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Jill Presser comments on what happens to a person's digital communications after they die

Jill Presser comments on the importance of technological competence for lawyers

Jill Presser explains basics of the mental disorder/not criminally responsible defence to the Toronto Star as the Minassian trial begins

Jill Presser represents Criminal Lawyers' Association in appeal that wins more constitutional protection for mentally disordered accused

Presser says Ontario Review Board's jurisdiction to remedy Charter Breaches with funding orders is "a big step forward"

Jill Presser represented the Advocates' Society in the Supreme Court of Canada, quoted here.

Jill Presser comments on the potential violations of privacy that can arise when police use facial recognition tools

Supreme Court upholds law intended to prevent genetic discrimination: Jill Presser comments

Contact tracing apps could hurt vulnerable Canadians, says Jill Presser on behalf of the Criminal Lawyers' Association

Controversial Court of Appeal decision could lead to legislation aimed at 'criminal intoxication' — Jill Presser comments

Jill Presser argues case before Ontario's top court, says criticism by women's-rights activists based on misunderstanding

Criminal lawyers wary of sharing contact tracing with law enforcement

Presser comments on Ontario's top court ruling that intoxication similar to automatism is a legitimate defence for acts of violence

Jill Presser discusses the nexus of Charter rights and Quarantine Act, Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act

Jill Presser stresses importance of using contact tracing solely as a public health tool, not for police surveillance, on 640 Toronto's Morning Show [Alternate link]

Presser represents Criminal Lawyers' Association in Supreme Court of Canada, comments on decision setting high bar for establishing that judges' deliberations were unduly delayed

Timely justice does not depend on judge's decision time, Supreme Court rules: Jill Presser comments on decision

Toronto man's eight year sentence tossed over his interpreter's significant errors

A new probabilistic genotyping tool for DNA may earn credibility from jurors that it does not deserve: Jill Presser discusses

Jill Presser Co-Chairs Law Society Special Lectures on AI and Tech's impact on justice and the practice of law

Jill Presser speaks briefly about the Law Society of Ontario's upcoming special lectures on innovation, technology, and the practice of law

Genetic fairness appeal addresses core moral values worthy of protection: article by Jill Presser

Gene genie: Why criminal law power to protect genetic information is constitutional, writes Jill Presser

Historic SCC hearings outside Ottawa 'exciting': Presser

Jill Presser comments on how client referrals between criminal lawyers play an important role in the business

Decision-making time should count towards Jordan deadlines, says Jill Presser

Jill Presser comments on the use of algorithms in bail and sentencing hearings

Police us of facial recognition tools destroys privacy: Presser

Why facial recognition technology is racist, invasive, and dangerous

Challenges in litigating AI, focus on transparency, highlighted at LCO event

Concerns over police using facial recognition tools are 'very real,' says Jill Presser

Perils of facial recognition in policing: Jill Presser comments on the use of facial recognition technology by Toronto police

Book review: Presser reviews Digital Privacy by Nader R. Hasan and Gerald Chan

Jill Presser expresses concerns about AI decisions in immigration law and criminal law

Case law protecting digital privacy rights intact: Presser

Presser says there is reason for optimism for Canadians who care about privacy after SCC ruling

Jill Presser comments on SCC digital privacy decision

Jill Presser appears on The Agenda to talk about women in criminal justice

Stereotypical portrayals of female lawyers hurt profession, says Jill Presser

Presser acts for intervener in landmark SCC digital data case win

Reasonable expectation of privacy exists in shared electronic devices: SCC

Jill Presser gives tips for winning body language in the courtroom

OCA grants absolute discharge for NCR man detained for 10 years - Jill Presser acts as friend of court in matter

Presser wins SCC case - decision is a step toward reducing number of Aboriginals in prison

One-on-one communications should be private, Presser tells SCC

Presser appears before SCC on on digital information case

Presser authors chapter in book about women in criminal justice

Presser to deliver keynote at mental health law conference

Jill Presser co-authors book chapter honouring OCA justice Marc Rosenberg

Jill Presser: "OCA decision a win for vulnerable accused"

Jill Presser says cellphone searches represent serious privacy intrusion

Supreme Court Chief Justice McLachlin to retire — Jill Presser comments

OCA orders new mental health hearing for hospitalized man following Jill Presser's counsel

OCA orders new trial for Jill Presser's client and provides guidance on counsel conflicts of interest in criminal law

Jill Presser appeared before SCC on texting privacy cases

Presser defends woman behind Costco crash

Supreme Court set to tackle privacy of phone text messages

Charges stayed for Jill Presser's client, gay man mocked by homophobic juror

Crown stays sexual assault charges against Jill Presser's client, in case involving homophobic juror

Presser's client acquitted of impaired driving on appeal

Jill Presser wins appeal: Ontario Court of Appeal ruling sends strong message on negative effect of juror bias

Jill Presser discusses the importance of setting clear expectations ahead of a co-counsel arrangement

Toronto Star: Shock-jock juror's conduct prompts new trial

The Globe and Mail: Court orders new trial for gay man over juror's homophobic comments

Toronto Sun: Court of Appeal orders new trial after juror's jokes on shock radio

Ontario Court of Appeal rules in favour of Presser's client

Decision by Ontario Court of Appeal crucial to understanding of privacy in digital era

Texts to recipient not private: Jill Presser discusses legal precedent set by R. v. Marakah. This article originally appeared in the October 21, 2016 issue of The Lawyers Weekly.

Presser to appear before Supreme Court in sexual assault case

Jill Presser to speak at Advocates' Society networking breakfast

Jill Presser will co-chair for the upcoming LSUC Criminal Law and Charter event

Jill Presser: passionate, committed defender of fairness and human rights

Jill Presser comments on "troubling" conviction of drug dealer by Manitoba court

Jill Presser quoted in relation to her win at the Supreme Court in The Globe and Mail

Supreme Court strikes down section of Truth in Sentencing Act in Jill Presser's case

Harper-era "tough-on-crime" law struck down by the Supreme Court in Jill Presser's case

Supreme Court strikes down provision of Truth in Sentencing Act in Jill Presser's case

The Supreme Court is set to hand down a decision in Jill Presser's case, R. v. Safarzadeh-Markhali, dealing with the constitutionality of the Truth in Sentencing Act

Jill Presser assists inmate appellants in the Court of Appeal

Jill Presser comments on media treatment of Ghomeshi lawyer

Jill Presser was interviewed about when to elect for a trial by judge alone

Jill Presser was interviewed about the Ghomeshi trial. Read the article here.

Read Jill Presser' comment on the Ghomeshi trial here.

Jill Presser won an appeal rendering "excellent assistance" according to the judge.

The Crown stayed drug and gun charges after Jill Presser won her client's appeal

The Court of Appeal criticized Crown conduct in appeal won by Jill Presser

Jill Presser wins sentence appeal, no more jail time for convicted robber

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