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Comprehensive Article in the Hamilton Spectator on the Review Board System in Ontario

https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/8023968-doctors-say-he-s-a-threat-abe-wall-says-he-ll-never-go-back-to-west-5th/

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Looking to Wrap Up this Very difficult Inquest

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/mpelos-inquest-video-1.4359074

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New Signage at Our Chambers Looking FAb

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Our Most Recent Visit to the SCC!

Our team had a great time in Ottawa on October 12 arguing as CLA pro bono intervention counsel on the important case of R v Ewert respecting the lack of evidence to support reliability or application of actuarial risk assessment … Continue reading

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Looking forward to Another 2 year Term as CLA Director

Grateful to my colleagues in the criminal defence bar for their resounding support for my candidacy for re-election to the governing Board of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association – I am thrilled to serve for another term. We are sure to … Continue reading

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Our New (2018) Guide to Consent and Capacity Law in Ontario is Available!

Tons of Updates, New Case Law and Policies of the CCB explained in lay terms. Click on the link below to Order. https://store.lexisnexis.ca/en/categories/shop-by-jurisdiction/ontario-10/a-guide-to-consent-capacity-law-in-ontario-2018-edition-skusku-cad-00934/details

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MacIsaac Inquest August 2 2017

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MacIsaac Inquest Latest in Coroner’s Juries’ Recommendations for De-Escalation

Here is some of the media coverage on this important Inquest:   https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/08/02/coroners-jury-recommends-more-mental-health-training-for-police.html http://www.citynews.ca/video/2017/08/02/video-macisaac-inquest-recommends-de-escalation-mental-health-training/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/macisaac-inquest-recommendations-offered-1.4229189

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Possible Articling Position for Right now August 2017

We are thinking of taking on a student again – asap. It’s a barely paid position. On the upside we do amazing work. What we need is someone obsessed with mental health law. Dark sense of humour. Very smart. Jays … Continue reading

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LAMDA is born – Introducing Law and Mental Disorder Association

Beginning in January of 2017, we have founded a new Association to advance the rights of clients with mental disorder, both in criminal and civil justice systems. I am the founding President. Our five Vice-Presidents of the following Portfolios have … Continue reading

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