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2024 BROUGHT ME TWO OF EVERYTHING, DOUBLE TROUBLE, DOUBLE THE FUN

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

2024 was not without its serious challenges, as is life. Everything did also come in pairs. IN MEMORIAM It is painful but we must acknowledge the passing of two legal giants who were both mentors to me personally and each … Continue reading →

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J.W. in the SCC – December 3, 2024

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

This case has a pub ban so it will not be live streamed albeit there is some chance a video may become available once reviewed and edited. Should the archived video be made public, it will be available here when … Continue reading →

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The Legal Profession In Crisis – Reflections on Three Decades at the Bar put against this Snapshot Moment in Time – October 2024

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

The Legal Profession is in crisis. We all know the data. Mental health issues, drug use, dependencies and addictions including gambling – all rampant in the law and in criminal defence. Sexual harassment by male criminal defence lawyers is a … Continue reading →

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Bharwani in the SCC Oct 10 2024 – All the Big-Ticket Items of Mental Disorder in Criminal Law Under Review

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Anita Szigeti

I am absolutely privileged to appear in the Supreme Court of Canada as often as I do – or have done anyway – representing various intervener organizations over the years. I have been counsel repeatedly for the Criminal Lawyers’ Association … Continue reading →

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