Markson Law congratulates Joseph Markson, who was selected by his peers for recognition in the 17th Edition of Best Lawyers™ in Canada in the category of Criminal Defence.
Analysis by Kate Robertson featured in the Canadian Human Rights Commission's 2021 Annual Report to Parliament
In its 2021 report to Parliament, published in April 2022, the Canadian Human Rights Commission featured an interview by Kate Robertson on issues at the intersection of human rights and criminal justice. Access to the report is available here.
Joseph Markson to co-present at upcoming OACP Labour Conference
Joseph Markson and Stephen Leach will jointly present the panel “The OIPRD Experience Under the Old and New PSA” at this year’s Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Labour Conference.
The conference brings together police leaders and executives to discuss various legal, human rights, accommodation, and workplace issues facing law enforcement organizations today. The conference will be held March 22-24, 2022 in Toronto. You can find out more about the conference here, and through the agenda here.
Joseph Markson to present at annual PAO Employment Conference
Joseph Markson will present a lightning round of uniform discipline topics at the Police Association of Ontario’s annual Police Employment Conference this Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
The conference takes place on March 7-8 2022 in Richmond Hill. You can learn more about the event here.
Markson Law secures favourable outcome in matter involving Niagara police officer
All charges have been stayed against a police officer of the Niagara Regional Police Service at the request of the Crown after the credibility of the Crown’s key witness was called into question. The officer’s matter concluded on December 20, 2021. You can read the news coverage from The Globe and Mail, CBC, and St. Catharines Standard.
Joseph Markson to moderate upcoming panel at the OBA's Institute series program
Joseph will host the “Best Practices and Insights from Around the Globe in Criminal Law” panel at the OBA’s Institute Across Borders: Legal Issues and Best Practices for Ontario Lawyers from Around the World webinar on November 10, 2021. Attendees will learn about Canadian, Mexican, and US perspectives on criminal law matters and the status of court operations.
You can learn more about the event here.
Kate Robertson appears in the Supreme Court of Canada for intervener, Criminal Lawyers' Association, in appeal concerning the law of sexual assault
The appeal in R v Kirkpatrick is live streamed at 10:30 AM EST on November 3, 2021. The Criminal Lawyers’ Association’s factum is available online here.