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U of T Faculty of Law Spotlights Anita June 5 2024

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

This was a very welcome surprise – I am genuinely moved by my alma mater choosing to profile my work this month in their Newsletter and on their online site here: https://www.law.utoronto.ca/news/alumni-spotlight-anita-szigeti-llb-1990 37 years ago very nearly now I entered … Continue reading →

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Canadian Anthology on Mental Health and the Law Available for Pre-Order Now in June and In Print by (Fingers Crossed) August!

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

Our first look at what the Book is actually going to look like in 3-D fills me with immeasurable joy Canadian Anthology on Mental Health and the Law – affectionately known as “CAMHL” You can review the Full Detailed Table … Continue reading →

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Can Serial Killers be found NCR?? – CBC covers the Skibicki case in Manitoba – June 2, 2024

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

I spoke with CBC Reporter Caitlyn Gowriluk about this case. You can find her article here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/jeremy-skibicki-not-criminally-responsible-1.7219521 How Jeremy Skibicki’s ‘unusual’ defence compares to other serial killer cases Skibicki’s lawyers plan to argue he was suffering from a mental disorder … Continue reading →

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Testing the Reliability of Psychiatric Expert Evidence in the Wake of R v. Nettleton and R v. Hason – WiCCD’s Who Cares Series Explores the Issue — May 31 2024

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

In the last few weeks and months, two significant Judgments examining the reliability of forensic psychiatric evidence in the context of Dangerous Offender applications have been released. Both relate to reports and testimony of the same psychiatrist. To really get … Continue reading →

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Remembering Peter Rosenthal – Another Early Mentor, a Friend, and A True Warrior for Social Justice – May 25 2024

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

“To honour Peter’s life, please take a moment to delight in the beauty of mathematics, and speak out against injustice wherever you find it.“ Just on the heels of losing Judy Wahl, I found out on Sunday, May 26, 2024 … Continue reading →

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Being a Wolf Law Chambers Tenant is NICE!

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

Just before Christmas there was a bit of a disaster at our former law chambers where we had been happy tenants for nearly a dozen years and we found ourselves in need of an immediate new home. We became virtual … Continue reading →

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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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