Supreme Advocacy LLP @supremeadvocacy
#SCC tweets from a boutique law firm helping lawyers with Leave to Appeals and Appeals to the Supreme Court of Canada (usually Eugene Meehan, K.C. or Tom Slade) supremeadvocacy.ca Ottawa Joined January 2012-
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When is “Administrative Discrimination” Authorized by Law? Listen to @supremeadvocacy April 25, 2024 edition of the Court of Appeal Decision of the Week Blog to learn more. open.spotify.com/episode/2A1SWP…
Our latest @supremeadvocacy weekly newsletter is out with the decision by the #SCC in 1 appeal. buff.ly/4bbYCCn
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses R. v. Edwards appeal. Military judges meet minimum constitutional norms re impartiality and independence. buff.ly/49Q1pjv #SCC
Our latest @supremeadvocacy weekly newsletter is out with decisions by the #SCC in 1 oral judgment and 8 leaves to appeal, plus our pick for the court of appeal decision of the week and much more! buff.ly/4dbEylw
Our latest @supremeadvocacy weekly newsletter is out with the decision by the #SCC in 1 appeal. buff.ly/3xFh1t0
Supreme Court of Canada allows the appeals in Société des casinos du Québec inc. v. Association des cadres de la Société des casinos du Québec and finds legislative exclusion of managers from collective bargaining constitutionally valid. buff.ly/3UnoZ2J.
Kudos to Gary Befus and the team at Walsh LLP who have been fighting the Sides v Canada case for decades (statement of claim issued in 1980!) and will still have to keep fighting. It was a pleasure to work with them on the FCA and SCC appeals.
Kudos to Gary Befus and the team at Walsh LLP who have been fighting the Sides v Canada case for decades (statement of claim issued in 1980!) and will still have to keep fighting. It was a pleasure to work with them on the FCA and SCC appeals.
Supreme Court of Canada allows Blood Tribe appeal and, even though breach of treaty claim is time barred, orders declaratory relief given longevity and magnitude of the Crown’s dishonorable conduct. decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-cs… #SCC
Our latest @supremeadvocacy weekly newsletter is out with the decision by the #SCC in 1 appeal. buff.ly/3VXiEfA
Our latest @supremeadvocacy weekly newsletter is out with decisions by the #SCC in 17 leaves to appeal, plus our pick for the court of appeal decision of the week and much more! buff.ly/3Jk2wNu
Our latest @supremeadvocacy monthly newsletter is out with a snapshot of what happened in courts of appeal across Canada last month. buff.ly/3Je37jQ
Our latest @supremeadvocacy weekly newsletter is out with the decision by the #SCC in 1 appeal. buff.ly/49jZzY0
Supreme Court of Canada in a 7:2 split dismisses the Eurobank Ergasias v Bombardier appeal. Clarifies when bank doesn't have to satisfy letter of credit obligation on basis of fraud exception. decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-cs… #SCC
Our latest @supremeadvocacy weekly newsletter is out with decisions by the #SCC in 12 leaves, plus our pick for the c.a. decision of the week. And we feature another last word that will help get you excited for the solar eclipse next Monday, April 8th. buff.ly/3POtwbD
Our latest @supremeadvocacy weekly newsletter is out with the decision by the #SCC in 1 oral judgment, 1 appeal & 8 leaves to appeal, plus our pick for the court of appeal decision of the week and much more! buff.ly/3VBQJBR
Supreme Court of Canada dismiss Dickson v. Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation appeal. Charter applies to First Nation, but residency requirement for Council doesn't infringe s. 15 as it's shielded by s. 25. decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-cs… #SCC
Our latest @supremeadvocacy weekly newsletter is out with decisions by the #SCC in 15 leaves, plus our pick for the ca decision of the week. And today’s last word will help get you ready for the solar eclipse. Where will you be watching from on April 8th? buff.ly/3TKwXmb
Our latest @supremeadvocacy weekly newsletter is out with the decision by the #SCC in 1 appeal. buff.ly/3wWNHha
The Supreme Court of Canada allows the Yatar v. TD Insurance appeal finding that it was an error to hold that, where there is a limited right of appeal, judicial review should only be exercised in exceptional or rare cases. #SCC decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-cs…
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The Supreme Court of Canada is ruling on the impartiality and independence of military judges this Friday. Here's our preview of the group of appeals to help with your predictions: supremeadvocacy.ca/2024/04/24/thi… #SCC
When is “Administrative Discrimination” Authorized by Law? Listen to @supremeadvocacy April 25, 2024 edition of the Court of Appeal Decision of the Week Blog to learn more. open.spotify.com/episode/2A1SWP…
The value of declaratory relief when there are no practical remedies available. Important as section 33 jurisprudence develops
Supreme Court of Canada allows Blood Tribe appeal and, even though breach of treaty claim is time barred, orders declaratory relief given longevity and magnitude of the Crown’s dishonorable conduct. decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-cs… #SCC
Sides appeal allowed in part, with declaratory relief for the Blood Tribe! Congratulations to my partners, Eugene Meehan, K.C. and Thomas Slade, and to the whole team on a job well done!
The Court has allowed the appeal in part and issued declaratory relief in Shot Both Sides v. Canada. An Indigenous tribe’s treaty land entitlement claim is statute-barred, but declaratory relief is warranted given the Crown’s dishonorable conduct: scc-csc.ca/case-dossier/c…
And Lundin Mining Corporation v. Markowich gets Leave!
Today, the Supreme Court decided the following leave applications. decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news/e…
What’s my biggest regret about leaving biglaw? That I’ll never graduate from Super Lawyer (tm) Rising Star to a full blown Super Lawyer (tm).
A Litigator’s Schedule 9:00-10:00 - Build courage for the day 10:00-11:00 - Triage emergencies 11:00-12:00 - Attempt to complete a task 12:00-1:00 - Lunch 1:00 - 2:00 - Stare at inbox 2:00-3:00 - Continue attempting to complete a task 3:00-4:00 - Daydream about a nap 1/2
The most fascinating part of being back on a law school campus are the outfits. Everything from crop tops, to sweats, to interesting coats and shoes. Fun how we crush all this individual style and expression out of people.
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The Court has allowed the appeals in R. v. Kruk and R. v. Tsang. It confirmed credibility and reliability findings by judges in separate criminal trials and restored two sexual assault convictions: scc-csc.ca/case-dossier/c…. #criminallaw #cdnlaw
“I actually did govern not for good headlines in 10 days but for a better Canada in 10 years,” Mr. Mulroney concluded in his memoirs. “I paid the price in media hostility and public disapproval. But I did so knowingly and willingly. Leadership … is about taking positions you…
Brian Mulroney, the prime minister from 1984-1993, has died at 84. Photo credit: Christinne Muschi / The Globe and Mail tgam.ca/3TiB6xC
When can a non-party affected by a class-action outcome invoke appellate jurisdiction in British Columbia? Listen to @supremeadvocacy's weekly Court of Appeal blog to learn more. open.spotify.com/episode/6sVZis…
Potentially a big internet privacy decision out on Friday: whether bare IP addresses attract a reasonable expectation of privacy. #SCC
The Supreme Court will deliver its judgment on the following appeal on March 1, 2024, at 9:45 a.m. ET: R. v. Bykovets. A plain language summary of the judgment will accompany the decision decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news/e…
New Collaboration: Today marks the beginning of a new collaboration with the folks at @supremeadvocacy to bring you their Court of Appeal Decision of the Week Blog in audio. Single Judge Applications: Permission to Appeal; Extensions of Time The full case that is discussed in…
This week's @supremeadvocacy Court of Appeal Blog discusses jurisdiction in the family law context. Listen on dicta: open.spotify.com/episode/1R9S8U…
Thanks to @supremeadvocacy, who I believe drafted an excellent Factum, helping me to challenge the likely unconstitutional secrecy that the @SCJOntario_en and @ONAttorneyGen are attempting to operate under. Eager readers can find it at michaelsfirm.ca/wp-content/upl…
Is there anything better than doing a deep dive into a legal issue and getting to write a practical legal opinion? Perhaps writing a factum is better. But that is it. The more senior I get, the less time I spend actually sitting down and digging into the law. My days are…
Thank you to @ErinDurant42 for speaking with me about mental health and the importance of sponsorship for women lawyers. Durant will appear at Canadian Lawyer's Women in Law summit in April #WomenInLawCA
Erin Durant on speaking up about mental health and the importance of sponsorship for women lawyers. Durant will appear at Canadian Lawyer's Women in Law summit in April. hubs.la/Q02k9NC00
It's with sadness that we announce @CTVTheDebate will not be continuing. We would like to thank all of our amazing guests, our followers and especially our viewers! We hope you enjoyed watching as much as we enjoyed doing the show!
Just like OC transpo is “stealing” when shitty service means people miss work, are late for appointments, or have to take an Uber. Remember, if you see someone skipping a fair, you didn’t.
At today's Transit Commission meeting, we heard some very different perspectives from councillors on those who skip fares. Councillor Curry thinks they're "stealing", whereas Councillor Leiper doesn't think fare enforcement blitzes are "fair to the most vulnerable residents":