Description: This presentation will follow the paths by which mentally disordered accuseds in the criminal system are managed from the time they initially appear before a court until discharged when their public safety risk falls below the statutory threshold. The...
Description: Join us for a discussion on the nuts and bolts of remote appearances and jurisdictional questions followed by a Q & A. Speakers: Judge Chisholm graduated from Dalhousie University law school in 1989. He was called to the bar in Nova Scotia in 1990 and...
Description: The Yukon Government (YG) announced a vaccine-mandate, which came into effect on November 30, 2021. There have been many questions from employers, employees, service providers, unions and others relative to the application of human rights legislation to...
Description: Family law matters involving children can be especially challenging. Our experienced panel will discuss the challenges and issues particular to this area of law. Three unique perspectives will be shared – from a judge, a family law lawyer, and a...
Description: Join Jocelyn Barrett of Lamarche, Lang & Barrett, and Elizabeth Reid of Fasken for a lively discussion on common pitfalls that they see in the employment law context. They’ll touch on jurisdictional questions, frequent issues that arise with...
Law Society of Yukon