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Lessons from Potential Blogging Libel Suit in Canada
Mark Evans, a former journalist for the National Post and technology blogger, reported on a libel suit launched by Toronto lawyer and political activist, Warren Kinsella. The freedom of expression is protected under s. 2…
Defending Liebeck v. McDonald’s
The scope of negligence in tort law expands and contracts over time. One of the landmark cases in product liability, Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants, has received much criticism as a frivolous lawsuit, and has been…
In Canada, We Get to See them All…
Some good old Canadian national pride, to the beat of none other than Stomping Tom Connors‘ Cross Canada. This was a submission to the My Canada Video Contest, which closed at the end of last…
When the System Fails, Can Justice Prevail?
Four RCMP officers died in the tragic shootout in the Town of Mayerthorpe, Alberta, the greatest one-day loss in over 100 years. On March 3, 2005, James Roszko retaliated to a property seizure for growing…
What Exactly is a Kangaroo Court?
We often hear the expression “Kangaroo Court” in popular media. But it’s also used in law, all the way up to the Supreme Court of the U.S. Williams v. United States defined the concept of…
Parole Denied for Homolka Pen-Pal
Jean-Paul Gerbet, a convicted killer, exchanged steamy letters and claimed to have exchanged underwear with Karla Homolka. (sounds like a tabloid). The parole board denied his request, his first. Full story here. (Thanks to Darryl…
Critical Mood on Toronto 18
On June 2nd, 2006, 18 people in Toronto were arrested on terrorism charges. Several have since been released on bail or had the proceedings stayed. But activists have issues with the proceedings and treatment of…
Real Blood Diamonds
After a 6-month delay, the trial of former President, Charles Taylor, has resumed in The Hague. A descendant of African-American slaves that migrated to Liberia and educated in the U.S., Taylor is accused of trading…
They ♥ Huckabee
Preserve our National Igloo Right now our neighbours to the south are selecting the candidates who will run in the 2008 U.S. Presidential election. A man named Mike Huckabee has upset the conventional wisdom by…
LOTR and Legal History
Gwen Seabourne of the University of Bristol School of Law has an interesting article on legal history as it is used in the Lord of the Rings at Common Lawyer. The Oath Binding oaths are…
Cry me a River in Law School
Here is a parody of the 2002 hit by Justin Timberlake, Cry me a River. Lyrics follow. Cry Me A River, Law school style I’m coming undone At the firm reception Cause I didn’t realize…