Criminal
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May 17, 2024
SCC addresses ‘intervening act’ doctrine in group assault leading to manslaughter conviction
The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed 3-2 unlawful act manslaughter convictions for two men who participated in a group assault at a Toronto rave that culminated in a fatal stabbing committed by another man involved in the fight.
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May 17, 2024
Walrus tsk tsks and other travel alerts | Marcel Strigberger
“The time has come the walrus said to talk of many things. Of shoes, and ships, and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings.” Lewis Carroll —Through the Looking Glass.
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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.