What happens when legal formulas, charge approval standards, and competing legitimate needs collide with real human lives? Today’s deep dive examines three significant cases that reveal the profound human impact of our justice systems. The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial verdict brings crucial lessons about the presumption of innocence and the value of detailed […]
The boundaries of judicial authority in Canada have been redrawn by a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling that empowers judges to conduct murder trials without juries—even when prosecutors object. This remarkable case emerged from the early pandemic when COVID-19 made traditional jury trials nearly impossible. A defendant, unwilling to face further delay, requested a judge-alone […]
Ever wondered what happens when one party drops 4 million documents on their opponent in a lawsuit? Michael Mulligan explains the fascinating legal concept of an “impermissible document dump” through the lens of a billion-dollar dispute over the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant. The case reveals how modern litigation handles vast electronic records and […]
What happens when a sophisticated scammer steals over half a million dollars in Bitcoin through a phone company’s security failure? And more importantly, can you even take them to court? The answer is more complicated than you might think, as we explore in this eye-opening legal examination of consumer rights in the digital age. […]
What happens when a child’s life depends on a medication that costs nearly a million dollars per year? In this eye-opening conversation with Michael Mulligan of Mulligan Defence Lawyers, we take a deep dive into the tragic case of nine-year-old Charleigh Pollock from Langford, who suffers from the rare genetic disorder: Batten disease. Mulligan […]
The legal landscape in Canada continues to evolve with significant implications for sexual assault cases, courtroom procedures, and sentencing guidelines. A groundbreaking Supreme Court of Canada decision has overturned a British Columbia sexual assault conviction in a case where prosecutors introduced evidence about the complainant’s sexual inexperience without proper screening. The Court established that […]
What happens when crucial evidence is withheld from the defence in a murder case? The devastating consequences unfolded in a tragic BC case where a woman’s life was completely shattered after being wrongfully convicted in connection with a toddler’s drowning death. The Supreme Court of Canada recently ordered an acquittal for a woman who […]
Navigating the legal maze of property transactions and civil judgments requires understanding nuances that aren’t always obvious. Michael Mulligan, barrister and solicitor with Mulligan Defence Lawyers, unpacks two fascinating cases that illuminate these complexities. First, Mulligan explores a cautionary tale about what constitutes a “fixture” in home purchases. When buyers discovered a beloved dresser […]
Ever wondered if your dog could land you in legal hot water? Or what happens when your neighbour’s business becomes an unbearable nuisance? Legal expert Michael Mulligan returns to Legally Speaking with three captivating cases that reveal the fascinating intersection of everyday life and Canadian law. The spotlight first falls on Juliet, a miniature […]
The BC Court of Appeal has delivered a significant ruling that serves as a stark warning to property sellers: crossing out questions on disclosure forms doesn’t eliminate your responsibility to be truthful. When a seller drew lines through all disclosure questions, writing only that the property was tenant-occupied and he’d never lived there, he […]
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