“There can only be hope”: sentencing aboriginal offenders with compassion and context R. v. Armitage, 2015 ONCJ 64 Justice Nakatsuru of the Ontario Court of Justice issued a remarkable Read More
Karey Brooks presents today at PBLI: Using Injunctions Effectively
Today, JFK Law’s Karey Brooks speaks on the topic of “Injunctions and Protests ” at PBLI’s conference on Using Injunctions Effectively. See here for more information. Read More
You’ve Signed Your Agreement – Now What? The Importance of Implementing Agreements
Over the last several years, First Nations and Industry have been negotiating what are commonly referred to as Impact-Benefit Agreements or “IBAs.” These agreements can deal with any number Read More
Karey Brooks to present at PBLI: Using Injunctions Effectively
On March 25, JFK Law’s Karey Brooks will speak on the topic of “Injunctions and Protests ” at PBLI’s conference on Using Injunctions Effectively. See here for more information. Read More
Robert Janes to present at PBLI’s Aboriginal Law: Current Issues 2015
On May 27, JFK Law’s Robert Janes will speak on the topic of “Métis, Non-Status Indians and Identity Issues” at PBLI’s Aboriginal Law: Current Issues 2015 conference. See here Read More
Robert Freedman presenting at Federated Press 3rd Mini LLB for Aboriginal Leadership
Today, Bob Freedman is presenting in Calgary at the Federated Press 3rd Mini LLB for Aboriginal Leadership on the topic of Getting the Deal Done: Practical Issues In Business Read More
JFK Court Report: Recent Cases from British Columbia
Da’naxda’xw/Awaetlala First Nation v. British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, 2015 BCSC 16 Da’naxda’xw/Awaetlala First Nation (“DAFN”) and Kleana Power Corporation brought judicial review proceedings against the Minister of Read More
JFK Court Report: Recent Cases from Specific Claims Tribunal
Atikamekw D’Opitciwan First Nation v Canada (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), 2014 SCTC 9 The Atikamekw D’Opitciwan First Nation (the “Claimant”) sought to amend its Further Amended Read More