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Technology continues to advance with ever-increasing speed, and along with it, so too does the accompanying danger of cybersecurity risks in an increasingly digitized world. While in many ways our legal system has begun to engage with both new
In 2021, the Ontario Superior Court released the monumental decision, Klinck v Dorsay, which held that medical examinations involving genetic testing may be ordered in private civil actions. This decision was made in a medical malpractice lawsu
As the world’s attention continues to turn to the climate change crisis, innovative legal methods of environmental protection are beginning to emerge in response. This episode of Pro Bono Radio, hosted by Queen’s Law student Maeve McNaughton, f
Following a long history of social debate and discourse, Parliament legalized recreational cannabis across Canada on October 17th, 2018. Among the goals of this act was to put a halt to the illicit cannabis market while providing a safe supply
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) has been the subject of much controversy, especially in the last few years, and it continues to generate great debate today. The service, which permits doctors and other medical practitioners to facilitate the
This episode explores the topic of children’s voices in the family law system. The common law has evolved tremendously when it comes to children’s rights. From children being treated as chattels to a focus on the protection of children’s best i
In this episode of Queen’s Law Pro Bono Radio, we delve into the evolution of British Columbia’s drug possession laws. Our host, Herleen Sharma, takes us on a compelling exploration of how British Columbia has spearheaded groundbreaking changes
Tattoos are a creative process, sometimes collaborative but ultimately require skill and creativity. Many are original works of art created by tattoo artists for the bearer. The right to expression is a protected right held by all Canadians. Ta
The topic of the exchange of sexual services for consideration, more commonly referred to as prostitution, is quite controversial and often lends itself to strong opinions on both sides of the debate. However, the constitutionality of such work
This show explores the law of finders: This is the term used to refer to the collection of rules governing ownership of lost or abandoned property. Everybody learns a simple rule at an early age: finders keepers. But while the law does back thi
In August 2022, the State of California restricted the use of rap lyrics by prosecutors in criminal trials by passing a Bill which now requires judicial review of rap lyrics prior to admittance. This new Bill across the border offers an opport
As a historical point of contention for the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, section 33, also known as the Notwithstanding Clause, has been a topic of discussion for decades. What does section 33 mean? How did it come about? What have c
Internet regulation policies have huge implications for the Canadian public given the central role played by online platforms in our daily lives. Last year, the Canadian government put forth a series of proposals concerning internet regulation
This episode provides an examination of tort reform in Canada, with an expert in the field. This episode examines the existing tort system, how it could be changed, who is seeking this change, and (in that vein) how different people will benefi
Britney Spears has made headlines in the media since 2008, most notably with the #FreeBritney movement to inspire the end to her conservatorship controlled by her father. Fans were concerned for the 13 years that her conservatorship lasted. She
“Governments are going to have to think more seriously about whether just a negative role in the freedom of expression is going to be enough”. Section 2(b) of the Charter of Canadian Rights and Freedoms is premised on values that have been reco
Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act governs the province’s Wills & Estates law. As a statute, it deals with issues like the formalities for making a valid Will, how someone’s property is distributed when they die without a Will and the rules g
In the midst of the pandemic, it is clear that the Canadian prison system needs to change. The only question is how we should aim to change it. Some advocate for prison reform, while others stress the need for the abolition and replacement of t
In today’s digital age, social media has evolved to become an important, and sometime necessary, part of everyday life. With the boom of social media, personal information has become increasingly available and accessible. Correspondingly, some
This episode takes a dive into the world of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the new world of NFTs (or non-fungible tokens) and looks at their explosive growth in the past year as well as what the future holds for them. The focus of this episode
Shoplifting Civil Recovery Letters present unique challenges to both consumers and the legal community. The legitimacy of Shoplifting Recovery Letters remains shrouded in the mystique of “The Law”; hidden from society at large, the practice is
The advent of the internet and proliferation of social media has necessitated legislatures and courts around the globe to consider how to best address internet-based legal wrongs. On this week’s episode of Pro Bono Radio, Emily and Rebekah disc
The debate surrounding NCAA athletes’ ability to profit off of their name, image and likeness (NIL) has been raging on for years. The NCAA has strongly resisted allowing athletes to do so, but with recent legislation passed by certain states, t
On this week’s episode of Pro Bono Radio the team sits down with Adam Goldenberg to discuss politicization of the Canadian judicial system. In contrast to the U.S., Canada’s courts and judicial appointment process are seemingly much less politi
The American judiciary can seem like a wild place for us Canadians. We don’t really speak of a liberal or conservative court in Canada, justices aren’t rushed to the SCC just before an election, and we’ve moved on from social issues as the core
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