By Jennifer Pritchett, Associate Editor As a mentor for junior counsel, Toronto criminal lawyer Melanie Webb believes in the value of giving back to the future of the profession. “We owe it to them.…
By Peter Small, AdvocateDaily.com Contributor A report on a Toronto laboratory’s discredited alcohol- and drug-testing process shows how important it is for child-protection lawyers to closely examine,…
By Peter Small, AdvocateDaily.com Contributor Britain’s high court has made a well-considered decision in refusing to allow the extradition of an Englishman with mental health issues to face computer…
By AdvocateDaily.com Staff The defence bar has become well acquainted with the frustrating reality of a bail system that suffers from numerous deficiencies, Toronto criminal lawyer Melanie Webb writes…
By Jennifer Pritchett, Associate Editor A recent Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision that ruled on informer privilege will have widespread implications for many criminal matters, says Toronto criminal…
By AdvocateDaily.com Staff Although a new law that exempts individuals who seek emergency assistance following a drug overdose from simple possession charges is laudable, it may not be enough to encourage…
On March 25th, Melanie returned to OBA Council, this time as Toronto Regional Representative. She previously sat on OBA Council while serving as Chair of the Criminal Justice Section.
By Jennifer Pritchett, Associate Editor Before any decisions are made about abolishing – or limiting – the preliminary inquiry in Canada, there should be careful research and consideration of the issues,…
By AdvocateDaily.com Staff Limited face-to-face lawyer-client visiting hours at some Ontario correctional institutions restricts full access to justice, says Toronto criminal lawyer Melanie Webb. Webb,…
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