This is a fantastic appointment. Justice Horvat is an excellent lawyer, mentor and friend. She has been a true leader at the Law Society. This is great news for the bench and the rule of law.

Stockwoods lawyers Brian Gover and Spencer Bass received a resounding win today from the Supreme Court of Canada in Ontario (AG) v Restoule 2024 SCC 27, for their clients: 7 Northern Ontario First Nations. Decision here: decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-cs… #cdnlaw (1/3)

The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed that the state can face damages for passing legislation that violates the Charter. Read more about the Canada (Attorney General) v. Power decision below. ccla.org/criminal-justi…

Important case from Court of Appeal for Ontario upholding trial judge's stay of proceedings for 11(b) breach and treatment of so-called "knock on effect" of pandemic on delay in getting SCJ trial: R. v. Kirkopoulos - Court of Appeal for Ontario (ontariocourts.ca)

Noah Lyles with a POWERFUL message after winning his first Olympic gold medal 👏🏅

We're pleased to announce that Professor John Borrows is the 2024 #GuthrieAward recipient, our signature award to recognize #AccessToJustice champions. John is recognized as one of the world’s leading scholars and educators on #Indigenous law. bit.ly/3LSRi3V #LawTwitter

Important, long overdue guidance on border searches of electronic devices under s. 8 of the Charter

This is an important section 8 case for many reasons, including pushing back on the idea that laws authorizing highly intrusive searches (without any need for objective grounds) in a non-criminal/regulatory context will be given a constitutional pass. #cdnlaw

“The border is not a Charter-free zone.” CCLA applauds the important ruling regarding unreasonable search and seizure at the border in R. v. Pike and Scott. CCLA was an intervenor in the case. Read more below. ccla.org/press-release/…

I forgot to mention this. I have several quibbles, but overall, I wish more judgments were like this. Up front. Decisive. Well written. Kudos Tulloch CJO. It's truly nice work.

Our statement in the matter of R. v. Jacob Hoggard

R v Attard, 2024 ONCA 616: No reasonable expectation of privacy in a vehicle's electronic data recorder, provided that vehicle was lawfully seized following an accident.

A real honour to be inducted as a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. I am lucky to have the support of wonderful colleagues at Stockwoods LLP and beyond, and to be a member of such a rewarding profession.

John Borrows receives Guthrie Award for contributions to Indigenous law. Awardee empowers lawyers and others 'to pursue access to justice in Indigenous contexts': judge. hubs.la/Q02Lxk5g0

A very important decision from Court of Appeal for Ontario on a difficult issue

⚖️ A former UK Supreme Court justice has written a stinging criticism of the US Constitution and the US Supreme Court. The entire essay is worth reading, whether or not you agree with the author. Full text: prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/united-s…

All 14 of our partners are recognized as among the Best Lawyers in Canada (including our two newest partners, Stephen Aylward and Ryann Atkins, as "Ones to Watch"). Together, the recognitions span a broad range of practice areas, from commercial and public law to criminal defence.

Read more here: bestlawyers.com/firms/stockwoo…

I got to know now-Justice Kalajdzic as a fellow bencher at Convocation. One of the smartest and most empathetic lawyers I have met. The Law Society’s loss will be the judiciary’s (and the people of Windsor’s) gain. Tremendous appointment.

Congratulations to Justice Jasminka Kalajdzic on her appointment as a judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario. Justice Kalajdzic was recognized by the OBA in 2023 for the significant impact she has made through her access to justice work. canada.ca/en/department-… 1/2