On The Wire
Assessing State Conduct Under the Grant Test
- February 15, 2025
The admissibility of drugs and guns seized by the Vancouver police from a downtown eastside apartment was central to the conviction of a suspected drug dealer. A motion judge admitted the evidence although it was tainted by a police officer…
Charter Rights and Police Body-Worn Cameras
- January 31, 2025
Canadian law enforcement agencies have been rolling out body-worn cameras requiring police officers to record all interactions with the public in the course of their duties with an exception that allows for deactivation when directed by a supervisor. A recent…
The Rise and Fall of Do Kwon and Terraform Labs
- January 15, 2025
Cryptocurrency magnate Do Kwon has landed in a New York court where he pleaded not guilty to allegations of a multi-billion dollar fraud stemming from the collapse of blockchain platform Terraform Labs. Mr. Kwon had been extradicted from Montenegro where…
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