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R. v. Tse - Supreme Court establishes notice requirement for wiretaps
184.4 of the Criminal Code, being the only legislative provision which authorizes an electronic interception in the absence of either the consent of one of the participants or a prior judicial authorization. Section 184.4 exists in recognition of the
Updated: 05/01/2012 12:52P
EEOC limits employer use of criminal records and clarifies Title VII covers
The EEOC acknowledges that employers may have a defense if another federal law or regulation conflicts with its guidelines, but state laws that conflict with Title VII (ie, those that authorize use of criminal records in employment decisions but cause
Updated: 05/01/2012 12:41P
EEOC issues guidance for use of conviction and arrest records
Although federal law does not explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of arrest and conviction records, courts and the EEOC have consistently determined that an employer's use of criminal history information can be discriminatory because of the
Updated: 05/01/2012 12:35P
Court of Appeals Issues New Decisions
by Steven Getman on 5/1/2012 Steven Getman attorney reports that New York State's highest court has issued a number of decisions this week on civil and criminal law. • the sentencing ranges courts must adhere to when imposing a determinate sentence of
Updated: 05/01/2012 12:10P
Court of Appeals Issues New Decisions
by Steven Getman on 5/1/2012 Steven Getman attorney reports that New York State's highest court has issued a number of decisions this week on civil and criminal law. • the sentencing ranges courts must adhere to when imposing a determinate sentence of
Updated: 05/01/2012 12:10P
Law to wipe gay sex convictions given royal assent
However, the change in that law was not retroactive, so there also remained a number of people required to disclose a criminal record for a sexual offence, despite the action that they took part in having subsequently become legal.
Updated: 05/01/2012 11:55A
Gang recruiting targeted with proposed law
Encouraging or pressuring someone to join a gang could become a crime under a new bill introduced by Conservative MP Parm Gill. The MP, who represents the Toronto suburb of Brampton-Springdale, introduced bill C-394, in February.
Updated: 05/01/2012 11:52A
Ottawa to support bill against gang recruiting
If passed into law, Bill C-394 would make it an offence to recruit or encourage a person to join a criminal organization. The offence would be punishable by a maximum five-year prison term. It would also carry a mandatory minimum sentence of six months
Updated: 05/01/2012 11:48A
Backbencher's anti-gang bill gets govt support
The Harper government is throwing its support behind a Tory backbencher's bill designed to prevent people from being recruited into criminal gangs. Justice Minister Rob Nicholson says the government will vote in favour of the Criminal Organization
Updated: 05/01/2012 11:40A
Law Professor: Megaupload Prosecution A 'Depressing Display Of Abuse Of
Megaupload's business choices may not have been ideal, but Megaupload has a number of strong potential defenses for its users' activities, including 512(c), lack of volitional conduct and more. Whether it actually qualified for these is irrelevant;
Updated: 05/01/2012 11:39A
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