Monthly Archives: April 2023

LSO Bencher Campaigns Must Have Spending Limit

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Anita Szigeti

Amanda Jerome of Law360 covered this issue on April 24, 2023 You can find the article here: https://www.law360.ca/articles/45832/no-rules-govern-lso-bencher-election-fundraising-reform-needed-lawyers-candidates-say No rules govern LSO bencher election fundraising; ‘reform’ needed lawyers, candidates say Monday, April 24, 2023 @ 9:49 AM | By Amanda … Continue reading →

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Anita’s Book Review of “Your Consent is Not Required” by Rob Wipond, 2023

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Anita Szigeti

You can find my review of this new book here: https://www.law360.ca/articles/45845/new-book-addresses-involuntary-treatment-anita-szigeti-?category=opinion New book addresses involuntary treatment | Anita Szigeti Monday, April 24, 2023 @ 2:16 PM | By Anita Szigeti Share Print Tweet Email LexisNexis® Research Solutions Research Pod Case(s): … Continue reading →

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Mental Disorder and the Criminal Law Panel at CLA’s Spring Conference Means a Special Event Price for our new book Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Anita Szigeti

I’m looking forward to a rare in person appearance as part of a panel, with several of our contributing authors to our latest text book Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials, at the Criminal Lawyers’ Association’s Spring … Continue reading →

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A Very Helfpul Voting Guide Prepared Informally By a Colleague – Bencher Election 2023

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Anita Szigeti

E. Patrick Shea has created this very helpful document, based on publicly available information about each candidate in this election. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ssMe0wV6rBm1-0OWm6splNo2idPQ6dEP/view?usp=sharing He wants it known that any errors in it are his and his alone. I personally am grateful to … Continue reading →

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THE VERY LAST WORD ON THE BENCHER ELECTIONS NOW THEN – My Experience

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Anita Szigeti

This is like the FINAL FINAL LAST TO BE SUBMITTED NEVER TO BE TOUCHED AGAIN FACTUM. I hadn’t planned on writing any more about the Election, but since it somehow has managed to take a turn for the even uglier, … Continue reading →

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Meet a Legal Legend – CLA 2nd Annual Women’s Gala – Progressive Dinner May 26 2023 7-9 pm

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Anita Szigeti

Upcoming CLA Event Open to Non-Members as well: The Second Annual CLA Women’s Gala: Meet A Legal Legend – Progressive Dinner Party. Friday, May 26, 2023, from 7 – 9:00 p.m. EST At this event, you will meet Women Legends … Continue reading →

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Anita Szigeti Advocates is Hiring One or Two Articling Students – May 15 and/or August 2023 Start Dates – Deadline: WEDNESDAY APRIL 19 2023 at 5 pm

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Anita Szigeti

Looking for a new articling student to start in mid-May and we are likely going to have a second position starting in August – we are aiming to make all hiring decisions now, so please apply for either position. We … Continue reading →

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Last Word on the 2023 Bencher Elections

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Anita Szigeti

My last words anyway. My first words are here: As a voter with no horse in this race, other than my own self-interest as an Ontario lawyer licensee, but someone who has given the issues an enormous amount of thought, … Continue reading →

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WiCCD’s YouTube Channel Features Quality Content

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Anita Szigeti

Some updates on WiCCD’s YouTube Channel content: In Case You Missed It Subscription to our YouTube Channel will ensure you are notified of newly posted content. Check out the channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWFGoT3QPNWkX8mS1l1eq4g WiCCD has three active series of … Continue reading →

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Court of Appeal for Ontario continues to Consider the role of Gladue in Criminal Code Review Board matters – Mitchell (Re) April 4 2023

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Anita Szigeti

For the third time, Ontario’s Court of Appeal has revisited the role of Gladue Reports and Gladue principles and their application to Criminal Code Review Boards as they review the situation of unfit and Not Criminally Responsible accused persons before … Continue reading →

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