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Tomorrow, our Anthony Lauderdale and Jordan Cope are participating in the annual London Legal Walk which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary! 🌟 The London Legal Support Trust raises funds to support those who need access to legal advice. Please find out more about their mission here: https://lnkd.in/dzpsKvnx Best of luck to everyone involved! #LondonLegalWalk #LondonLegalSupportTrust #LegalWalk #WhyWeWalk

For those who followed the WE Charity affair in Canada and are familiar with my book, What WE Lost: Inside the Attack on Canada’s Largest Children’s Charity, published in 2022 and narrated in audiobook version by Martin Luther King III, there was a noteworthy ruling (https://adobe.ly/3QHCzvo) this week in a case that I’ve followed and is featured in my book. The case involves a defamation suit by Theresa Kielburger (mother of Marc and Craig Kielburger the founders of WE Charity) against Jesse Brown and other reporters from Canadaland website/podcast. In my book, I outlined how some in the Canadian media attacked WE Charity and anyone related to it with impunity. Not entirely, it seems, because the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has now decided that Brown (Canadaland’s Publisher) and other reporters from the outlet will have to proceed to trial and face defamation claims based on statements made during a podcast about the WE Charity affair. Given the research I did, I found significant the pointed remarks from the presiding judge, Justice E.M. Morgan: “The Plaintiff’s testimony in this respect was credible and impactful. It was especially poignant in comparison with the callous disregard of reputation and personal damage expressed by Brown toward the Plaintiff. In attempting to explain why he and Canadaland never sought the Plaintiff’s response to the repeated Money Passage allegation, Brown stated in his sworn affidavit: “[W]e did not seek comment [from the Plaintiff] for the same reason why I didn't seek comment from my own mother; neither of them were involved." “The statement implies that from Brown’s point of view the Plaintiff’s feelings are worth nothing; he was only concerned to cover himself and his company in the event of an allegation by Craig as former plaintiff in the SN Claim. The fact that he was speaking about the Plaintiff, and imposing personal pain on the Plaintiff by repeating an allegation about her that he was aware had been seriously contested, if not established as entirely false, was seen by him as irrelevant. The cynicism of Brown’s explanation not only accentuates the defamatory sting of his words but could be considered high handed and oppressive: Hill, at paras. 188-190.” For more interesting commentary on the case, it is worth reading lawyer and journalist Mark Bourrie’s recent article below as well his review of my book (https://lnkd.in/gx7ZKxKv). It will be interesting to see how this all plays out during the trial. I will also continue keeping an eye on the other big legal case related to the WE Charity affair, WE Charity’s lawsuit (https://bit.ly/CBClawsuit) against the CBC for defamation, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Received pronounciation? Accent neutralisation? Do they still exist in the legal profession? Join London Irish Lawyers Association session to discuss in your own voice. Sign up link below. #dei #legal

As the end of the year approaches, it's a great time to review your #charitablegiving goals. October is perfect for planning your annual donations to maximize both impact and tax benefits. Strategies like donating appreciated securities, using Donor-Advised Funds (#DAFs) or setting up Charitable Trusts can enhance your contributions. Contact your team at Crestwood Advisors today to discuss how we can help you develop a charitable giving plan that aligns with your financial goals and maximizes your philanthropic impact: #CharitableGiving #YearEndPlanning #CrestwoodAdvisors #Philanthropy

Event organizers and fundraisers, are you aware of your liability exposure when hosting events? Make sure to speak to your broker as there are significant risks involved. If you are a event rigger or setup crew, ensure your declarations are accurate and exclusions reviewed. A reliable broker is invaluable. #graceinsurance #eventinsurance #liability

SUCCESSION: Rectify this Catherine Nolan may not have intended to leave 40% of her estate to charities, but the question for the Court was whether they could rectify her Will to change that outcome. This case deals with the power of the NSW Supreme Court to rectify a will where there has been a clerical error made and how that power will not be available to correct all mistakes in Wills. Case: Meena v Jacobs; Re The Estate of Catherine Nolan [2004] NSWSC 1191 #legalpodcast #successionplanning #estateplanning https://lnkd.in/gqGSXpGf

ECCTA received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, with the aim of preventing abuse of UK Corporate structures and tackling economic crime 📉 ECCTA will introduce what has been advertised as ‘the biggest changes to Companies House since corporate registrations were established in 1844’. Find out how the changes introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) might affect Charities in the article below ⬇ #ECCTA #Charities

ECCTA received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, with the aim of preventing abuse of UK Corporate structures and tackling economic crime 📉 ECCTA will introduce what has been advertised as ‘the biggest changes to Companies House since corporate registrations were established in 1844’. Find out how the changes introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) might affect Charities in the article below ⬇ #ECCTA #Charities

ECCTA received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, with the aim of preventing abuse of UK Corporate structures and tackling economic crime 📉 ECCTA will introduce what has been advertised as ‘the biggest changes to Companies House since corporate registrations were established in 1844’. Find out how the changes introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) might affect Charities in the article below ⬇ #ECCTA #Charities

ECCTA received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, with the aim of preventing abuse of UK Corporate structures and tackling economic crime 📉 ECCTA will introduce what has been advertised as ‘the biggest changes to Companies House since corporate registrations were established in 1844’. Find out how the changes introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) might affect Charities in the article below ⬇ #ECCTA #Charities