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The SCC will consider the constitutional validity of the Criminal Code provision that prohibits the use of the extreme intoxication defence for violent offences. Julia Schabas breaks down the ONCA's ruling and discusses the case's implications. http://www.thecourt.ca/r-v-sullivan-scc-will-hear-constitu/

Can a plaintiff’s injury during surgery provide circumstantial evidence that their surgeon breached the standard of care? In Armstrong v. Ward, the SCC will consider the relationship between standard of care and causation in medical negligence suits. Erin Sobat has more before the January 18th hearing. http://www.thecourt.ca/scc-to-review-standard-of-care-and-/

In this post, Ali Imrie reviews the key court decisions of 2020, and highlights what to watch for at the courts in 2021. http://www.thecourt.ca/2020-year-in-review/

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal found that a nurse's posts to her personal social media accounts do not constitute professional misconduct. Julia Schabas breaks down the court's reasoning in Strom v SRNA and the extent to which regulators can discipline members' off-duty conduct. http://www.thecourt.ca/strom-v-srna-nurses-personal-social/

Fahamida Zahan discusses Lascaris v B’nai Brith Canada and the SCC denying leave to appeal, demonstrating the necessary constraints of anti-SLAPP legislation. http://www.thecourt.ca/lascaris-v-bnai-brith-canada-scc-lea

A conviction for breach of a bail condition requires proving subjective mens rea. Erin Sobat reviews the SCC’s renewed call for reasonable bail conditions in R. v. Zora, decided this past summer. http://www.thecourt.ca/r-v-zora-scc-renews-call-for-restra/

With Taylor v Her Majesty the Queen, Kerry-Ann Cornwall reviews what may be one of the first in a series of court challenges about the constitutionality of COVID-19 related legislation aimed at restricting certain activities. http://www.thecourt.ca/taylor-v-her-majesty-the-queen-the-/

Owners, Strata Plan LMS 3905 v Crystal Square Parking Corp reaffirms that pre- and post-incorporation contracts are bound by traditional contract law provisions. Adrian Zee explains the details http://www.thecourt.ca/owners-strata-plan-lms-3905-v-cryst/

In R v Canfield, the Alberta Court of Appeal found that unrestricted searches of traveller’s electronic devices at the border was unconstitutional. Julia Schabas takes a look at the decision and what it means for the future of digital privacy at the border. http://www.thecourt.ca/r-v-canfield-unrestricted-searches-/

Fahamida Zahan reviews the sentencing principles the SCC highlights for sexual offences against children in R v Friesen, discussing the importance of contextualizing systemic inequalities that often perpetuate cycles of violence. http://www.thecourt.ca/sentencing-principles-for-sexual-of/

Where's the maple syrup? In this article, Grace Shin asks whether the SCC in R v Vallières will collect $10 million in fines in lieu of stolen maple syrup and what the aftermath of the decision might be for future major fraud cases. http://www.thecourt.ca/a-sticky-situation-scc-grants-leave/