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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada takes important step toward creation of an independent Criminal Case Review Commission

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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That is why the Government of Canada is taking steps to establish an independent Criminal Case Review Commission to ensure that potentially wrongfully convicted people can have their applications reviewed expeditiously and by an independent body.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada is taking steps to establish an independent Criminal Case Review Commission to ensure that potentially wrongfully convicted people can have their applications reviewed expeditiously and by an independent body.
  • Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, took an important step forward by appointing the Honourable Harry LaForme, former justice of the Ontario Court of Appeal, to lead public-facing consultationson the creation of an independent Criminal Case Review Commission.
  • I am pleased to appoint two distinguished former justices, the Honourable Harry LaForme and the Honourable Juanita Westmoreland-Traor,to hold public-facing consultations on the creation of an independent Criminal Case Review Commission.
  • This represents an important step forward in the establishment of an independent Criminal Case Review Commission in Canada."

LGBTQ+ Judges Celebrate the Career of Judge Paul Feinman

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges celebrates the career of Judge Paul Feinman upon his retirement from the New York Court of Appeal, the state's highest court.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges celebrates the career of Judge Paul Feinman upon his retirement from the New York Court of Appeal, the state's highest court.
  • First elected to the state Supreme Court in 2007, Judge Feinman served as President of the International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges from 2008 to 2011 and is a beloved and essential member of the Association.
  • Upon elevation to the state's highest court in 2017, Judge Feinman became the Court of Appeal's first openly gay member, opening the door for LGBTQ+ judges in New York and beyond.
  • LGBTQ+ Judges' President Judge Tara Flanagan of the Alameda County, California Superior Court stated:
    attorneys to assume the bench.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontario

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, March 24, 2021 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 24, 2021 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • Mohan Sharma, Executive Legal Officer at the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Toronto, is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario.
  • Mr. Justice Sharma replaces Mr. Justice L. Sossin (Toronto), who was elevated to the Court of Appeal effective November 24, 2020.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Legal professions, Law, Practice of law, Law of the United Kingdom, Federal Court, Federal Court of Canada, David Lametti, Judge, Attorney general, Justice

OTTAWA, ON, March 3, 2021 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 3, 2021 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • Angela Furlanetto, Prothonotary of the Federal Court in Toronto, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court.
  • Prior to her appointment as a judge, Madam Justice Furlanetto was a prothonotary of the Federal Court, presiding over and managing many actions and applications since her appointment on March 8, 2019.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

EU Court of Justice: five judges and an advocate-general appointed

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Saturday, February 20, 2021
Legal professions, Judge, European Court of Justice, Advocate general, Government, Law, Labor, Judicial system of Finland, Gujarat High Court

The representatives of the governments of the member states today appointed four judges and an advocate-general to the Court of Justice and a judge to the General Court.

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  • The representatives of the governments of the member states today appointed four judges and an advocate-general to the Court of Justice and a judge to the General Court.
  • Mr Miroslav Gavalec (Slovakia) and Ms Octavia Spineanu-Matei (Romania) have been appointed judges to the Court of Justice for a first term of office.
  • The terms of office of Mr Niilo Jskinen (Finland) and Mr Lars Bay Larsen (Denmark) as judges of the Court of Justice have been renewed.
  • Background

    The Court of Justice of the European Union consists of two courts: the Court of Justice and the General Court.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces appointment at the Specific Claims Tribunal

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment.
  • The Honourable Victoria R. Chiappetta, a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, is appointed as theChairperson of the Specific Claims Tribunal for a term of five years, effective December 11, 2020.
  • The Specific Claims Tribunal is an independent adjudicative body established as part of the federal government's Justice at Last policy.
  • The Tribunal is composed of up to six full-time federal judges appointed from provincial superior courts across the country.

Trellis Extends State Trial Court Research & Analytics Reach to Include Delaware and Cook County, Illinois

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trellis Research Inc. ("Trellis"), an AI-powered state trial court legal research and analytics platform, today announced it has expanded coverage to trial courts throughout Delaware and Cook County, Illinois.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trellis Research Inc. ("Trellis"), an AI-powered state trial court legal research and analytics platform, today announced it has expanded coverage to trial courts throughout Delaware and Cook County, Illinois.
  • "As part of our mission to improve access to state trial court records, we're onboarding new courts in Delaware and Cook County, Illinois" said Nicole Clark, CEO and Co-Founder of Trellis.
  • **Google-Like State Trial Court Keyword Search - Common trial court keyword search terms supported include: parties, court, legal issue, judge, motion type, and even opposing counsel.
  • Trellis is providing users complimentary 14-day access to its AI-powered state court legal research and judicial analytics platform.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Ontario

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Thursday, November 26, 2020
David Lametti, Court of Appeal for Ontario, The Honourable, Judge, Practice of law, Occupations, Law

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • The Honourable Lorne Sossin, a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, is appointed a Justice of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
  • Justice Lorne Sossin was appointed to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in 2018.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Co-founders Urge Support of Scholarship Established in Memory of the Honorable Judge Peggy Hora

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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and Mr. David Wallace, a highway safety and DUI expert, urge their colleagues and friends to support ascholarship established in memory of Judge Peggy Fulton Hora, an illustrious jurist and co-founder of the Justice Speakers Institute (JSI),an essential resource on national and international justice issues.

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  • and Mr. David Wallace, a highway safety and DUI expert, urge their colleagues and friends to support ascholarship established in memory of Judge Peggy Fulton Hora, an illustrious jurist and co-founder of the Justice Speakers Institute (JSI),an essential resource on national and international justice issues.
  • Judge MacKenzie said, "A light for justice went out with her passing, but contributions to the Honorable Peggy Fulton Hora Scholarship Endowment Fund will allow for the continuation of her life's work -- ensuring excellent educational opportunities to judges and promoting justice worldwide."
  • The scholarship was originated by the National Judicial College (NJC), the nation's largest provider of judicial education, where Judge Hora taught some 60 times over her career.
  • Its founders and associates are internationally recognized experts with decades of experience and mastery over 300 subjects impacting the justice system.

Winners of the Tales of Triumph Contest announced

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Friday, October 30, 2020
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TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2020 /CNW/ -Canada Post is proud to announce the winners of the Small Business Tales of Triumph Contest.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2020 /CNW/ -Canada Post is proud to announce the winners of the Small Business Tales of Triumph Contest.
  • Three Grand Prize Winners will receive packages worth $15,000, including $10,000 in Canada Post Parcel and Direct Marketing services, as well as paid advertising and a coaching session with one of the contest judges.
  • An independent panel of judges, made up of industry experts, chose the contest winners.
  • Last year, e-commerce sales represented 5% of the water sports and scuba store's revenue, now half its business happens online.