Another delay in the Abdelrazik case
Toronto Star reports the federal government did not issue an emergency passport to Abousfian Abdelrazik. As a result, he missed his flight today. Let me remind our readers that, on June 4, Justice Zinn of…
June 2009
French Court Over-Rules Three Strike Policy
This entry is meant to act as a follow-up to my February article discussing the three-strike policy, but for those who need to refresh their memories, the three-strike policy refers to a propsal supported by…
Canadian Options for American Protectionism
Mitch Potter of the Star reported this week on the increase in protectionism in the U.S., A small army of Canadian diplomats fanned out across Washington today in a full-court press to “contain the contagion”…
Beyond democracy
Most people think they know what democracy is or, at least, they know democracy when they see it. But try calling something undemocratic, and debates break out about the definition of democracy. Of course, I…
Shell & The Elephant In The Room
First posted on Commercial Law International on June 9, 2009. By Charles Wanguhu A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit indicates that protecting a firm’s reputation is the most important and difficult task facing corporations….
Finci v. Bosnia at the European Court of Human Rights
The author expresses her own opinions and does not necessarily reflect those of MRG as an organization. The European Court of Human Rights, up until Wednesday June 3 2009 at 9:15am, had never heard a…
Shell Decides to Settle
The case we mentioned last week against Shell in allegations of complicity for murdering activists in Nigeria will be settled to a tune of $15.5 million.
Canadian Lawyer Magazine Mentions Law is Cool
The June issue of Canadian Lawyer magazine mentions this site in connection with an article on how lawyers can use online platforms for client development. Even law students are using the Twitter-blog combination to get…
What Doesn’t Work in Afghanistan
And what still won’t work.
Want Some Free Legal Advice?
It’s something many lawyers complain about – being ambushed by friends and family with legal problems and expecting an instant answer. Blogging lawyers also face this dilemma from their general readership. Both are likely to…
An exclusive interview with The Public Eye
Clare L. Pieuk shared this exclusive interview with the anonymous Canadian lawyer, The Public Eye, who writes at the Truth to Power.
Don’t Do Mandatory Drug Sentences
Context is always important in criminal law matters, drug-related crimes especially. There are a number of reasons why people get involved in drug use and trafficking, including poverty, discrimination, mental illness, depression, chronic pain, sexual…