Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan
Legal news and issues with lawyer Michael Mulligan on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Podcasting since 2019 • 271 episodes
Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan
Latest Episodes
Replaced by Mr. Bean in an Office Without AC? That's Constructive Dismissal
Fentanyl trafficking sentences in BC just got a major overhaul. The BC Court of Appeal has mapped out clearer sentencing guidelines, creating a three-tier system that reflects the devastating impact of the deadly opioid crisis. Street-level dea...
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Tragic Intersection: The Thin Line Between Mistake and Crime
When does a driving mistake become a crime? The latest Court of Appeal ruling tackles this haunting question through the case of a driver who missed a red light, causing a collision that killed an 18-month-old child and seriously injured the fa...
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Indigenous Title vs. Private Property: The Cowichan Tribes Decision Explained
The foundation of property ownership in British Columbia faces a potential earthquake with the landmark Cowichan Tribes decision. After what may be Canada's longest trial—spanning over 500 days—the judge delivered an 800-page ruling that could ...
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Habeas Corpus, Cocaine Smuggling, and the End of Mink Farming
A fascinating exploration of justice, liberty, and the limits of government power unfolds through three recent BC legal cases. When a minimum-security prisoner at William Head was caught embracing a senior correctional officer, the warden's dec...
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Flight Compensation and Your Car Knows Too Much
Frustrated by an airline refusing compensation for your delayed flight? You might have more power than you think. Legal expert Michael Mulligan walks us through a fascinating Civil Resolution Tribunal case where passengers successfully challeng...
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