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BLF Tip of the Day – Your Silence is your Statement
It’s human nature: we want to explain our side of the story, or we want to tell another person what happened; or, in the extreme, we want to clear our conscience. But the interview room at the police station, or … Continue reading
Honoring the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today is known as “Martin Luther King, Jr.” day, and I am among the millions of people who have been inspired this great man. In fact, his work and his legacy formed part of the very reason why I went … Continue reading
Republicans Dominate, and now the Questions Begin.
It was election night, and the Democrats have been dominated by the GOP. So now what? Where does that leave the battle between the President and Congress? More importantly, has this made things better or worse? With a surprising number … Continue reading
Dear Terrorists: “Canada will never be Intimidated.”
Dear Terrorists: You have sought to wreak havoc and chaos by striking at the very heart of a peaceful and beloved nation. You have tried to sew fear and paranoia by corrupting two of our own, and turning them into instruments … Continue reading
BLF’s Michigan Office has New Signs Up!
I realize that I might be making a “big deal” out of something that seems to be so trivial but when we consider that the things that I once took for granted (i.e. corporate logos, business cards, letterhead, signage, etc.), … Continue reading
Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude: A List and Corresponding Citations
After reading through more cases than we ever did during all of the Law School, we have compiled a list (and accompanying case citations) of Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude!! To be clear, what we have compiled thus far, is merely … Continue reading
EMDC: the new Tourist Stop for Politicians
According to this London Free Press article, Minister Yasir Naqvi toured the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre on Wednesday night. Here is the link to the article: http://www.lfpress.com/2014/10/08/community-safety-and-correctional-services-minister-yasir-naqvi-says-changes-coming-to-elgin-middlesex-detention-centre According to that same article, EMDC has had visits from a group of bureaucrats, … Continue reading
Rebecca Ford: 1 Year Later
Dear Ms. Rebecca Ford, In honour of your 1 year work anniversary, BLF would like to present you with a very unorthodox present: a Harley Quinn Collector’s Statue. After 3 comic book stores, and a venture into the dimensions of … Continue reading
Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre (EMDC): Ontario’s Modern-Day Tower of London?
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the famous (infamous) Tower of London served as a prison for nobles and royalty. Barbaric conditions and brutal executions were the norm and it would seem that the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre (EMDC), in London, … Continue reading
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Assisted Suicide is now Legal in Canada!
Friday, February 6th, 2015, will be known as one of the most significant days in Canadian jurisprudence – the Supreme Court of Canada struck down Canada’s ban on doctor-assisted suicide. Simply put, this is one of the most significant rulings … Continue reading →