The national forum brings together lawyers, law enforcement professionals, regulatory investigators, judges, and computer forensic specialists to provide guidance and grounding in the current law of computer crime and electronic search and seizure issues. Kate presented on the use of algorithms and facial recognition in criminal and regulatory investigations.
Kate Robertson to present at the 13th National Symposium on Tech Crime and Electronic Evidence
Kate Robertson will join Crown counsel and law enforcement personnel to discuss how the latest technologies, digital investigations, and digital evidence affect practical issues and approaches regarding search and seizure at Osgoode Hall’s annual conference.
The event takes place via webcast September 14, 2020. You can find out more about the event here.
Joseph Markson, acting as criminal counsel on tax-related matters, was recognized by Canadian Lawyer Magazine in its Top Ten Tax Law Boutique ranking for 2019-20
In 2019, Canadian Lawyer Magazine recognized the criminal defence team that is comprised of Markson Law and tax law counsel at Morris Kepes Winters LLP in its ranking of the top ten tax law boutiques across the country. Canadian Lawyer Magazine stated that MKW LLP—including its criminal defence team on tax-related matters—is “one of Canada’s leading tax boutique law firms.” Read more from Canadian Lawyer Magazine here. Joseph Markson acts as criminal counsel to MKW LLP.
Kate Robertson counsel for intervener in privacy victory at the Supreme Court of Canada pertaining to computer-based police investigations
Kate Robertson acted as counsel for the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) in an important case about constitutional protection for privacy in personal electronic devices and computers. Read related news coverage here. The case will have importance in years to come in computer-based criminal investigations.
Joseph Markson speaks at The Advocates' Society conference on cross-border issues in corporate criminal investigations and defence
The Advocates’ Society’s conference on Cross-Border Issues for Litigators was held in Toronto. Joseph spoke to the conference on the subject of corporate investigations and defence. The conference provided critical national and international perspective on current cross-border issues for all litigators involved in cross-border challenges.
Joseph Markson interviewed by the Toronto Star in relation to investigation into offshore tax evasion
Joseph Markson was interviewed in the Toronto Star about court orders in relation to prominent Canadian financial institutions following the release of the Panama Papers and the development of an ongoing investigation into offshore tax evasion. Read more from the article here.