Criminal
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May 17, 2024
PROCEDURE — Jury — Trial judge’s duties — Charge or directions
Appeals by appellants from a judgment of the Ontario Court of Appeal which upheld their convictions for manslaughter. Triolo was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Khalid during a fight. The appellants, who participated along with Triolo in the fight in which Khalid was killed, were charged with manslaughter.
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May 17, 2024
Ottawa announces construction of new federal courthouse complex in Montreal
The federal government has officially announced the construction of a new federal courthouse complex in the heart of Old Montreal.
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May 16, 2024
Canada sanctions ‘extremist Israeli settlers’ for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank
Ottawa has for the first time sanctioned “extremist Israeli settlers” with dealings and entry bans for “the grave breach of international peace and security posed by their violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank.”
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May 16, 2024
OSC reports $300,000 payment to whistleblower
In a brief announcement, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has reported recently paying $300,000 to a whistleblower who played a key role in helping the regulator uncover misconduct.
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May 16, 2024
CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES — Weapons offences — Breaking and entering
Appeal by Cameron from his conviction for break and enter, possession of firearm while committing robbery, use of firearm while committing robbery and possession of cocaine. He argued that the trial judge made several errors in his Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (“Charter”) ruling.
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May 16, 2024
New appointment to Ontario Court of Justice
Justice Cecile Applegate has been appointed as a new regional senior justice to the Ontario Court of Justice, a news release from the provincial government announced.
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May 16, 2024
Ontario decision ‘one criminal lawyers are going to want to read carefully,’ law prof says
A legal expert is saying that criminal lawyers should “invest the time and carefully read” a recent decision from Ontario’s top court, which looked at the issue of mens rea and the mistake of age defence in sexual assault cases.
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May 16, 2024
Blossoming beyond borders: Cultivating corporate success in emerging economies | Maria Mahmoudian
In the pulsating heart of emerging economies lies a dynamic landscape where businesses strive to thrive amidst unique challenges and promising opportunities. The corporate management ecosystem in these regions is akin to a delicate ecosystem, requiring careful nurturing and innovative strategies to foster sustainable growth. Let’s delve deeper into the intricacies of this ecosystem, exploring its nuances and the personalized thoughts it provokes.
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May 16, 2024
Appeal raises question: How much do appeals based on technicalities advance law?
We are increasingly seeing appeals that rely on technical legal breaches rather than a client’s factual innocence to overturn convictions. We read of charges being stayed due to prosecution delays and necessary evidence being ruled inadmissible due to Charter infractions. Could it be that an accused’s defence counsel sees advancing the law by presenting cases that call for new interpretations of rights as being just as important as protecting the innocent from wrongful conviction? A case from Renfrew County in Eastern Ontario is an example.
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May 15, 2024
OSC, police announce arrest of Whitby ‘crypto king’ in alleged, multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has announced the arrest of a self-described “crypto king” from Whitby, Ont., and his business partner over allegations they ran a $40 million Ponzi scheme.