Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, today refused to enter a plea to charges against him as the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) commenced proceedings in the Hague. Karadzic was arrested in Belgrade…
Lawyers are notorious for efficient use of their time, more so than any other professional, because with the billable hour their time really is money. The American Bar Association revealed in the Septmeber 2008 issue…
With the move of Omar Ha-Redeye to Slaw earlier this month, admin responsiblities have been shifted to others on the team. Devin Johnston, a new recruit to our site who is entering his second year…
Four separate class-action lawsuits were filed today in Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia against Maple Leaf Foods. The suits were filed on behalf of Merchant Law Group LLP. Up to 15 people in Canada…
The Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario announced today a new website and hotline to provide legal information. Information is available on: Finding a lawyer Tickets and fines Lawsuits and disputes Family and criminal…
My name is Costa Ragas and I’m starting my third year at McGill. Last year I developed a website called Twistlaw.ca. It’s a case summary wiki! Here’s how it works: Step 1: Register & Login…
People have speculated, but the New York Times reports today that a plot to kill Senator Obama was revealed. At least three people are under arrest. The police said they had found two rifles, one…
Check out my posts on Slaw for this week: Guantanamero. Guajiro, Guantanamero. Commercial Pre-Law Courses Come to Canada Are Good Litigators Born?
Section 11(b) of the Charter states, 11. Any person charged with an offence has the right… (b) to be tried within a reasonable time; The Supreme Court of Canada affirmed in R. v. Finta the…
The Summer 2008 issue of the Osgoode Hall Law Journal is out, and it’s completely dedicated to environmental law. Stepan Wood, an associate professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, is the guest editor. Most in…
Martha Neil of the ABA Journal claims problems in the economy are affecting law firms. Law firms saw average profit per equity partner drop some 9 percent in the first half of 2008, [Dan DiPietro]…
York University President Emeritus Harry Arthurs told graduands at Spring Convocation ceremonies last June, …if you have abilities, if you have resources and opportunities, you also have an obligation to use them on behalf of…
