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Criminal Law: Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Electricity Consumption
An important question raised here is whether Canadian homeowners have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their electricity consumption data.
Changes to Legal Terminology After Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Read about the impact the passing of Queen Elizabeth II will have on the legal system in a recent Canadian Lawyer Magazine article.
SCC Today: 19 Leaves Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 19 leaves to appeal.
Test for Leave to Appeal to Provincial Appellate Court
This case provides insight with respect to the application of the test for leave; and it examines the standard of review applicable to discretionary decisions.
The SCC’s Fall Schedule
The SCC will soon kick off its fall schedule. Read this latest CBA National Magazine article for insight into some upcoming cases to watch out for.
First Indigenous Judge to Sit on Canada’s Top Court
Read more about the nomination of the SCC’s first Indigenous judge in this most recent Law.com article.
SCC Today: 1 Leave Granted & 9 Dimissed
The Supreme Court of Canada grants 1 and dismisses 9 leaves to appeal.
Disqualifying Appellate Counsel
When is a matter “incidental to an appeal or matter pending in the court”?
SCC Today: 9 Leaves Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 9 leaves to appeal.
Meaning of “Injury to Chattels” for Limitation Period
Was the plumbing issue caused by a defect in the boat which existed before the boat came into the defendant’s possession or was the plumbing issue due to faulty repair?
SCC Today: Criminal Law; Sexual Assault; Consent
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in R. v. Kirkpatrick.
SCC Today: 1 Leave Granted & 11 Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada grants 1 leave to appeal and dismisses 11.
This Week at the SCC: Stealthing as Sexual Assault
R. v. Kirkpatrick is out this Friday. At issue is the proper approach to dealing with stealthing sexual assault cases (aka non-consensual condom removal). Last Thursday, the SCC clarified the offence of unlawful confinement in R. v. Sundman, 2022 SCC 31.
Last Friday, in a 5:4 split, the SCC in R. v. Lafrance, 2022 SCC 32 endorsed a generous approach s. 10(b) Charter right to counsel.
Test for Interventions & Scope of Participation
The Court of Appeal provided a useful summary of principles governing the scope of interventions.
SCC Today: Criminal Law; Right to Counsel
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in R. v. Lafrance.
SCC Today: 2 Leaves Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 2 leaves to appeal.