June 25, 2015 – Webcasting Convocation
Today, the Law Society of Upper Canada voted to make webcasting a permanent feature of Convocation. Julian Falconer, as a Bencher, has been a major proponent of this initiative since its inception. Read the transcript of June 25 Convocation LSUC webca...
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June 2, 2015 – Truth and Reconciliation
Today, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report regarding residential schools. Click here to access the six volume report on the TRC’s website. Julian Falconer, Julian Roy, and Meaghan Daniel of Falconers LLP have represe...
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May 26, 2015- Wind Farms: Cedar Point Information Session
A public information session was held on May 26, 2015 for residents in Camlachie with regard to the Suncor Cedar Point Industrial Wind Power Plant Project. Lawyers Julian Falconer and Asha James of Falconers LLP attended this information session and add...
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May 21, 2015 – R v Kokopenace Decision
Today, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its ruling in the matter of R v. Kokopenace. Justice Moldaver, writing for the majority, allowed the Appeal, stating that the order for a new trial is set aside and Mr. Kokopenace’s manslaughter conviction...
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May 1, 2015 – LSUC Bencher Election Results
“This is a very good day for those at the Law Society who have been pushing for governance reform. The reality of the limits on bencher terms, combined with a culturally diversified and energized new Bench means that real reform is on the horizon....
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April 14, 2015 – Inquest into the Death of Seven First Nations Youth
The Inquest into the Death of Seven First Nations Youth began today with a hearing to broaden scope of the Inquest. Nishnawbe Aski Nation, represented by lawyers Julian Falconer and Meaghan Daniel, is in attendance to argue that the scope should be expa...
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March 23, 2015- The Latest on Operation Invite: Fort William First Nation
Acting as support for a team from Nishnawbe Aski Nation, lawyers Julian Falconer and Meaghan Daniel from Falconers LLP are traveling to conduct community visits in Fort William First Nation, providing information about Coroners Inquest juries and offering...
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March 19, 2015 – Ontario Divisional Court Grants Appeal
Today the Ontario Divisional Court granted Donald Hervieux’s appeal from the dismissal of a medical negligence action. Mr. Hervieux, who lost all vision in one eye after being treated by the Respondent doctors, had his claim summarily dismissed by...
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March 17, 2015 – Operation Invite: Pic River and Pic Mobert
A team from Nishnawbe Aski Nation, supported by lawyers Julian Roy and Marc Gibson from Falconers LLP, is traveling to conduct community visits in Pic River First Nation and Pic Mobert First Nation, providing information about Coroners Inquest juries and ...
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March 10, 2015 – Operation Invite: Red Rock and Long Lake #58
A team from Nishnawbe Aski Nation, supported by lawyers Julian Roy and Akosua Matthews from Falconers LLP, is traveling to conduct community visits in Red Rock First Nation and Long Lake #58 First Nation, providing information about Coroners Inquest jurie...
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March 9, 2015 – Wind-Farm Costs Submissions
Four rural Ontario families appealed decisions of the ERT on constitutional grounds. Three multi-billion dollar wind companies sought to recover legal costs in the amount of approximately $340, 000 from the Drennan, Dixon, Ryan, and Kroeplin families. T...
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January 19, 2015 – Drennan, Dixon-Ryan & Kroeplin Wind Farm Appeals
January 19, 2015- Drennan, Dixon-Ryan & Kroeplin Wind Farm Appeals The Drennan, Dixon-Ryan, and Kroeplin Appellants are seeking leave to appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal on the constitutionality of the government’s approval process for wind...
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