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Law Society of Ontario to Consider publishing Charges LSO Licensees May Face Under a Number of Acts – May 21 2024

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

I received communications today from the LSO advising that consultations are starting about this: The Law Society consultation will be launching on May 23 and will continue until November 30, 2024.  “The Professional Regulation Committee is seeking feedback on a … Continue reading →

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The Empowerment Council Wins Prestigious OBA FOUNDATION AWARD – May 17 2024

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

I was absolutely thrilled to learn, on Twitter, on Friday May 17, 2024, that my long time cherished organizational client, the Empowerment Council, are this year’s winners of the Ontario Bar Association’s prestigious OBA Foundation Award. The Winners of all … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Book Review for Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Anita Szigeti
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Our Tulip Gardens – April – May 2024

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

Some totally new varietals this spring! The National Flower of Hungary is flourishing in our gardens this year courtesy of my wonderful spouse – our resident gardener – albeit I pour over the Dutch Bulb magazines all year round and … Continue reading →

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The Sayers & Szigeti Mental Health Advocacy Award – Established at Algoma University in 2022, Annual

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

The Sayers & Szigeti Mental Health Advocacy Student Award

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Update on the Ontario Government’s Response to the Coroner’s Jury’s Recommendations in the Faqiri Inquest – NOTHING – CBC Covers the Family’s Press Conference May 16 2024

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

Today Soleiman Faqiri’s Family held a Press Conference protesting the Ontario Government’s lack of response to the Jury’s recommendations in the Inquest into Soli’s death. A New Bill was tabled by a member of the opposition. Here is a link … Continue reading →

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REMEMBERING JUDITH WAHL – A DEAR FRIEND, MENTOR AND VISIONARY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION – MAY 15 2024

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

Our dear friend and cherished colleague, the incomparable Judith Wahl has died, on May 15, 2024. Judy was one of my early mentors and I didn’t have many. Few of such significance. When I began doing CCB work in 1995, … Continue reading →

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Law Times Covers the R v Hason and R v. Nettleton Cases on the questionable reliability of psychiatric expert evidence — May 2024

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

Aidan Macnab interviewed Dean Embry, of Embry Dann, who was the court-appointed amicus curiae on the Nettleton matter, regarding the more recent case of R. v. Hason from Ontario’s Court of Appeal. Here is the May 14, 2024 Law Times … Continue reading →

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CCB Guide Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary with 2025 Edition – The “Bible” is Revamped and Ready in 2024

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

I was expecting my second child, my son, as yet unnamed, in the summer of 2005, when a (then very) young man named Danann Hawes spotted me giving a talk about the Consent and Capacity Board at (I think) a … Continue reading →

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CAMHL Now Available for Pre-Order on LexisNexis e-Store! – Starting May 6, 2024 – Will Ship Aug 30!!

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

UPDATE MAY 7 2024 – found out today on social media that this little beauty is available NOW for Pre-Order Here Pre-Order Canadian Anthology on Mental Health and the Law TODAY! Check out the amazing CAMHL – Detailed Table of … Continue reading →

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