The Effect of Alcohol on the Canadian Constitution...Seriously (F. R. Scott Lecture) 29 janvier 2014 The Honourable Mr. Justice Morris J. Fish, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Copyright The Honourable Morris J. Fish 2011. From the McGill Law Journal. Citation: (2011) 57:1 McGill LJ 189.
Public Photography, the Police and Our Rights 29 janvier 2014 Andreas Kalogiannides If a police officer asks (orders?) you to stop filming them, are you legally required to stop? Can they legally take your smartphone and delete the pictures? This article briefly discusses our Charter and privacy rights in the context of public filming and dealing with police.
The Duel in Early Upper Canada 29 janvier 2014 The Honourable Mr. Justice William Renwick Riddell Civility among members of the Ontario legal profession has come a long way since the early nineteenth century, when duels were tolerated as a method for settling disputes between lawyers. This 1915 article by Mr. Justice Riddell is published by Northwestern University and made available by JSTOR.
Tales and Words of Wisdom for Lawyers 10 janvier 2014 Jeffrey M. Minicucci A selection of entertaining and memorable tales and quotes from the legal profession.
Is Your Commercial Contract a Franchise Agreement in Sheep’s Clothing? 01 novembre 2012 Christine Jackson What is a “franchise” under Ontario law? How does one determine whether or not a franchisor/franchisee relationship exists?
Victims of Crime Deserve More than Compassion: How to Maximize their Recovery and Make them Whole 01 novembre 2012 Adrian Lomaga Perpetrators of crimes often have no assets against which a judgment can be enforced.
The Role of Mentorship in Legal Practice 01 novembre 2012 Andrew Ferguson Stephanie Lewis After several years of University and three more years of law school, articling students and new lawyers have graduated from the study of the law into a new field of study: the practice of law.
Comedy Night Rundown 01 novembre 2012 Andreas Kalogiannides Lawyers became comedians and created a magnificent comic masterpiece at Free Times Café in Toronto! The comic repertoire included satirical observations, sketch improv, comic rants, and political humour.
Rideau Club Reception 01 novembre 2012 Erin McNamara On October 10th, the OBA Young Lawyers’ Division East held its first event of the 2012-2013 season, hosting The Honourable Madam Justice Andromache Karakatsanis at the Rideau Club in Ottawa.
Message from the Chair - YLD East 01 juillet 2012 Janet Lo It's hard to believe how quickly the YLD East year flew by! YLD East has had a busy spring with many events.