Victoria Lawyer Michael Mulligan on Legally Speaking discussing the continued camping on the lawn of the Victoria Courthouse, a Federal Court decision striking down medical marijuana regulations and a book by convicted serial killer Robert Pickton. Despite being given notice to vacate the lawn of the Victoria Courthouse, and the provision of alternative housing, many campers have […]
RCMP officer sentenced Ghomeshi Acquitted and BC Election Finance
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminVictoria lawyer Michael Mulligan on CFAX 1070 Legally Speaking discussing a Sidney / North Saanich RCMP officer sentenced to six months in jail for possession of child pornography, the judge’s reasons for acquitting Jian Gomeshi, and BC election finances laws that permit unlimited donations. RCMP officer sentenced to 6 months A Sidney / North Saanich […]
Times Colonist Opinion – Judicial Independence by Michael Mulligan
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminTimes Colonist Opinion – Judicial Independence by Michael Mulligan Judicial independence is not a benefit for judges — it is a protection for the weak from the strong, the minority from the majority and everyone from the excesses of government. It is the foundation of the rule of law. In Canada, we are fortunate: Our […]
Courthouse Camping – Injunction Application
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminVictoria Lawyer Michael Mulligan on CFAX 1070 – Legally Speaking – discussing the court process which has now been started by the Province of British Columbia seeking an injunction to remove the people who have been camping on the lawn of the Victoria courthouse. A copy of the Notice of Civil Claim can be found […]
Legally Speaking: Courthouse Camping – Marijuana and Pickton Book
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminVictoria Lawyer Michael Mulligan on Legally Speaking discussing the continued camping on the lawn of the Victoria Courthouse, a Federal Court decision striking down medical marijuana regulations and a book by convicted serial killer Robert Pickton. Despite being given notice to vacate the lawn of the Victoria Courthouse, and the provision of alternative housing, many campers have […]
Michael Mulligan on CFAX 1070 – Legally Speaking – Shadow Flipping
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminVictoria Lawyer Michael Mulligan on CFAX 1070 Legally Speaking discussing shadow flipping, the death of Antonin Scalia and a man jailed for pretending to be a lawyer. The fast rising housing market in the Vancouver area has facilitated a practice known as shadow flipping whereby a realtor will arrange to assign a house sale contract, sometimes more […]
Ghomeshi Trial Submissions Finished
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminVictoria Lawyer Michael Mulligan on CFAX 1070 – Legally Speaking – discussing the conclusion of the Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault trial. Submissions by the Crown and defence are now complete and the trial judge has reserved his decision until March 24th. The trial has been remarkable for the repeated, pointed, impeachment of the complaints based […]
Legally Speaking – Court Camping Sheriff Shortage and Ghomeshi
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminVictoria Lawyer Michael Mulligan on CFAX 1070 – Legally Speaking. A busy week for legal events. The Provincial Government is considering new homeless shelters and the legal process to remove the people currently camping on provincial land next to the Victoria courthouse is discussed. In addition, trials have been interrupted twice over the past week as […]
Human Rights Tribunal – First Nations Children
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminVictoria Lawyer Michael Mulligan on CFAX 1070 – Legally Speaking – discussing the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision that the federal government discriminated on the basis of race and or national or ethnic origin by providing inadequate child and family services to First Nations children living on reserve. First Nations children living on reserve face significant challenges. […]
Legal Fees for BC Government Employees
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminIf an employee of the Province of British Columbia is charged with an offence, as a result of conduct in the course of their employment, their legal fees are paid for by the government. If the employee is found guilty, they are expected to pay the money back. Following the BC Rail legislature raid case where […]
ICBC fails to disclose impaired driving report as required
/in Legal News /by mtp_adminIn 2010 the Province of British Columbia introduced new impaired driving legislation. The legislation resulted in most impaired driving allegations being dealt with by way of a 3, 7, 30 or 90 day administrative driving prohibition rather than a criminal charge. Since 2010 the administrative impaired driving legislation scheme has been the subject of various court […]