Gittens & Associates
8 Kenna’s Hill A1A 1H9 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

On October 17, 2018 Cannabis became legal in Canada. What are the rules/questions relating to the promotion of Cannabis in Canada? Mark Gruchy, one of our lawyers here at Gittens & Associates, weighs in on the subject in an article with Canadian Lawyer magazine on November 5, 2018. https://www.canadianlawyermag.com//ambiguity-around-mark/

MEET TONY ST. GEORGE!!! Tony was born and raised in St. John’s. He graduated from Memorial University with a degree in Political Science and History in 1990 and a Law Degree from Dalhousie University in 1993. He was called to the Newfoundland Bar in 1994 and has worked in Goose Bay, Carbonear, and St. John’s. He has appeared at all levels of Court in the Province and just about every Court from St. John’s to Wabush and Grand Bank to Nain. He joined Gittens and Associates ...in January 2018. Tony is the proud father of two young girls and gets most of his running in chasing after them or occasionally hitting the local trails. Running is also known to be a good method of working off his wife’s excellent cuisine. He is a licensed private pilot but now leaves flying to the professionals. He loyally follows Arsenal FC through thick and thin.

MEET TONY ST. GEORGE!!! Tony was born and raised in St. Johns. He graduated from Memorial University with a degree in Political Science and History in 1990 and a Law Degree from Dalhousie University in 1993. He was called to the Newfoundland Bar in 1994 and has worked in Goose Bay, Carbonear, and St. Johns. He has appeared at all levels of Court in the Province and just about every Court from St. Johns to Wabush and Grand Bank to Nain. He joined Gittens and Associates ...in January 2018. Tony is the proud father of two young girls and gets most of his running in chasing after them or occasionally hitting the local trails. Running is also known to be a good method of working off his wifes excellent cuisine. He is a licensed private pilot but now leaves flying to the professionals. He loyally follows Arsenal FC through thick and thin.

Meet Matthew! Matthew Drover was born in St. John's, NL and graduated from Gonzaga High School in 2010. Following graduation Matthew obtained a MUN Degree in Psychology and Biology and went on to obtain a Law Degree from Dalhousie Schulich School of Law in 2017. Matthew joined our firm of Gittens & Associates in September of 2018 and was called to the NL Bar in October of 2018.... In his free time Matthew enjoys playing piano, guitar and saxophone as well as hockey and video games. We welcome Matthew to our Firm Family !

October 17, 2018 at 12:01AM cannabis becomes legal in Canada. Go to http://cannabis.nlliquorcorp.com/ for all of the information you need to know now!

An opinion piece for CBC by Mark Gruchy of our office. https://www.cbc.ca//newf/hmp-opinion-mark-gruchy-1.4739067

http://vocm.com//stricter-impaired-driving-amendments-giv/

http://www.cbc.ca//polyamourous-relationship-three-parents

This case arose as a result of a judge conducting a hearing by video. http://www.thetelegram.com//judging-screen-time-in-nl-cou/

http://www.cbc.ca//andrew-parsons-inmate-death-morning-sho

A recent decision regarding awarding contracts and the importance of having documents properly completed. http://www.thetelegram.com//conception-bay-souths-legal-c/

http://www.cbc.ca//politics/liberals-divorce-act-children-

B.C. Court of Appeal breaks new legal ground in deciding verbal extensions to loan are new contracts. http://www.cbc.ca//lottery-winner-appeal-loan-courts-1.467

http://www.cbc.ca//child-protection-act-to-be-updated-1.46

http://nationalpost.com//free-the-beer-case-loses-at-supre

http://www.thetelegram.com//newfoundland-and-labrador-cou/

Congratulations to Mark Gruchy! Mark has been awarded a medal for his work in the areas of constitutional rights and advocacy for mental health awareness.

http://vocm.com//honda-canada-recalls-generator-due-to-fi/

http://www.cbc.ca//cra-scam-text-email-phone-fraud-1.44947

It's important to follow up on your "to do" lists... http://www.thetelegram.com//man-accused-of-hitting-anothe/

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season.

Some useful information about the importance of keeping your dryer properly maintained. http://www.cbc.ca//nov/fire-hazard-clothes-dryer-1.4400429

An unusual assault case from the U.K https://www.theguardian.com//surgeon-admits-marking-his-in

http://www.cbc.ca//p/chief-justice-supreme-court-1.4444163

http://www.cbc.ca//supreme-court-justice-sheilah-martin-1.

http://www.cbc.ca//sofyan-boalag-dangerous-offender-1.4394

http://www.cbc.ca//newfoundland-power-andrew-parsons-gerry

check your dishwashers. http://vocm.com/news/health-canada-issues-dishwasher-recall/

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada spoke at MUN last night. http://www.cbc.ca///legal-aid-beverley-mclachlin-1.4363637

Mark Gruchy of our office on the recent changes to segregation at HMP http://www.cbc.ca//mark-gruchy-her-majestys-penitentiary-l

http://www.thetelegram.com//chief-justice-of-canada-to-rec

http://www.cbc.ca///nl-court-of-appeal-webstream-1.4308324

These new regulations are in force as of today. They include a zero BAC for drivers under 22, mandatory ignition interlock device as well as vehicle impounding. http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/rele//servicenl/0828n02.aspx

Mark Gruchy of our office was interviewed for this piece on Her Majesty's Penitentiary http://www.cbc.ca//calvin-kenny-rehabilitation-hmp-1.42811

This time next year there could be a very low cost option for flying from St. John's. Excited? http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/airline-1.4284017