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Viruses & Vacancies - COVID, Leases & You

Blair Crew, from Queen's Legal Aid, talks about COVID-19, leases, landlords, and slightly obscure potential 'escape hatches' for students.

Epidemics & Emergencies

It's an emergency episode of our podcast, where we break down how emergency powers work in Canada. Our longest episode ever!

Brains behind bars: exploring education in federal prison

It's a student-faculty team-up, as Criminal Law professor Lisa Kerr and Queen's Law student Sam Bondoux fill us in on a collaborative research project they've been doing on the state of education in federal prisons (spoiler: it's not great).

Beverages & Bylaws

Blair Crew, the Director of Queen's Legal Aid, breaks down the University District Safety Initiative, and Kingston's Nuisance Party Bylaw, busting myths and sharing some dos and don'ts for students considering celebrating.

Surveillance, schools, and scope: Jarvis and the Supreme Court

Two criminal law professors talk about the Supreme Court case R v Jarvis, and its implications for surveillance and privacy in Canada.

Woman running late. Art: vdesrochers.com

Lateness and the law: unpacking legal research

Do fines make a difference in people's behaviour? This simple question leads to a labyrinth of research, the intersection of law and economics, and the importance of replication in the social sciences in a great conversation with Law 201/701 Constitutional module author Cherie Metcalf.

Santa Claus and a contract-bearing child. Art by vdesrochers.com.

Claus & Contracts: Podcast 028

When Santa makes a deal with children to give them toys for being good... is it a legally binding contract? Peter Kissick weighs in, and the news isn't good (for kids).

Airplanes attacking a target. Art: Valérie Desrochers, vdesrochers.com

Aggression and International Action: Noah Weisbord & the Crime of Aggression

Join Amazon-topping author and Queen's Law professor Noah Weisbord to learn about the crime of aggression -- and why this is an epochal change in international law.

Dining, driving and decisions

A straightforward case of "drive-n'-dine" in B.C. turns into an exploration of judicial decisions and the growth of law. Featuring Hugo Choquette (Law 201/701, Introduction to Canadian Law; Law 202/702, Aboriginal Law).

Border disputes. Art: Val Desrochers, vdesrochers.com

Blurred Lines: International Law and Naval Borders

When is a border not a border? Or... two borders? International Law instructor Chris Waters takes us through the two types of water border, and how two sides can both be right, or wrong, in a dispute.

Sexual Assault Defined: the Supreme Court and the Barton case

Content warning: this podcast contains graphic details that may be disturbing to listeners. Professor Lisa Kerr discusses a unanimous Supreme Court of Canada decision in May 2019 ordering a new trial for Bradley Barton, the Ontario trucker accused of killing Indigenous woman Cindy Gladue.

Leases, Landlords & Liability

What do students (and landlords) need to know about renting, sublets and the legal implications of roommates? We get into the details with Queen's Legal Aid director Blair Crew.

Indigenous man reflecting on seven generations. Art: vdesrochers.com

Courts, consultation and controversy: revisiting the Duty to Consult

Did the Supreme Court of Canada contradict itself on Canada's Duty to Consult Indigenous people last October in its ruling on the Misikew Cree First Nation case? After the 2018 Trans Mountain decision, it might seem so. We break down the details of this Supreme Court decision with Hugo Choquette, the developer and Instructor of LAW 202/702: Aboriginal Law.

Saint Patrick's Day themed Blind Justice

Saints, Stouts and Statutes

Take a look at Saint Patrick's Day through a legal lens, from local bylaws to property law, and even intellectual property.

Coats, Crooks and Compensation

Your coat's been stolen at a club or restaurant. Does that establishment owe you anything? Do businesses have a duty of care over guests' belongings? And does that equation change if they have a coat check (and does it change more if you pay for the coat check)?

A Supreme Farewell to Victim Surcharges

Victim surcharges are no more -- thanks to our Supreme Court -- but what were they, and what does this mean? Criminal law expert Lisa Kerr explains.

Art Across the Ocean: Valerie Desrochers, vdesrochers.com

Art Across the Ocean: Who Decides What "Culture" Gets Exported?

With a painting from the late 1800s in the middle of a court dispute over whether or not it can leave the country, it seems like a good time to look at where our rules around culture and exports come from...

The CRTC, Bell, Piracy and More

Recent headlines about the CRTC, and a Bell-led consortium against piracy, are making waves on the Web right now. What's the CRTC role in combating Internet piracy?

Breaking Solitary. Art: Val Desrochers, vdesrochers.com

A look inside solitary (and the promise of reform)

Solitary! The Liberals say they're ending it. But I thought we didn't have solitary in Canada, so what are they ending? Who does this affect? Find out with professor Lisa Kerr.

Idea Locked. Val Desrochers: vdesrochers.com

Protecting what the brain makes: Intellectual Property

Get a breakdown on IP, patent trolls, and the latest news on B.Rich v Coca-Cola with instructor Morgan Jarvis.

Pipeline blocked by court decision. Art: Valerie Desrochers.

Understanding Trans Mountain: Pipelines and the Duty to Consult

We make a 250+ page court decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline easy to understand, with course instructors Cherie Metcalf and Hugo Choquette.

Phone and Contract. Art: Valerie Desrochers, vdesrochers.com

The Contracts Nobody Reads

Nobody reads those "end user license agreements" that pop up on your phone or computer, right? So if nobody reads them, do they matter? And if you do read them, what should you know?

OHSA protects workers from harassment in Ontario. Illustration: Valérie Desrochers

#metoo and Harassment in Ontario: OHSA and the Law

#metoo has been changing how we see and react to harassment for some time now -- but what is the definition of harassment? Let's take a look at the Ontario Health & Safety Act with Workplace Law instructor Colleen Dempsey.

Unpacking pipeline challenges: Fundamentals of Canadian Law Episode 11

Unpacking Pipeline Challenges — Fundamentals of Canadian Law 011

There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to the Kinder Morgan — soon, Government of Canada — pipeline. British Columbia has challenged it, as have several Indigenous groups.

You Don’t Really Own “Your” Land – Fundamentals of Canadian Law 10

You Don’t Really Own “Your” Land – Fundamentals of Canadian Law 010

Property law is complex — fee simple, escheats, and William the Conqueror all come into play when we’re talking about ownership of property in Canada.

The Most Expensive Comma in the World — Fundamentals of Canadian Law 009

What’s in a comma? A lot of zeroes, sometimes — Law 204/704 developer Peter Kissick joins us to talk about a legendary case involving a comma, utility poles and $2.1 million dollars.

Who Cares About Constitutional Law? — Fundamentals of Canadian Law 008

For the average Canadian, the Constitution can seem pretty abstract. How does it affect me, a normal person, in a daily way? The answer is profoundly.

Be a Court Case Detective – Fundamentals of Canadian Law 007

Dive into the amazing world of case research with professor Mary Jo Maur, developer and instructor of Law 201/701 — Introduction to Canadian Law in this edition of the podcast!

The Perils of Partnership: Fundamentals of Canadian Law 006

Is partnership the right business move? Could you be in a partnership without even knowing it?

Presumed Innocent: Fundamentals of Canadian Law Podcast 005

Why is it the bedrock of our criminal justice system? How does it level the playing field of one person versus all of society? And… is it really as venerable and ancient a principle as we think it is?

Marijuana Legalization and the Federal-Provincial Relationship: Fundamentals of Canadian Law Podcast 004

We all know that the Canadian federal government is decriminalizing marijuana, but what does that mean?

The difference between “Aboriginal” and “Indigenous” Law with Hugo Choquette: Fundamentals of Canadian Law Podcast 003

Aboriginal Law? Indigenous Law? What’s the difference? There is one — and it’s huge!

The “Convict Code,” Prison Law and Duress: Fundamentals of Canadian Law 002

This week on Fundamentals of Canadian Law, the “Convict Code,” duress as a defense, and prison discipline — we’re joined by professor Lisa Kerr, a faculty member at Queen’s Law.

Fundamentals of Canadian Law Podcast, Episode 001: Morgan Jarvis and Trademark Law

Hip-Hop Hero Versus Soda Giant - Fundamentals of Canadian Law

We’re joined by Morgan Jarvis, Director of the Queen’s Business Law Clinic and the designer of an upcoming course on intellectual property for the Queen’s Certificate in Law.

Law 201/701 prof Lisa Kerr talks prison law with the CBC

The CBC’s Sunday Edition recently gave Professor Lisa Kerr an opportunity to explore some of the issues that are covered in passing in her criminal law overview.

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