The foundation of property ownership in British Columbia faces a potential earthquake with the landmark Cowichan Tribes decision. After what may be Canada’s longest trial—spanning over 500 days—the judge delivered an 800-page ruling that could fundamentally alter who truly owns land throughout the province. Michael Mulligan breaks down this complex legal battle by explaining […]
A fascinating exploration of justice, liberty, and the limits of government power unfolds through three recent BC legal cases. When a minimum-security prisoner at William Head was caught embracing a senior correctional officer, the warden’s decision to transfer him to a higher-security facility backfired spectacularly. The BC Supreme Court ruled the decision “unreasonable,” highlighting […]
Frustrated by an airline refusing compensation for your delayed flight? You might have more power than you think. Legal expert Michael Mulligan walks us through a fascinating Civil Resolution Tribunal case where passengers successfully challenged WestJet’s weather-related excuses and secured $1,000 each in compensation. By gathering evidence showing other airlines operating during the supposedly problematic […]
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 […]
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