| Time to Call Out the Cancel Culture |
Cancel culture is defined as “a form of boycott in which someone, typically a celebrity, has shared a questionable opinion or has had problematic behavior called out..." |
Aug 27, 2021 |
| The Various Roads to Safer Roads |
Our world’s fascination and dependence on automotive travel date back over a century and during that time there have been many technical advancements |
Jul 19, 2021 |
| The Coopers: Amy, Meet Christian |
Will the District Attorney continue with the case, given Mr. Cooper’s stance? If so, will Ms. Cooper plead guilty? And if so, what sentence should be imposed on her? |
Jul 05, 2021 |
| Unsaintly Behaviour At St. Mike’s |
There has been much written about the recent ugly incidents at Toronto’s St. Michael’s College School involving young teenaged students and their sports teams |
Jun 18, 2021 |
| A Few Good Lawyers |
Atticus Finch, the lead lawyer in Harper Lee’s much celebrated American novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, represents the best traits in a defence lawyer and in a person. |
Jun 04, 2021 |
| Where Were You … On August 10, 1973? |
Now, how about the special personal moments you’ll never forget, is there a date and moment that is forever etched in your mind? Here’s one of mine: August 10, 1973. |
May 21, 2021 |
| Be Like Jack: Fireplace Installation, Problem Solving and the Art of Client Relationships |
Over the years, I’ve tried to live these principles and share them with the people in my office. Treat the case and our client like they were a close friend or family member. |
May 07, 2021 |
| Trial by Zoom |
Many cases that previously required accused persons, lawyers, police officers and witnesses to attend busy and crowded courtrooms in person are now being done by video, audio and / or email. |
Apr 23, 2021 |
| One Innocent Person |
To be found guilty of a criminal offence, the proof needs to be more than just a balance of probabilities, which is the standard applied in civil law matters. |
Apr 01, 2021 |
| Remembrance Day: Don’t Shut Out The Light |
To all our Veterans, thank you for your service and sacrifice, and may we never shut out the light on you. |
Mar 26, 2021 |
| Back To The Future |
What would you have done differently in the past and, more importantly, what future life decisions are you going to make? |
Mar 12, 2021 |
| One Year Later |
On a personal level, what were the highlights and revelations that emerged in this past dark year? |
Feb 24, 2021 |
| Your Future is Bright |
If you have been charged by the police in the past and have gone through our court system, the impact on your life likely has had long lasting consequences |
Feb 12, 2021 |
| "No Dear, We Know What’s Best For You" |
Under Ontario’s domestic violence strategy, the police have a mandatory charging policy in such cases. |
Jan 29, 2021 |
| 3 Rules For Choosing Your Lawyer |
When choosing your criminal or traffic offence lawyer for that critical time you need one, these simple rules should suffice. |
Jan 18, 2021 |
| Pardon Me |
The historical reasons for granting pardons are grounded in concepts of grace and mercy, the idea of allowing for a person’s sentence and punishment to be complete and to allow and encourage full reintegration back into society |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| The Second Half of 2020 – What Could Go Wrong? |
As wild and unpredictable the first half of this year has been, my guess is the next 6 months will bring even more surprises and historic moments |
Jul 30, 2020 |
| Making the Most of Our Lost Spring |
The bad news emanating from this lost spring of 2020 is unprecedented and well documented. |
Jun 01, 2020 |
| The Zen of Happy Hour |
These days, happy hour has been commercialized by bars and pubs, where the price for drinks and appetizers are significantly discounted for a few happy hours, usually to attract the after-work crowd. |
Dec 26, 2019 |
