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Top BC lawyer cited by law society for alleged trust account mismanagement

The Law Society of BC has accused one of the province’s top criminal lawyers of mishandling more than $20 million in trust accounts, which it says could have “assisted in or encouraged dishonesty, crime or fraud.” In early December, the society, which regulates the legal profession in the province, issued a citation to Bolton, whose career spans 50 years in jurisdictions across North America. It alleges millions of dollars in Canadian and US funds were mismanaged and that Bolton should have known more about funds’ use in relation to a list of individuals, identified by a single initial only, some…Continue Reading

Locals react after province passes the Saskatchewan Firearms Act

Reaction across the province is pouring in after the province passed the Saskatchewan Firearms Act which aims to enhance public safety and protect the rights of law-abiding firearms owners.The new firearms legislation passed on April 6, 2023, right before the Easter long weekend. In a statement, the Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister said it’s important for Saskatchewan to have its own provincial firearms legislation to ensure the concerns of responsible firearms owners are taken into account. “This legislation will create a strong, consistent framework to enhance public safety and support the proud tradition of responsible firearms use and…Continue Reading

New California gas price law is another defeat for the oil industry

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – It was just a few weeks ago that California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the oil industry the second most powerful force on earth, trailing only Mother Nature in its ability to bend the elements — both physical and political — to its will. Yet on Tuesday, Newsom signed a new law that gave state regulators the power to penalize oil companies for making too much money, the first of its kind in the country. It’s the type of legislation the oil industry might have crushed in the past. But on Monday, the bill cleared the state Assembly…Continue Reading

Winnipeg police release more images, videos of suspects in assault near law courts

Winnipeg police have released more photos and a video of a man they say is a suspect in an attack on a woman near the provincial law courts in mid-March. Officers responded to a report of the assault in the morning of Mar. 17 and met with the victim. The 20-year-old woman suffered an injury to her upper body during the incident and was taken to hospital in a stable condition, police previously said. She told police she was walking from St. Mary Avenue to Kennedy Street shortly before 6 am, toward the law courts building in downtown Winnipeg, when…Continue Reading

Trump’s legal woes pick up speed as Republican 2024 race heats up | Donald Trump

As Donald Trump runs again for the White House, he is dogged by four criminal investigations that have gained momentum, including two focused on Trump’s zealous drive to overturn his 2020 election loss, raising the odds he will face charges in one or more inquiries in coming weeks or months, say former federal prosecutors. All four inquiries have accelerated in recent months with numerous subpoenas to close Trump associates and testimony by key witnesses before grand juries in Washington DC, Georgia and New York, that pose growing legal threats to Trump, plus several of his ex-lawyers and allies.Two investigations…Continue Reading

Space Law Update: One person’s space junk is another’s treasure – who is legally responsible for damage caused by space debris?

Why space junk matters On 4 May 2022, a heavy piece of unidentified metal crashed through the ceiling of a young Gympie family’s home – narrowly missing the bouncer in which their baby daughter had been lying moments earlier. Less than six months later, four pieces of space junk – which the United Nations says originated from SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Resilience – were discovered in paddocks in and around the Snowy Mountains region. Fortunately, no one was harmed and minimal property damage occurred as a result of these incidents. However, debris in low-earth orbit has increased by 50% in the…Continue Reading

Legal Update for Energy Lawyers – January 2023

This newsletter provides general information and is not intended to be comprehensive or to provide specific legal advice. Professional advice appropriate to a specific situation should always be sought. Contents:Court of Appeal decision on limitation periods relating to service contracts Nigeria renews its bid to overturn an $11bn arbitration award at London’s High Court UK government and the NSEC signed a memorandum of understanding on offshore renewable energy Courts clarify the extent of powers in respect of documents on personal devices High Court ruling on unintentional waiver of privilege ECJ affirms the right of every person to know to…Continue Reading

Witness list includes lawyers, bankers, accountants

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The trial of Alex Murdaugh began Monday, Jan. 23 and we have the latest from the Colleton County Courthouse. Murdaugh will face his first charges in a long list of criminal and civil allegations in the deaths of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, on June 7, 2021. These two deaths were the catalyst to the ruins of the Murdaugh dynasty and the unfolding of a much larger story. The Greenville News will be in the courtroom to give you the latest updates starting with jury selection until a final verdict is reached. Watch the Alex Murdaught trial live:Murdaugh trial…Continue Reading