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Court orders production of subsequent lawyer’s file
Friday, December 2, 2022Stephen A. ThieleLitigationEvidence, Privilege, Solicitor-Client, Waiver
Although solicitor-client privilege is a fundamental civil and legal right belonging to a client, the right is not absolute and...
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Court grapples with fake electronic evidence and Zoom imposter witness
Tuesday, March 9, 2021James R.G. CookLitigationRules of Professional Conduct, Ontario Evidence Act, Evidence, Zoom
As we discussed in a recent blog, technological advances have resulted in a digital revolution in the justice system, but these same...
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President of Queen’s Privy Council for Canada to be an “adverse witness” in potato farmer’s case
Friday, January 15, 2021Stephen A. ThieleLitigationEvidence, Witnesses, Political Law, Adverse Witness
The examination of witnesses at a trial is governed by certain basic rules. For a witness who is being questioned by the side for which that person is a...
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Former Agriculture Minister Not Required to Testify
Friday, January 8, 2021Stephen A. ThieleLitigationCivil Litigation, Evidence, Witnesses, Political Law, Interprovincial Summonses Act
Despite courts moving to electronic hearings whereby theoretically a witness could appear virtually from anywhere...
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