Criminal
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November 26, 2024
Alberta Court of Appeal lifts stay on fraud claims against three discharged bankrupts
The Alberta Court of Appeal has lifted a stay of proceedings in relation to fraudulent misrepresentation claims against three discharged bankrupts, finding that the claims may go forward under exceptions in the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA).
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November 26, 2024
Anti-money laundering fines reached record level in past year, says FINTRAC annual report
Fines issued against Canadian financial institutions, businesses and individuals for violating anti-money laundering laws and regulations reached a record $26.1 million during the 2023-24 fiscal year, according to Canada’s anti-money laundering watchdog.
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November 26, 2024
New Brunswick marks Family Violence Prevention Month
New Brunswick has been using November to acknowledge the scourge of family violence.
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November 26, 2024
Reconsideration of weight of mental illness on culpability results in successful sentence appeal
Shortly after noon on Nov. 25, 2021, 35-year-old Paul Nicholas Russell drove his white pickup truck to the RCMP detachment in Vanderhoof, B.C. From inside the truck, he fired a rifle at two marked RCMP vehicles parked in the parking lot. A few moments later, he fired twice more at the window of the detachment, shattering glass. He drove his truck toward the front of the building and fired again. Thirty minutes later, the truck was spotted, and Russell was arrested.
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November 26, 2024
New associate joins Turnpenney Milne
Turnpenney Milne LLP recently announced the addition of Thaniya Jeyachandra as an associate.
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November 26, 2024
Law360 Canada Pulse survey: stress remains significant issue for lawyers
A recent survey of the legal profession is showing high levels of satisfaction with things like collegiality and collaboration at their firms and opportunities for advancement, but there is one issue that continues to remain a problem and has no easy fix — stress.
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November 25, 2024
Ottawa announces joint project with Interpol to fight international auto theft
The federal government says it has entered into a three-year, $3.5 million partnership with the international police organization Interpol to help fight transnational auto and auto parts theft involving organized criminal groups.
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November 25, 2024
SENTENCING - Weapons offences - Careless use or storage of firearms - Flight from police
Appeal by Russell from ten-year global sentence following his convictions for firearms-related offences including reckless discharge of firearm, mischief endangering life, and flight from police officer. Russell sought a reduction of the sentence. The offences occurred when Russell fired multiple rounds with his rifle at the Vanderhoof Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) detachment's windows and at unoccupied police vehicles parked at the detachment.
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November 25, 2024
Life with no parole | Norman Douglas
I have been advocating for a change in our sentencing laws. I believe judges should be given the option, in exceptional cases, to sentence killers to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
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November 25, 2024
Law360 Canada Pulse survey: majority of lawyers say they are satisfied with their jobs
A recent survey of lawyers is indicating overall satisfaction with many aspects of the profession, despite some lingering concerns about things like stress and compensation.