Commenting on the failure of an accused to testify
R. v Prokofiew 2012 SCC 49 , released today, deals with, among other things, a judge commenting on the failure of an accused to testify. Section 4 (6) of the…
2012
Kentucky Judge Roasts Lawyer in Court – And on Tape
Background via ABA Journal.
Google Docs: one-year review
About a year ago, my institution made the campus-wide transition to Google electronic mail. Concurrently, Google’s suite of office applications known as Google Docs also became available, as it comes…
An Update on Tim DeChristopher
About a year ago I wrote a post on Tim DeChristopher, a brave young activist who was sentenced to two years in prison for disrupting an oil and gas auction.…
Nasty old lady kills swap box
Yesterday I watched a nasty old lady beat my swap box to death with her cane. Rosie and I were out for an afternoon walk in the Enchanted Forest. As…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Dene Moore reports on Enbridge’s efforts to turn the Northern Gateway pipeline review process into an inquisition against critics. But I’ll point out…
5230…Two Words: Lloyd Bentsen
20 years ago Lloyd Bentsen was a VP candidate who destroyed the GOP candidate, Dan Quayle, in a debate on the telly. He didn’t get elected though. Point being. WFDS
5229…Michael Vick Has A Dog
He’s the Philly QB who did some time for running a dog fighting ring. ESPN reports that he now has a dog and it has the haters and non forgivers…
Campaign Capers: Where in the world is the Supreme Court of Canada?
I confess to being a bit mystified. When the Supreme Court of Canada interrupted its normal summer hiatus to hear the appeal concerning the riding of Etobicoke-Centre, it appeared to…
Mitt Romney celebrity endorsements update
He’s doomed.
Take me to your breeder
Klaktron XII was the Hyper-Commander of the United Federation of Incredibly Regular Planets Space Vessel, Cheeznip. His was a storied career. He’d eaten ultrasonic oysters in the Seafood Nebula, and…
140Law – Legal Headlines for Friday, October 12, 2012
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, October 12, 2012: New BC Limitation Act to Come Into Effect on June 1, 2013 Lance Armstrong’s…
‘Hipster’ is not a real job. Neither is not having a job.
Last week, the CCPA released a report (authored by yours truly) about youth un- and underemployment in Canada. It showed that, while youth unemployment in Canada is not insubstantial –…
Hudak Promises More Stuff He Can’t Pay For
World class cities build underground. When finances are available, our priority for Toronto will be to build subways.Translation: one day far, far down the line (as it were), Scarborough will…
CBS 60 Minutes: "The Threat From Huawei" – Oct 8, 2012
The recent report by The US House Intelligence Committee concerning Huawei is causing concern in Saskatchewan in view of the $70 Million dollar contract recently signed between the Saskatchewan Party…
A Lost Generation
While the Harper government touts its record for job creation, it never mentions youth unemployment. That’s because it focuses on its core constituency — baby boomers, like me, who have…
Joe Biden comes out swinging, but Paul Ryan delivers his own blows
In pure political terms it seemed like a draw to me: Story
Vote SRBP for Best Political Blog in Canada #nlpoli #cdnpoli
Sir Robert Bond Papers is in the running for Best Political Blog in Canada for 2012. Round 1 voting is open and I respectfully ask for your support. Click on…
Northern Gateway: Not Going That Way
The latest poll out of B.C.: In the survey, respondents were shown a map with the proposed location of the Enbridge Northern Gateway, a new pipeline from Alberta to British…