Osgoode's Pro Bono Podcast

In this episode, Meghan tackles the unique considerations that are brought to bear when making sentencing decisions regarding indigenous offenders. in the wake of the Gladue decision. Meghan is joined by Jonathan Rudin, Program Director for Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto. Rudin's work has helped highlight and combat the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in Canada's criminal justice system. The contents of this episode are intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.

In this episode, Pulkit and Subhah sit down to discuss just what occurs during police stops. What are your rights? What discretion do detaining and arresting officers have? How does race play into these encounters? Joining them and providing his expertise is Faisal Mirza, an Osgoode Instructor, Criminal Defense Lawyer, and Co-Founder of the Sentencing and Parole Project.  The contents of this episode are intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.

In this episode, Warren Urquhart returns to discuss employment and labour law in the face of COVID-19. Tune in as Warren interviews Justin P'ng, a lawyer at Fasken, on workers’ right, occupational health and safety, and the technological implications of quarantine. The contents of this episode are intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice, please consult with a lawyer. Special thanks to Justin and Fasken! To keep up to date, please check out Fasken's COVID-19 Knowledge Centre below: www.fasken.com/en/knowledge/covid-19

In this episode, Osgoode 2L Laura Villani talks with Dean Embry and Erin Dann of Embry Dann LLP about criminal sentencing in Canada. The contents of this episode are meant as legal information NOT legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice, please consult with a lawyer. Sources Music: Sincerely by Kevin MacLeodLink: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5033-sincerely License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Embry Dann LLP Link: https://www.edlaw.ca/

Toronto is Sidewalk Labs’ first stop to create a “smart city”. However, there are major privacy concerns over the smart city concept. Tune in as Simon Kuan dissects the various privacy issues with David Goodis, the Assistant Commissioner of the Information and Privacy Commission of Ontario, to provide an in-depth look at the data collection that will happen in the smart city, the privacy implications of the data collection, and the ongoing debate about whether or not the city should permit the smart city’s construction. The contents of this episode are meant as legal information NOT legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.

Hide your summaries! Just kidding. In this episode, Osgoode 2L Laura Villani sits down with David Heppenstall, a fellow law student and former computer scientist to talk about the importance of digital file management and backup. The contents of this episode are meant as legal information NOT legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice, please consult with a lawyer. Sources Music: Sincerely by Kevin MacLeodLink: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5033-sincerely License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ File Retention and Destruction (Law Society of Ontario) Link: https://lso.ca/lawyers/practice-supports-and-resources/topics/managing-files/file-retention-and-destruction

In a matter of weeks, billions of people have had their lives uprooted because of COVID-19. How does the law factor in Ontario, and in general, Canada? In this episode, Warren Urquhart discusses how the law impacts possible drug treatment for COVID-19, workers' right to refusal, and the issue of discrimination during these unprecedented times.  The contents of this episode are meant as legal information NOT legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice, please consult with a lawyer. Sources: Thomson Reuters Practical Law Coronavirus Toolkit: Canada https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I5119acd361f511eaadfea82903531a62/View/FullText.html?listSource=Foldering&originationContext=MyResearchHistoryRecents&transitionType=MyResearchHistoryItem&contextData=(oc.DocLink)&VR=3.0&RS=cblt1.0&comp=pluk&firstPage=true&bhcp=1 Lexis Practice Advisor: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance Kit: https://advance.lexis.com/document?crid=9c3eda8a-1dab-4dcf-a89f-58268974a4bf&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fanalytical-materials-lpa-ca%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A5W0W-D0Y1-JWBS-601B-00000-00&pdcontentcomponentid=402959&pdmfid=1518425&pdisurlapi=true The Lawyer's Daily "Effective IP strategy: Patenting treatment for COVID-19 Infections: https://www.thelawyersdaily.ca/ip/articles/18131?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section OHRC: COVID-19 and Ontario's Human Rights - Questions and Answers: http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/news_centre/covid-19-and-ontario%E2%80%99s-human-rights-code-%E2%80%93-questions-and-answers-0 Government of Canada Website: Covid-19 and Health Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/announcements/interim-order-importation-sale-medical-devices-covid-19.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/fact-sheets/drugs-reviewed-canada.html https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/natural-non-prescription.html Government of Ontario Website: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/00e41 CBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-puts-brakes-on-new-eviction-orders-postpones-ones-in-the-works-because-of-covid-19-1.5499926 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD5oKQ6WtFQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr2GnZo2KiA CBS Los Angeles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD5oKQ6WtFQ

Tune in as Silas Lee interviews Russell Hall from Davies, Ward, Vineberg & Philips on the current status of the Cannabis Act. Yes, cannabis is legal, but how legal is it? What are your rights and what does the future hold?  The contents of this episode are meant as legal information NOT legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.

1L student Ethan Edwards is joined by Travis Usher, a senior recruitment partner with ZSA Legal Recruitment. In this episode, we explore some basics of interviewing for new law students preparing to apply for legal positions such as clinics, summer jobs, and OCIs. Travis talks about his experiences in law school and shares some insights about working in the legal profession. Travis offers advice for successful legal interviews including preparation, answering questions, and some interviewing do-nots. The contents of this episode are meant as legal information NOT legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.

Issues involving copyright are constantly prevalent within the music industry; not exclusive to indie-artists, big names such as Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams have also been targets of copyright claims in recent years.  Listen in as Simon Kuan interviews Osgoode Professor, Carys Craig, to introduce the topic of music copyright to our listeners and the implications that copyright claims have on artists. The contents of this episode are meant as legal information NOT legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.

In this episode, Silas Lee and Nolan Cattell interview Cassels Brock lawyer, Stephen Selznick, to discuss the nuances of sports law. What exactly goes on beyond salary caps in players’ contracts?  The contents of this episode are meant as legal information NOT legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.

Are emojis recognized by the law? Can they be admitted into court as evidence? Who interprets emojis? Tune in as Silas Lee and Victor Turcanu interview Osgoode’s Professor Elizabeth Kirley on the exciting developments of “emoji law”. The content of this episode is intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice please consult with a lawyer.

Where and how exactly do lawyers and law students learn about ethics? In this episode, Silas Lee interviews 3L students Kristopher Kinsinger and Kenny Hildebrand about their perspective and personal experiences in legal ethics. The content of this episode is intended as legal information, NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice please consult with a lawyer.

Nasra and Oliver sit down with Professor Richard Haigh to discuss the Notwithstanding Clause, our Charter Rights, and what the heck happened with Toronto City Council. The content of this episode is intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice please consult with a lawyer.

Ethan Radomski sits down with members of Innocence Canada, Stephanie Nowak and Bhavan Sodhi to discuss wrongful convictions and some of the current problems facing Canada's criminal justice system. To learn more about the wonderful work done by Innocence Canada in solving wrongful convictions, visit their website at www.innocencecanada.com. The content of this episode is intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal assistance, please consult with a lawyer.      

Randy Ramoodit sits down with Victor Martins, Shayyan Malik and Samiyyah Ganga to speak about their tips and experiences with the OCIs and Articling recruitment interviews. The content of this episode is intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice please consult with a lawyer.

Laura Villani sits down with Lisa Feldstein, a health lawyer and adjunct professor at York University to talk about legal capacity and substitute decision-makers. The content of this episode is intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice, please consult a lawyer.

Rebecca Summers visits Rexdale Legal Clinic in Toronto to meet with Ann McCrae and Tameka Francis to discuss a career in legal aid. You can find out more about the Rexdale Legal Clinic here: https://rexdaleclc.wordpress.com/ The content of this episode is intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice, consult with a lawyer.

Third year student Ethan Radomski sits down with Shanaaz Gokool, CEO of Dying with Dignity Canada, to talk about the state of medically assisted dying laws in Canada.   For more information on Shanaaz's organization, and medically assisted dying in general, visit www.dyingwithdignity.ca   DISCLAIMER: All content within this episode is legal information, NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice, contact a lawyer.