What happens when the right to a fair and public trial clashes with the need to protect informer confidentiality? This episode of our podcast takes you through a riveting journey into the complex world of informer privilege and the right to a transparent judicial process. We scrutinize a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision involving a secret trial in Quebec, where the Quebec Court of Appeal overturned the conviction due to abuse of process. Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers...

Can corporations truly safeguard your privacy, or are we all at risk? Join us as we tackle this pressing question with Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers. In one of the most startling cases in recent memory, we dissect how an employee at the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) sold personal information, resulting in arson and shootings. You'll learn about the class-action lawsuit that followed and the judicial system's decision to award $15,000 per affected individual...

How does a jury decide the value of the emotional and physical toll from a medical misdiagnosis? Join us as we explore a poignant case where a woman was mistakenly diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent unnecessary surgery, leading to a $400,000 jury award. We'll unravel the stringent criteria needed to hold a doctor legally accountable and dissect the often-mysterious process by which juries calculate non-pecuniary damages such as pain and suffering. This segment promises to shed light o...

Could the very pillars of legal independence be shaking in British Columbia? Michael Mulligan, Barrister and solicitor of Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joins us in dissecting the controversial Legal Professions Act. His perspective shines an unflinching light on how this act could threaten the impartiality crucial to our justice system and the public interest. Get ready for a stirring analysis of the government's rush to legislate, the alarm sounded by legal professionals, and the constitutional ...

Discover the unexpected legal twist when a skid steer transforms from a farm machine into an alleged weapon! Michael Mulligan, our expert from Mulligan Defence Lawyers, is back to dissect a peculiar case from Vernon where a man faces assault charges for using his skid steer in a dispute with homeless trespassers. Learn what makes a skid steer a "weapon," and get a masterclass in the legalities of assault and dangerous driving. Plus, we'll navigate the nuances of a justice system where the Sup...

Discover the true impact of British Columbia's drug policy changes and the possible re-criminalization of hard drugs in public spaces as we navigate the labyrinthine details of Section 56 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. With the guidance of Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers, our latest conversation illuminates the gaps between government announcements and the actual legal language, leaving us questioning the intent behind recent amendments. Mulligan also sheds light o...

Prepare to be engrossed as Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers dissects the intricate case of Ms. Davidson, deputy leader of the federal Green Party, whose criminal contempt conviction has stirred debate. The fine line between staunch activism and legal adherence is put to the test in our discussion of her bail pending appeal. We'll explore whether Davidson's bold pre-sentencing declarations will hold true as we scrutinize the nuanced balance of upholding one's convictions vs the r...

Join the riveting conversation with Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers as we unravel the complexities of the presumption of innocence in a special episode that delves into the legal labyrinth following a man arrested for multiple carjacking incidents. Mulligan illuminates the difficult decision points for police post-arrest and lays bare the intricacies of bail assessment, particularly when the individual in question has no criminal history. As we dissect the safeguards of communi...

Prepare to navigate the tumultuous waters of legal reform and societal justice with our guest, Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers. Our latest episode peels back the layers of Bill 21, a contentious BCNDP legislation aimed at bringing the regulator of lawyers in British Columbia under political control. Feel the electric tension as we dissect the Law Society of BC's apprehensions, the BC Conservative Party's firm stance on repeal, and the international law implications flagge...

British Columbia's legal system faces a seismic shift with Bill 21, a move that could rock the bedrock principle of lawyer independence. As the government nudges its way into the Law Society's boardroom, we're left pondering: will the scales of justice tilt in favour of those in power? This episode pulls back the curtain on the potential repercussions of such unprecedented government involvement. Joined by Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defense Lawyers, we dissect the changes proposed to the ...