Who gets the ring?
Is an engagement ring an unconditional gift or a gift conditional on marriage? Depending on who you ask, opinions vary on this subject. I asked a number of my friends and the consensus appears to be that the answer should…
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Circumstantial Evidence: more important than you think!
At first blush, circumstantial evidence seems to hold little value. For instance, just because someone saw James leaving Jane’s apartment the night before she died does in and by itself indicate that James killed Jane. After all, it is “only”…
The Health Care Debate: A Basic Understanding
For anyone who has been following the battle develop over the funding of health care over recent months, there seems to be some confusion. I have brought up the topic to some colleagues outside of the law school setting, and…
Should the Alford Plea be adopted in Canada?
In Canada, the courts always have the final say with regards to sentencing. However, plea bargaining is commonly used in the criminal justice system. In most Canadian criminal proceedings, the Crown has the ability to recommend a lighter sentence than…
Robes and Ribbons: “Occupy” Responsibility
On Wednesday, November 30, hundreds of lawyers and law students alike will be gathering outside of courthouses across British Columbia. No, this will not just be another day at the office in front of judge and jury. This time, a group…
Did you know that what you post on Facebook can be used as evidence in a lawsuit?
According to a non-peer-reviewed study of 721 million active Facebook users, released by Facebook in collaboration with the Università degli Studi di Milano, on Facebook, there is only 4.74 degrees of separation rather than the familiar adage of “six degrees of…
Do you know the consequences of a criminal record?
Bill C-10 has been a source of much media attention recently. Many experts, including the Canadian Bar Association, regard Bill C-10, ironically titled The Safe Streets and Communities Act, to be a major mistake. The proposed changes to our criminal…
Privacy Concerns for Canadian Travelers
Recently, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has released an audit report examining the state of privacy and aviation security in Canada. The audit focused on the information management practice of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA).…