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R v. Bykovets – SCC Judgment – Search Warrants Needed to get an IP address – March 1, 2024 Release – Congrats Sarah Rankin & Heather Ferg!!

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

Huge congratulations to my defence collagues Sarah Rankin and Heather Ferg from law firm McKay Ferg in Calgary who were co-counsel to the Appellant in one of the most important Criminal Law cases in the last decade, as it is … Continue reading →

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New Content Released on my CV – April 2024

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

So much has happened in the last few months alone that it was time for a CV update, just to document my professional activities and that of my growing firm and as a byproduct, celebrate our accomplishments. The main thing … Continue reading →

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LAMDA CCB CPD Series Part II – Capacity with Naomi Sayers and Danielle Li Chong Feb 29 2024 – Lovely Evening

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

This was Part II of a 7 part series that takes us through the year – all FREE and EXCELLENT CPD. You can view Part I – the Intro to the Practice here:

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CANADIAN ANTHOLOGY ON MENTAL HEALTH AND THE LAW (CAMHL) – FORTHCOMING SUMMER 2024 — LexisNexis Canada

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

Proud of myself today. Yes, proud of myself. Enormously proud of our all woman Editing Team and 70 contributing authors and co-authors. But I am also proud of myself …. today. Since I first had the idea for this book … Continue reading →

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LAMDA ROLLS OUT CCB CPD SERIES 2024 – Part I – Introduction to Practising before the Consent and Capacity Board

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

The Law and Mental Disorder Association (LAMDA), an organization I founded in January of 2017 – Wow!! we are SEVEN years old and 250 strong!! – is rolling out an exciting program for our members throughout 2024 to assist new … Continue reading →

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Yatim Inquest Jury Returns Their Verdict and Recommendations February 1 2024 – Empowerment Council’s Press Release

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

The Jury has determined Sammy Yatim’s death was a homicide and made 63 comprehensive recommendations. Most significant among the recommendations concern mandatory peer intervention with whistleblower protection, establishing enduring advisories of members of the affected communities to inform training and … Continue reading →

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WiCCD Celebrates 2nd Birthday with Her Honour Louise Arbour! – What a Beautiful Evening January 25, 2024

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

WiCCD is profoundly grateful to have had this evening with Her Honour Louise Arbour, celebrating our 2nd anniversary. Her Honour’s wisdom, humour and candour will stay with all of us throughout our careers, and no doubt guide our paths forward. … Continue reading →

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YATIM INQUEST RESUMES JAN 12 2024

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

THE INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF SAMMY YATIM HAS RECOMMENCED AND IS NOW UNDER WAY AS OF JANUARY 12, 2024 HERE IS SOME MEDIA ON THE ONGOING PROCESS https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/inquest-sammy-yatim-january-12-1.7081538 https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-cop-tells-inquest-why-he-tasered-sammy-yatim-after-he-was-already-fatally-shot/article_85d806fa-b6ef-11ee-a605-0b3f75658a7f.html EC’s cross of Sgt Pravica Quoted in this Star piece … Continue reading →

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Anita Szigeti Advocates is Hiring One or Two Articling Students – March 15 and/or early June 2024 Start Dates – Deadline: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24 2024 at 5 pm

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

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

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Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials – Product Signature

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials General Editors and Authors: Anita Szigeti & Ruby Dhand Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials brings together in a summary yet comprehensive way the field of mental health … Continue reading →

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