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Appeal Allowed: Adam Nobody G20 Appeal Ordered to Proceed

The Divisional Court has reversed an Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) order, paving the way for the appeal by Adam Nobody of a disciplinary decision to proceed.  Falconers LLP lawyers Julian Falconer and Marc Gibson represent Adam Nobody in res...

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Fifth Estate Feature Sheds New Light on State of Thunder Bay Police

The Fifth Estate has found that police in Thunder Bay never bothered to find, and interview two key witnesses who were with Stacey DeBungee the night before he was found dead last year. Falconers LLP lawyers, Julian Falconer and Meaghan Daniel, represen...

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Jury Makes 28 Recommendations In Lena Anderson Inquest

On November 10, 2016 the jury on the Lena Anderson Inquest made 28 recommendations. Lawyers Julian Falconer and Asha James serve as counsel to the NAPS Chief of Police and the NAPS Board. One of  the recommendations made by the jury, was that Canada, On...

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A ‘Tragic Incident That Never Needed To Happen’

The inquest into the death of Lena Anderson, 23, who committed suicide in a police vehicle on February 1, 2013 concluded on November 9 with closing submissions from the parties. Lawyers Julian Falconer and Asha James serve as counsel to the NAPS Chief of ...

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First Nations Seeking Policing backed by the Rule of Law

Thursday November 3, 2016: The inquest jury into the death of Lena Anderson heard evidence from the NAPS Chief of Police, Terry Armstrong, and Board Chair, Mike Metatawabin about NAPS’ desire to be recognized as a police force under the Ontario Pol...

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Ontario responds to complaint from Anderson Family and NAPS regarding failure to permit Smudging inside for opening ceremony at Coroners Inquest

On Tuesday November 1st the Inquest into the death of Lena Anderson began with a traditional First Nation prayer and smudging ceremony. The ceremony was forced to take place outside the building because the building did not accommodate First Nation smudg...

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OIPRD Announces Unprecedented Investigation Into Systemic Racism at Thunder Bay Police Service

November 3, 2016: Director of the OIRPD, Gerry McNeilly, set out the terms of reference for the upcoming review of the Thunder Bay Police Service. Focusing on the practices and policies as they effect Indigenous people, Gerry McNeilly stated that his revi...

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Lena Anderson Inquest

Thursday November 3, 2016: The Inquest into the death of Lena Anderson continued today with the NAPS Chief of Police, Terry Armstrong and NAPS Board Chair Mike Metatawabin providing evidence. Chief Armstrong and Chair Metatawabin testified about the chron...

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Thunder Bay Inquest: Lena Anderson

On Tuesday November 1, 2016, the Inquest into the death of Lena Anderson will commence in Thunder Bay. Lawyers Julian Falconer and Asha James will serve as counsel to the NAPS Chief of Police and the NAPS Board. Ms. Anderson died tragically on February 1,...

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Family Barred From Participation At New Brunswick Inquest

The Inquest into the death of Glen Wareham began today in Moncton, New Brunswick, with Mr. Wareham’s family being denied standing to participate. New Brunswick is the only jurisdiction in Canada in which coroners cannot grant standing at an inquest to p...

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Benchers Comment on Fate of LPP Program

A Lawyers Weekly article quotes Bencher Julian Falconer on the Law Practice Program (LPP) that offers law graduates an alternative to articling in Ontario is sparking a vigorous debate among Benchers of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Convocation will v...

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Falconers LLP Lawyer Comments On TPS Board Chair Role with Conservative Party

Falconers Associate, Anthony Morgan, provides comment on Toronto Police Services Board Chair Andy Pringle’s fundraising role with Conservative Party leadership candidate, Kellie Leitch. Ms. Leitch is known for controversially championing the adoption of...

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