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And then there were four – Anita’s LN Titles 2023!

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I now have four LexisNexis titles in print or on pre-order with a new Edition of the Halsbury’s coming in 2023 as well – three 2023 Titles! I am grateful and proud to contribute to scholarship and publishing in mental health law! I hope you enjoy the works!!
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Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials Now Available for Pre-Order through Lexis Nexis Oct 3

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Digital access should be available by end of this year. In print January 2, 2023! Pre-order the volume here – and for a limited time, enjoy a special introductory discount of 10% using the CODE LMH10 at check-out: PRE-ORDER LAW … Continue reading →

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Law Society of Ontario Panel on Professionalism and Practice Management Issues in Administrative Law Oct 6 2022 12:00 pm

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Program Agenda is available here: Professionalism and Practice Management Issues in Administrative Law 2022 You can register here: https://store.lso.ca/professionalism-and-practice-management-issues-in-administrative-law-2022 Description The events of the last few years have changed the way administrative legal professionals manage their clients and themselves. Client … Continue reading →

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REACH CANADA panel on Strategies for Legal Professionals to Assist Clients with Mental Health Disabilities Oct 6 2022 5:30 pm

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THIS PROGRAM Strategies for Legal Professionals to Assist Clients with Mental Health Disabilities Strategies for Legal Professionals to Assist Clients with Mental Health Disabilities (CPD ACCREDITED & REGISTRATION DETAILS NOW AVAILABLE!) Date: October 6, 2022 … Continue reading →

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An Interview with NARPA Board Member Kathy Flaherty

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

This is a fabulous interview!! Here: Reconsidering Care and Coercion in Psychiatry: Kathleen Flaherty, JD https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/antidepressants-do-not-work-by-numbing-emotions Reconsidering Care and Coercion in Psychiatry: Kathleen Flaherty, JD April 21, 2021 Awais Aftab, MD Series | Conversations in Critical Psychiatry A lawyer discusses … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Anita’s 30 years at the Ontario Bar September 24 1992 to September 24 2022

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I know it’s funny how this can be what with me being 29 still and a new call in Nunavut just in my 8th year there (I’m a 2014 call to the Nunavut Bar), but still it somehow happened that … Continue reading →

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When no means yes: Laws that replace consent with coercion troubling trend – Lawyer’s Daily Sept 14 2022

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

You can find the full article here: When no means yes: Laws that replace consent with coercion troubling trend This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily, (www.thelawyersdaily.ca) a division of LexisNexis Canada. When no means yes: Laws that … Continue reading →

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Anita Presents to Presiding Officers and Coroner’s Counsel on “Inquests Where Mental Health is an Issue” September 14 2022

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I am honoured and privileged to speak with Coroners and Presiding Officers of Inquests including as well Coroner’s counsel and investigative officers today about Inquests where Mental Health is an issue. I have been counsel on at least two dozen, … Continue reading →

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For the Defence magazine publishes our article on Indigenous NCR Accused and Canadian Jurisdictions without Psychiatric Hospitals – August 2022

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

The Criminal Lawyers’ Association publishes a quarterly magazine of academic articles and commentary, called For the Defence. The August 2022 Edition – Volume 42 No 2 focuses on Truth and Reconciliation and the representation of Indigenous clients in the criminal … Continue reading →

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Anita Meets David Lepofsky while taping the U of T’s Asper Centre’s Podcast, “Charter: A Course” on Disability Rights and section 15 of the Charter – August 30 2022

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Today is going to be a lot of fun! Excited to record a podcast episode on Disability Rights and section 15 of the Charter with the inimitable legal legend @DavidLepofsky and interviewed by @Cheryl_Milne for the @AsperCentre. Charter: A Course … Continue reading →

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