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Having trouble finding a Will?

Posted by Peel Law Association on 30 October 2023

As a friendly reminder, the PLA website now has a page for posting Will Notices!

Check out our Will Notices page here: https://www.plalawyers.ca/will-notices.html

You can also find our page by clicking on the Will Notices link under the News & Notices tab at the top of our website.

Postings will be live on the website for approximately 60 days.
There is no fee for postings.

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Peel Briefs - Call for Submissions (Deadline November 15, 2023)

Posted by Peel Law Association on 27 October 2023

We are putting together our next issue of Peel Briefs and we want to hear from YOU.

We are accepting content submissions and suggestions until 4:30 pm on November 15, 2023.

Articles - Do you have an interesting item that you would like to submit? We are eager to hear about your anecdotes, poems, words of wisdom, playlists - anything you would like to share with the PLA community.

Comings and Goings - Have you recently moved to a new firm? Has your address changed? Let us know what is new with you.

Milestones - Are you about to retire? Are you proud of a new certification or accolade you have received? We want to know about it!

If you wish to submit an item for the upcoming issue of Peel Briefs, please contact the PLA Library by email at library@plalawyers.ca or telephone at 905-451-2924.

Do you want to post an advertisement? If you are hiring, looking for space, promoting an event or your services, you can get your ad in front of PLA members. Click here for our ratecard.

The deadline to submit an article or advertisement for the next issue is 4:30 pm on November 15, 2023.

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Book Spotlight - Prosecuting and Defending Drug Cases, 2nd Edition

Posted by Peel Law Association on 27 October 2023

Information provided on Emond's website:

Drug-related offences are one of the single largest areas of activity within criminal law. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated Canada’s opioid crisis, with overdose-related deaths increasing by almost 95% following the onset of the pandemic. This grim reality has led to new approaches in Canadian drug policy and the prosecution of drug-related offences.

Bestseller Prosecuting and Defending Drug Cases, 2nd Edition offers practical and up-to-date guidance on different types of drug offences, including possession, trafficking, importing, exporting, and production offences, as well as conspiracy and criminal organization offences in the context of drug distribution offences. These cases are addressed from both a prosecution and defence perspective, and provincial differences in practice or procedure are noted in each chapter.

FEATURES

Insights from expert contributors Janani Shanmuganathan and Aaron Shachter.
New discussion on changes to mandatory minimum sentencing.
New material on anti-black racism in sentencing, including decisions in R v Anderson and R v Morris.
Updated coverage of bail conditions, including ankle monitors, consideration of the COVID pandemic, and section 493.2 of the Criminal Code.
Additional material on the proceeds of crime and forfeiture, including R v Vallières and Vellone c R.
Practical guidance on Garofoli applications, including coverage of the step 6 procedure and R v Gero.
Practice tips, including familiarizing yourself with the PPSC Deskbook.
Up-to-date coverage of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act?, Cannabis Act, and relevant legislation.
Case tables to assist counsel in identifying sentencing ranges.
Analysis of new and significant cases

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.

If you are interested in signing out resources from the library, submit a book request to PLA library staff!

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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