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It's Case Alert Friday! This week, Professor @petersankoff takes a look at a Case of the Year contender: R v Robitaille, 2026 QCCA 785, which addresses what happens when the Crown wilfully fails to disclose.
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UPDATE: We’ve already raised $3,675 toward our $15,000 goal to help Kelvin move forward—and every contribution is making a real difference.
If you believe in rehabilitation and the power of change, please consider contributing.
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This week, we're back with a new advocacy tip!
In Bite Sized Advocacy #21, Professor Peter Sankoff shares tips on taking a stand when the judge doesn't want to hear you out.
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What can we say? @IRPlawyer's seminar was a triumph, earning a 100% excellent rating from our subscribers. Hail to the Queen! 👑
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It's Case Alert Friday! This week, Professor @petersankoff examines a case that helps establish the limits of youth custody in sexual assault cases.
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Tomorrow at 11:00 AM MDT 🚨
Join @IRPlawyer in her CDE seminar on Breath, Blood, and Tears: Understanding the Demands in Impaired Driving Cases.
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Issue #104 of The Beacon landed in subscribers' inboxes this morning, featuring expert analysis and key takeaways from the latest court decisions.
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Professor @petersankoff 's Guide to Criminal Defences - 2nd Edition is available in print or e-book (or just get the combo!).
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Join the amazing @IRPlawyer Kyla Lee in her upcoming seminar "Breath, Blood, and Tears: Understanding the Demands in Impaired Driving Cases" this Friday at 11am MT.
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It's Case Alert Friday! This week, Professor @petersankoff is joined by Thomas Hynes to discuss R v Vrbanic, 2026 SCC 19, the latest word on the right to a trial within a reasonable time under s 11(b).
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Issue #103 of The Beacon is out, packed with concise case summaries and expert insights on the most significant recent judicial decisions — saving busy criminal defence lawyers valuable time. Stay ahead of the curve & join today!
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Don't miss out on our latest Case Alert! Professor @petersankoff digs deep into the Supreme Court's recent decision in R v Saddleback, 2026 SCC 18.
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Still time to grab your seat,
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Sneak peak to what we will be covering in today's workshop if we have time to go beyond AI basics...
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Coming up tomorrow - join our Director of AI Innovation @lisafeldstein in a small-group, hands-on workshop focused on practical, conservative use of AI in legal practice.
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Lisa is more up on AI tools than anyone I’ve ever met in law. Join her this Friday at 11am MT/ 1pm ET. Do not miss and grab your spot today,
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May 19
1/4 Many lawyers are curious about or only lightly about AI. Many are also deeply uncomfortable with it. Questions about confidentiality, reliability, and professional responsibility matter, especially in legal practice. That’s exactly why I’m teaching a workshop on May 22.
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ProfessorSankoff'sCDE retweeted
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Friday's workshop is not just for criminal lawyers. It's for any lawyer learning to master the basics of AI.
Grab your Spot for @lisafeldstein 's upcoming Workshop: AI for Lawyers: What You’ve Missed and How to Catch Up.
The goal is simple: to help you feel more confident, informed, and ready to start using AI immediately in your practice.
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ProfessorSankoff'sCDE retweeted
May 14
What makes this CDE workshop different is that it is not a typical presentation. You will be setting up your accounts live so that you don't have to implement anything later! #lawyers #AI
Grab your Spot for @lisafeldstein 's upcoming Workshop: AI for Lawyers: What You’ve Missed and How to Catch Up.
The goal is simple: to help you feel more confident, informed, and ready to start using AI immediately in your practice.
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Grab your Spot for @lisafeldstein 's upcoming Workshop: AI for Lawyers: What You’ve Missed and How to Catch Up.
The goal is simple: to help you feel more confident, informed, and ready to start using AI immediately in your practice.
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The Beacon #102 launched this morning — featuring concise summaries and expert analysis of the latest key criminal law decisions.
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See why subscribers continue to rely on one of CDE's most favourite features every week. 👇
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Mark your Calendars and join @IRPlawyer Kyla Lee in her upcoming seminar on June 5th.
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