’s Battle for Exoneration November 14, 2019, M Lawrence
The Significance of Mismatched Semantics Between Crown and Police First Party Disclosure Obligations from in R v Gubbins November 19, 2019 R Ziegler
Matthew Gould Blog
Consequences of Assault Offences in Canada October 10, 2019
What Are Your Rights For Enforcing Against A Landlord? November 7, 2019
MLT Aikins
5-year Travel Bans: An Increasing Concern for Canadians Travelling to the U.S. for Work or Pleasure
Travelling to the U.S. for Work? Avoid Delays and Refusals at the Border by Being Prepared
Normal Anxiety or Mental Illness? A Guide for Employers
Cascading Derivative Assessments and Preconditions to Liability under sections 160 and 227.1 of the Income Tax Act: Colitto v. Her Majesty the Queen, 2019 TCC 88
Can Private Property Owners Ban Drone Overflights?
Data Breach Reports Skyrocket in First Year of Mandatory Breach Reporting
Keeping the Faith — Five Years After Bhasin v Hrynew
TDSlaw
Trademark Security Interests in Canada November 18, 2019
Broader Protection for IP Licensees In Insolvency Proceedings Comes Into Effect On November 1, 2019 November 04, 2019
The California Consumer Privacy Act and Its Impact on Canadian Businesses October 29, 2019
Navigating Canadian Cannabis Promotion Restrictions – The Swag Exception October 24, 2019
by George Roy | Sep 26, 2019 | Blogs, Current Awareness, Legal Research
A monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of September and August
Toronto firm charges $170k in fees
Clarke Immigration Law
Threading the Needle: Structural Reform & Canada’s Intelligence-to-Evidence Dilemma by Craig Forcese
Robson Crim Legal Blog
Can I Be Charged For Using A Canoe, Kayak, Or Paddle Board While Impaired?
Matt Gould
The Legal Check-Up
Raymond P. Oakes
THE EXACT WORDING IN AN INDEMNITY MATTERS
Edward D. Brown – Pitblado Law
MORE ON SECTION 8 OF THE CANADA INTEREST ACT AND SOMETHING ABOUT THE “INDOOR MANAGEMENT RULE”
Edward D. Brown – Pitblado Law
Risky Business: SK Court of Appeal Finds Ag Contract Not “Grossly Unfair”
Jason Mohrbutter – MLT Aikins