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Book Spotlight - December 2020
Continue to watch this space for promotions highlighting one of the books recently added to the PLA Library collection, as well as old favourites we think may be of interest to our PLA Library users.
Today's spotlight is on the book, Halsbury's Laws of Canada: Criminal Offences and Defences, 2020 reissue by Alan D. Gold. This title is available for borrowing by current PLA Members in good standing.
Published: August 24, 2020 by LexisNexis.
This volume sets out the law governing criminal offences in Canada, as codified by the Criminal Code of Canada, and the various technical and substantive defences that are available to an accused, either in the Criminal Code or through the operation of common law. Read more.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction
II. Investigative Powers and Enforcement
III. Interception of Communications
IV. Crimes Against Public Order
V. Impaired Driving and Refusal to Provide a Breath Sample
VI. Sexual and Public Morality Crimes
VII. Offences Involving Violence or Threats of Violence
VIII. Criminal Libel and Hate Propaganda
IX. Criminal Negligence and Recklessness
X. Offences in Relation to Family Relationships and Children
XI. Property Offences
XII. Firearms and Other Weapons
XIII. Proceeds of Crime
XIV. Ancillary Offence Provisions
XV. Statutory and Common Law Defences
Please be aware that the PLA Library stacks are currently closed for browsing and are only accessible to PLA Library staff. Please contact the PLA Library for information regarding how to access materials, borrowing privileges and our new late fee policy. *EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 27, 2020 - PLA LIBRARY STAFF WILL OPERATE REMOTELY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 AM AND 4:30 PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY RETURNING ONE DAY EACH WEEK.
This item is available for signout from the PLA Library to PLA Members only. You may borrow this item for one week (seven days).
Non PLA members are welcome to use this item in the PLA Library, but signout and borrowing privileges are limited to current PLA Members in good standing.
For a full listing of all of the new items added to the PLA Library Collection, please watch for your next issue of Peel Briefs (for PLA Members Only) or take a look at the New Books list for the current calendar year published in the Members' Corner.
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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UPCOMING! 2021 Membership Renewals
2021 Membership Renewals COMING SOON!
Watch for your personalized upcoming 2021 Membership Renewal package that will be distributed electronically to all current 2020 PLA Members.
Membership Fees are for the 2020 calendar year and will expire on December 31, 2020 - including 2020 PLA Membership benefits and privileges.
Not a Member but looking to become one?
Contact the Peel Law Association by Email or Telephone (905-451-2924) to request a 2021 New Membership package electronically from our Library staff.
When contacting the PLA, please provide the following details:
- Legal First and Last Name
- Law Firm Address
- Email Address
CLICK HERE to see our full list of PLA Membership Benefits!
Different phone number? New last name? Moved law offices?
PLEASE NOTIFY THE PEEL LAW ASSOCIATION OF ANY CHANGES TO YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION.
Download the PLA Change of Information Form here.
Please return the completed form by Email or Fax (905-451-3137) to the PLA Library.
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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UPCOMING CPD ~ November 2020
Upcoming November 2020 CPD
Join the Peel Law Association for the following upcoming CPD:
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
For further details, please see the attached flyer/registration form.
Please note, CPD attendance is limited to Lawyers, Articling Students and LPP candidates.
Not a member, but looking to become one? Please follow the links for the Membership Form and Fees, and a full list of PLA Membership Benefits. 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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Book Spotlight - November 2020
Continue to watch this space for promotions highlighting one of the books recently added to the PLA Library collection, as well as old favourites we think may be of interest to our PLA Library users.
Today's spotlight is on the book, Canadian Family Law, 8th edition by Julien D. Payne and Marilyn A. Payne. This text is a companion volume to Child Support Guidelines in Canada, 2020 (Payne and Payne) that is also in the PLA Library collection. Both titles are available for borrowing by current PLA Members in good standing.
Published: August 12, 2020 by Irwin Law.
Click here for more information about this title.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Family Structures and Canadian Family Law
Chapter 2: Marriage
Chapter 3: Cohabitational Relationships
Chapter 4: Domestic Contracts
Chapter 5: Family Violence
Chapter 6: The Crises of Marriage Breakdown and Processes for Dealing with Them
Chapter 7: Divorce: Jurisdiction; Judgments; Foreign Divorces; Grounds for Divorce; Bars
Chapter 8: Spousal Support on or after Divorce
Chapter 9: Child Support on or after Divorce
Chapter 10: Parenting Arrangements after Divorce
Chapter 11: Appeals
Chapter 12: Remedies Available under Provincial and Territorial Legislation
Chapter 13: Matrimonial Property Rights
Table of Cases
About the Authors
Please be aware that the PLA Library stacks are currently closed for browsing and are only accessible to PLA Library staff. Please click here for information regarding how to access materials, borrowing privileges and our new late fee policy. If you only wish to browse items within the PLA facilities, you must complete a PLA Workstation Reservation Form prior to coming to the PLA facilities to ensure that you will have a workstation to use while here. Requested items for browsing will be prepared and placed at your workstation prior to your arrival.
This item is available for signout from the PLA Library to PLA Members only. You may borrow this item for one week (seven days).
Non PLA members are welcome to use this item in the PLA Library, but signout and borrowing privileges are limited to current PLA Members in good standing.
For a full listing of all of the new items added to the PLA Library Collection, please watch for your next issue of Peel Briefs (for PLA Members Only) or take a look at the New Books list for the current calendar year published in the Members' Corner.
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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Book Spotlight - May 2020
Continue to watch this space for promotions highlighting one of the books recently added to the PLA Library collection, as well as old favourites we think may be of interest to our PLA Library users.Today's spotlight is on the book, The Six-Minute Criminal Court Judge, 2020 by Law Society of Ontario.
Published: January 25, 2020 by Law Society of Ontario
This resource can currently be accessed online from the Law Society of Ontario on AccessCLE here.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tab 1: The Calnen Solution / The Honourable David Watt.
Tab 2: When is there a Basis to Challenge for Cause? / The Honourable Michelle Fuerst.
Tab 3: The Jury Address What Works and What Doesn't / The Honourable John McMahon.
Tab 4: Issues in Jury Selection and Management: A Practitioner's Guide / The Honourable Steven Coroza, Colin Wood.
Tab 5: Preparing to Litigate Search Warrants in 6 Minutes / The Honourable Michal Fairburn.
Tab 6: Challenging Expert Evidence for Bias / The Honourable Andras Schreck.
Tab 7: Best Practices for Case Management / The Honourable Michael Code.
Tab 8: Victim Impact Statements: The Impact of Amendments to the Criminal Code after the Enactment of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights / The Honourable Rita Maxwell.
Tab 9: Effective Preparation for Pre-Trial Conferences / The Honourable Nancy Dawson.
Tab 10: Practical Considerations in Making Concessions at Trial / The Honourable Mara Greene.
Tab 11: Sentencing and the Absconding Offender / The Honourable Iona Jaffe.
Tab 12: § 276 CCC / Darrach Application Checklist and Decision Tree / The Honourable Andrea Tuck-Jackson.
Tab 13: Leaney Applications: Identification Evidence: Recognition / The Honourable Nancy Kastner.
Tab 14: The Production and Admission of Complainants' Records Under the Criminal Code / The Honourable Gregory Ellies, Manon Arbour and Nicole Daniel.
Tab 15: Tips on Appellate and Oral Advocacy / The Honourable Nancy Dennison.
Tab 16: Self Defence / The Honourable Jennifer Woollcombe.
Tab 17: Section 24(2) - Can R. v. Omar, 2019 SCC 32 be reconciled with R. v. Le, 2019 SCC 34? / The Honourable James Stribopoulos.
Tab 18: Summary of R. v. R.V., 2019 ONCA 664 / The Honourable Gladys Pardu, Victorica Wicks.
Tab 19: Recent Charter Cases Dealing with Impaired Driving / The Honourable Amit Ghosh.
Tab 20: Professionalism In and Out of Court / The Honourable Philip Downes.
Tab 21: LawPRO Criminal Claims Fact Sheet.
Not a member, but looking to become one? Please follow the links for the Membership Form and Fees, and a full list of PLA Membership Benefits. 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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