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Administrative Law, Media Law in Canada, Law of Traffic Offences, Disability Insurance Law in Canada, Liquor and Cannabis Liability Law in Canada

Liquor and Cannabis Liability Law in Canada, 2nd ed / Lorne Folick
KN186.4.F641 2023 
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Covering all aspects of liability from the consumption of liquor and cannabis in commercial, employment, and social host settings, this work discusses leading cases and key legislation from across Canada. Also, it examines liability insurance coverage available against such risks.


Liquor and Cannabis Liability Law in Canada, 2nd Edition, is the only resource to address all aspects of liability arising from the consumption of liquor and cannabis in commercial, employment, and social host settings. It includes an analysis and discussion of all the leading cases and key legislation from across the country and also examines liability insurance coverage available against such risks.

On the shelves now at our Abbotsford, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, New Westminster, Prince George, Vancouver and Victoria branches.


Administrative Law: Cases, Text, and Materials, 8th ed / Gus Van Harten
KM300.A34 2022 
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Administrative Law: Cases, Text, and Materials, 8th Edition  offers a comprehensive and up-to-date review of administrative law in Canada with new case law and tribunal decisions, legislative updates, and recent policy developments.

The eighth edition includes an in-depth analysis of the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2019 Vavilov trilogy, discussing its fundamental changes for judicial reviews and statutory appeals as well as its impact on lower courts. This edition provides an updated look at the remedies in administrative law (monetary, non-monetary, and Charter) and the role of judicial discretion, the interpretation and application of statutory restrictions, judicial proposals for a public law approach to liability, and re-evaluations of existing principles of governmental liability.

On the shelves now at our Vancouver and Victoria branches.

Media Law in Canada, 4th ed / Dean Jobb
KN343.J63 2023 
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Media Law in Canada, 4th Edition provides readers with an accessible and up-to-date approach to media law. It draws on real-world criminal and civil law cases to explain how the law works, how it is interpreted, and its impacts on Canadian journalists and other media professionals in the digital information age.

Author Dean Jobb examines the Canadian justice system, the role of the Charter, the scope of freedom of expression, the law of defamation, and the impact of “libel chill.” This resource also includes practical advice on various legal and ethical dilemmas that readers will encounter during their careers, including dealing with sources, recording telephone interviews, engaging in political activism, and respecting copyright and personal privacy.

Additionally, this comprehensive guide provides valuable information on best practices for covering court cases, including how to navigate publication bans, and how to handle restrictions on access to hearings and documents. Readers will gain a cohesive understanding of their rights and the legal restrictions on their work.

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Disability Insurance Law in Canada, 3rd ed / Eric Schjerning 
KN294.D6S35 2023 
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Disability Insurance Law in Canada (Third Edition) is a comprehensive and practical guide to the law of disability insurance in all of the common law provinces in Canada. The text provides a detailed and authoritative guide to all issues concerning disability insurance litigation in Canada with over 850 case citations. This book includes input from leading practitioners across Canada, both plaintiff and defence, and provides readers with a detailed overview of the fundamentals of the practice ensuring nonspecialists can take on cases with confidence.


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The Law of Traffic Offences, 5th ed / David Rose
KM565.T7H871 2023 
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Handle traffic offences with maximum effectiveness. This resource provides a thorough understanding of the offence as well as a way to determine quickly whether all the elements in the charge have been covered.

This edition updates some of the procedural provisions which guide court appearances, trials, and appeals, as well as substantive provisions on actual offences such as stunt driving and careless driving.


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