Can employers terminate employees without cause, and what are the legal nuances involved? Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers to unravel a recent Court of Appeal decision in British Columbia surrounding wrongful dismissal, notice, and an employment contract. We dissect the case of a senior employee from Harbour Air Seaplanes who was let go […]
Chaos in Court: Overturned Contempt Conviction and Medical Negligence Explored
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminHow can courtroom chaos lead to a year-long prison sentence being overturned? Discover the riveting story of a man’s disruptive behaviour during his trial that led to a contempt conviction. Find out why his relentless pseudo-legal arguments and interruptions didn’t hold up as the Court of Appeal stepped in to reverse the decision. We […]
Unpacking Tragedy and Justice: Manslaughter Sentencing & Wrongful Dismissal Insights
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminWhat happens when a tragic act of violence intersects with mental illness and substance abuse? Join us on Legally Speaking as we unpack the heart-wrenching case of a 25-year-old Indigenous man in Trail, BC, who fatally attacked a 78-year-old stranger. This episode challenges the simplistic narrative of violent acts as mere bail system failures. […]
8.5 Years in Jail for Driving, HPV Vaccine dispute, and a Driving Appeal by 80 Year Old
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminWhat happens when the law collides with contentious family decisions and public safety? Join us as we sit down with Michael Mulligan, a barrister and solicitor from Mulligan Defence Lawyers, to dissect a variety of complex legal scenarios. From the stringent criteria required to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada to a severe […]
Employment Law, Language Rights, and Wildfire Liability
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminCan employers terminate employees without cause, and what are the legal nuances involved? Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers to unravel a recent Court of Appeal decision in British Columbia surrounding wrongful dismissal, notice, and an employment contract. We dissect the case of a senior employee from Harbour Air Seaplanes who was let go […]
Informer Privilege vs. Fair Public Trials and Damages for a Puck Injury
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminWhat happens when the right to a fair and public trial clashes with the need to protect informer confidentiality? This episode of our podcast takes you through a riveting journey into the complex world of informer privilege and the right to a transparent judicial process. We scrutinize a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision […]
ICBC Privacy Breach, Royal Bank Sues over Visa Bill and Looses, and a Tree Dispute
/in Legal News /by mtp_admin Can corporations truly safeguard your privacy, or are we all at risk? Join us as we tackle this pressing question with Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers. In one of the most startling cases in recent memory, we dissect how an employee at the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) sold personal information, resulting […]
Unnecessary Mastectomy Damages and Rape Shield Laws
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminHow does a jury decide the value of the emotional and physical toll from a medical misdiagnosis? Join us as we explore a poignant case where a woman was mistakenly diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent unnecessary surgery, leading to a $400,000 jury award. We’ll unravel the stringent criteria needed to hold a doctor […]
Threats to Legal Independence in British Columbia and House Arrest for Manslaughter
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminCould the very pillars of legal independence be shaking in British Columbia? Michael Mulligan, Barrister and solicitor of Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joins us in dissecting the controversial Legal Professions Act. His perspective shines an unflinching light on how this act could threaten the impartiality crucial to our justice system and the public interest. Get […]
Skid Steers as Weapons and the Continued Legal Battles Over Health Worker Vaccinations
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminDiscover the unexpected legal twist when a skid steer transforms from a farm machine into an alleged weapon! Michael Mulligan, our expert from Mulligan Defence Lawyers, is back to dissect a peculiar case from Vernon where a man faces assault charges for using his skid steer in a dispute with homeless trespassers. Learn what […]
Legal Language and the Realities of Drug Enforcement in BC
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminDiscover the true impact of British Columbia’s drug policy changes and the possible re-criminalization of hard drugs in public spaces as we navigate the labyrinthine details of Section 56 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. With the guidance of Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers, our latest conversation illuminates the gaps between government […]