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2 Weeks Away ~ Motions: Beyond the Basics, Part Two - Rule 20 and 21 Motions (April 16, 2024)
Posted by Peel Law Association
on 2 April 2024
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If you select full series, you will be sent a video replay link for Part One.
Registration closes at 12:00 PM on April 16, 2024.
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Upcoming Library Closure - March 29, 2024 (Good Friday) & April 1, 2024 (Easter Monday)
Posted by Peel Law Association
on 28 March 2024
UPCOMING LIBRARY CLOSURE
The PLA Library will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1, 2024, for Good Friday & Easter Monday.
We will return to our regular business hours of 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend.
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Reminder ~ Motions: Beyond the Basics, Part Two - Rule 20 and 21 Motions (April 16, 2024)
Posted by Peel Law Association
on 26 March 2024
If you are having trouble viewing the image above, please click here for the .PDF version of the flyer.
If you select full series, you will be sent a video replay link for Part One.
Registration closes at 12:00 PM on April 16, 2024.
| Posted in:PLA CPDsNews and Updates |
Upcoming CPD - Human Trafficking Primer: What every lawyer needs to know (April 30, 2024)
Posted by Peel Law Association
on 22 March 2024
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Registration will close at 12:00 PM on April 30, 2024.
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Book Spotlight - Sentencing and Penal Policy in Canada: Cases, Materials and Commentary, 4th ed.
Posted by Peel Law Association
on 22 March 2024
Information provided on Emond's website:
Sentencing and Penal Policy in Canada: Cases, Materials, and Commentary, 4th Edition is a current and comprehensive analysis of sentencing laws and principles in Canada. This leading casebook covers all aspects of sentencing law, including judicial methodology, aggravating and mitigating factors, plea discussions, probation, imprisonment, and more.
Features:
- A new chapter on sentencing black offenders, including discussion of systemic factors, judicial notice, Gladue principles, relevant case law, and more.
- Coverage of recent amendments to the conditional sentencing and mandatory minimum sentencing regimes.
- A revised chapter on the Charter and sentencing to reflect new jurisprudence.
- The most recent national sentencing statistics from Statistics Canada.
- All new and significant case law and appellate decisions, including:
- R v Hills, 2023 SCC 2
- R v Nahanee, 2022 SCC 37
- R v Sharma, 2022 SCC 39
- R v Morris, 2021 ONCA 680
- R v Anderson, 2021 NSCA 62
For more information about this resource, click here.
This item is available to PLA Members in good standing for sign-out. PLA Members can sign-out up to three items for overnight use for a seven day period. Overdue charges may be applicable to items that are not returned by their due date.
Not a member, but looking to become one? Please follow the link for the Membership Form and Fees. You may also contact the PLA Library Staff by email, and they will be happy to assist you. It only takes moments to join, and the PLA Library Staff can process memberships on the spot. Once payment is received, you can take advantage of all your PLA Membership Benefits, including discounts on CPD programs and social events.
As a friendly reminder, the Peel Law Association Library, Lawyers' Lounge and related services are open to all lawyers who are in good standing with the LSO, articling students, and LPP candidates.
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