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Law Society of Ontario Motion to be brought at the AGM on September 18 2025 regarding CEO Salary Scandal (the CEOSS)

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

** UPDATED EDIT – AUGUST 9 2025 The Blog Entry below was posted as the DRAFT Motion was circulated for signatures in accordance with the Rules for Motions to be brought at the next LSO AGM’s here: https://lso.ca/news-events/news/latest-news-2025/2025-annual-general-meeting which advise … Continue reading →

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New Content Released on my CV – August 2025

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

It’s been a miserable summer for me personally as the time I booked off for bigger projects and personal tasks turned into daily wound dressing hospital attendance appointments post a second surgery, but the fall should be GREAT! Fingers crossed. … Continue reading →

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Contemporary Challenges in Canadian Mental Health Law and Policy, Ottawa Conference, Oct 2-3 2025

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

I am looking forward to presenting our paper, co-authored with Jennifer Chambers and Dr. Ruby Dhand on the role of interveners with lived experience in litigation at this upcoming conference in Ottawa. Thank you to Sophie Nunnelley and Jennifer Chandler … Continue reading →

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CMHA National Conference Sept 23-25 2025, Toronto

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

I am looking forward to being a panelist with my good friend Zoë Dodd and others discussing involuntary treatment expansion proposals at CMHA’s National Conference this fall. You can learn more about the Conference and Register here: https://whova.com/web/4Mlkpyyk6rT1BE8Ej44ImKM0SkSvDzuG7B%40luRnr3mc%3D/ Information About … Continue reading →

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Effective Representation of Persons with Serious Mental Health Issues in Criminal Justice – CLA Peel Panel Oct 8 2025

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

I am looking forward to speaking at this event – my thanks to WiCCD’s Assistant Secretary, Sweta Tejpal, for including me on this prestigious panel! You can Register here: Details: Effective Legal Representation in Mental Health Practice Date: 8 Oct … Continue reading →

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LAMDA YouTube Channel is Born — August 1 2025

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

For the benefit of LAMDA members, we have created a YouTube channel that will host our CPD training videos. Our 2024 series on Consent and Capacity Board Practice is available to members here: https://www.youtube.com/@LAMDA_CANADA/videos

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Bharwani Judgment Released by SCC July 25 2025

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

The release of this Judgment in R v. Bharwani from the Supreme Court of Canada was a highly anticipated event, given the importance of the issues before the Court – potentially changing the law in the staples of criminal justice … Continue reading →

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Law360 Article on Bharwani in the SCC July 26 2025

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Here is a link to the Article by Cristin Schmitz published in Law360 on July 26 2025 Law360 Article on Bharwani in the SCC Released July 25 2025  Link to the Judgment itself:  R v. Bharwani 2025 SCC 26 SCC … Continue reading →

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Do NOT get sick in Ontario Under This Government

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Usually around this time of summer I like to post about our garden, our roses, lillies, hydrangeas and all the beautiful things that make me smile and provide moments of joy. As I have done many times before on this … Continue reading →

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Happy Canada Day 2025

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

The Jays beat the Yankees for the second day in a row and we got to go to this game! My son was there – probably took this photo. And I got to paint my Canada Day nails! Very moving … Continue reading →

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