Monthly Archives: July 2023

R v. Kahsai Judgment Release SCC July 28 2023

Despite that the appeal was lost, the Judgment is a very helpful clarification of (dreaded) CLA v AG, which has been a bit of a thorn in my side anyway for 10+ years now. Really excellent language in this Judgment … Continue reading

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ASA 2022/2023 Articling Student Asad Rai Gets Called to the Bar – July 2023

Congratulations to our articling student Asad Rai who is getting called to the Ontario Bar this month! In keeping with my firm’s long tradition of hiring internationally trained students, Asad studied law in Wales – how cool is that? It’s … Continue reading

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Law360 Article about King’s Counsel Designation – July 11 2023 – Amanda Jerome

I spoke with Law360’s Amanda Jerome about the return of the KC Designation and concerns the bar have about lack of transparency around process, together with the inclusion of former AG Caroline Mulroney on the list of 90+ new KC’s … Continue reading

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Law360 Opinion Column July 13 2023: Return of King’s counsel designation not recognition bar needs right now | Anita Szigeti

After being interviewed by Amanda Jerome for an article on this topic in Law360, I found I had some other things to say about why the KC designation really is not the recognition we need to see right now. My … Continue reading

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Anita appears on Kelly and Ramya – interviewed by Danielle McLaughlin for her “Know Your Rights!” Segment – Accessible Media Inc – July 10 2023

On July 10, 2023, I spoke about access to justice issues that individuals with serious mental health issues face, on an innovative Cable TV show hosted by Kelly and Ramya on Accessible Media Inc. On Kelly and Ramya – Accessible … Continue reading

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