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Uber and the Law

Mr. Prutschi provides ongoing commentary and analysis with NewsTalk1010 radio on the ongoing legal battle between Uber and traditional taxi companies.

Radio & Podcasts

NewsTalk1010 / Fan590

Edward Prutschi Dissects the Vegas Hotel Lawsuit – NewsTalk1010
Edward Prutschi Discusses Forcillo’s Chances of Appeal – NewsTalk1010
Criminal Lawyer Ed Prutschi Discusses the Mosque Shooter Sentencing – NewsTalk1010
Edward Prutschi Discusses a Husband in Legal Limbo – NewsTalk1010
Criminal Lawyer Discusses Reasons Behind Prosecuting Dellen Millard – NewsTalk1010
Edward Prutschi Discusses New Legislation that Limits Disclosure Records – NewsTalk1010
Criminal Lawyer Edward Prutschi Explains Why He’s Against Lie Detector Tests – NewsTalk1010
Toronto Defence Lawyer Edward Prutschi Spars with Host Over Police Following Proper Process – NewsTalk1010
Edward Prutschi Discusses the Albert Schultz Case – Vancouver’s Roundhouse Radio
Newstalk1010 Round Table Discussion November 6th, 2017 – NewsTalk1010
Ontarios New Bail Laws – NewsTalk1010
New Marijuana Legislation & Drug Offences – NewsTalk1010
Ed Prutschi Discusses the Boycott Divestment Sanctions (BDS) movement – NewsTalk 1010
Ed Prutschi discusses Colin Kaepernick and the NFL – NewsTalk1010
E. Prutschi Has Round Table Discussion With Jerry Agar – October 23rd, 2017 – NewsTalk1010
Edward Prutschi Talks With President of the Toronto Police Association on Law & Order Segment – NewsTalk1010
Criminal Lawyer Edward Prutschi Discusses Phone Searching At Borders – Jerry Agar Show, NewsTalk1010
Criminal Lawyer Ed Prutschi Discusses Judicial Independence on Newstalk 1010’s Jerry Agar Show – NewsTalk1010
Edward Prutschi discusses the use of ‘community impact statements’ with Jerry Agar – NewsTalk1010
Edward Prutschi, criminal lawyer with BPS in Toronto, discusses the Ghomeshi trial with Jerry Agar’s panel. – NewsTalk1010
Toronto criminal lawyer Edward Prutschi discusses the legality of curfews for teens and refugee loan repayment. – NewsTalk1010
Edward Prutschi discusses stereotypes inherent in domestic violence cases. – NewsTalk1010
Toronto criminal lawyer Edward Prutchi speaks about the Paris terrorist attacks. – NewsTalk1010
Marcu Muzzo bail hearing delayed yet again. – NewsTalk1010
Newstalk 1010’s Jerry Agar Debates Toronto Criminal Lawyer Ed Prutschi Regarding Impaired Driving Sentences – NewsTalk1010
Toronto Criminal Lawyer Ed Prutschi bizarre case of a mother who received her stolen vehicle back from police only to find cocaine and a gun still inside the car! – NewsTalk1010
What to Do when Stopped for Impaired Driving – NewsTalk1010
Myths about Prosecution of Marijuana Cases in Canada – NewsTalk1010
Ed Prutschi Joins NewsTalk1010 Morning Panel Discussions – NewsTalk1010
Criminal lawyer Ed Prutschi Chats with Mike Galloway about Defending Hit-and-Run Cases – CBC Radio Metro Morning
Ed Prutschi Chats with Barb DiGuillio for Behind the Scenes Segment – NewsTalk1010
Ed Prutschi Discusses Racism in Policing – NewsTalk1010
Ed Prutschi on Jerry Agar Legal Panel – NewsTalk1010
Fact and Fantasy in Child Exploitation Cases – NewsTalk1010
Sentencing a child molester – NewsTalk1010
Legal Expert calls for prosecution for violation of Rob Ford’s health records – NewsTalk1010
VIA Terror Case in its Sixth Day – NewsTalk1010
Roundtable regarding sexual assault case and more – NewsTalk1010
Life Means Life legislation a solution? – CBC.ca
Federal government pushes life means life legislation – NewsTalk1010
Roundtable featuring Edward Prutschi, Jerry Agar, Rahamim and Foster – NewsTalk1010
New ‘Life-means-Life’ Parole Policy – NewsTalk1010
Conservative Party on Life Sentence, End Parole in First-Degree Murder Charges – NewsTalk1010
In-Depth Interview with Edward Prutschi – NewsTalk1010
Charlie Hebdo, Hockey Students Sue University et al. – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Israel-Palestine, Bail System & Landlord & Tenant Laws – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Supreme Court soften Conservatives’ Tough on Crime Agenda – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Study: ‘Mandatory Arrest’ in Domestic Assault Leads to Early Death for Victim – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Tory Wants to Add “Rape” in Criminal Code – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Justin Bieber Charged with Driving Under the Influence – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Increase in Parking ticket fines – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Rape as a Distinct Crime? – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Manitoba man acquitted in foster child’s death – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Reviewing Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Edward Prutschi on Discussion Panel – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Cameras allowed in Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial – CFRB NewsTalk1010
George Doodnaught Denied Bail – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Jurors Talking about Case once trial is done – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Successful Defense of Necessity Case in Nova Scotia – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Young women who orchestrated Stefanie Rengel murder appeals – CFRB NewsTalk1010
The Ford Files: The Crack Video and the Legal Consequences featuring Rob Ford, John Tory – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Prospective Jurors summoned from Shopping Mall in Owen Sound – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Acquittal of 89-year old after refusing to fill out Census Report – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Taking DNA samples from Suspects at point of arrest – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Toronto police officer found guilty of assaulting G20 protester – CFRB NewsTalk1010
New Child Porn Arrests in Rehtaeh Parsons Case – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Post-Verdict Analysis of Zimmerman Case – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Jurors Decision in the Zimmerman Case – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Summary of Zimmerman Trial – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Grandmother charged after leaving her two-year old grandson in hot car – CFRB NewsTalk1010
Children Left in Hot Cars & Their Criminal Ramificaitons – John Moore on CFRB
Michael Rafferty’s Appeal – on NewsTalk1010
How can lawyers assist clients in high-profile cases – on NewsTalk1010
Mr. Prutschi talks about Richard Kachkar being found not criminally responsible – on NewsTalk1010
Mr. Prutschi talks about Miranda Rights and the Boston Terror Suspects – on NewsTalk1010
Mr. Prutschi discusses criminal organizations and liquor licenses – on NewsTalk1010
Mr. Prutschi discusses new citizen’s arrest and what it entails – on NewsTalk1010
Luka Magnotta’s Preliminary Inquiry – on NewsTalk1010
Mr. Prutschi talks about the Oscar Pistorius case – on NewsTalk1010
Mr. Prutschi discusses a recent Appeal Court ruling that allows police officers to search cell phones in some circumstances – NewsTalk1010
Mr. Prutschi discusses a Supreme Court Ruling on face-coverings lik the Niqab – on NewsTalk1010
Mr. Prutschi discusses the latest Supreme Court of Canada ruling on HIV+ disclosure and when it can be waived – on NewsTalk1010
Mr. Prutschi discusses escalating legal fees – on NewsTalk1010
Mr. Prutschi discusses a recent U.S. case in which Twitter messages were ordered handed over to the prosecution – on NewsTalk1010
Mr. Prutschi discusses whether police have any liability for not catching up to alleged killer, Luka Magnotta, sooner – with John Moore on NewsTalk1010
The Acquittal of Roger Clemens on Perjury Charges – with Edward Prutschi on Fan590
Legal Roundtable (Sandusky, Delisle, Doctor-Assisted Suicide & Roger Clemens) – with Edward Prutschi on CFRB
Mr. Prutschi discusses the legality of “snuff” films and “gore” sites in the wake of the massive Magnotta manhunt for alleged murder and dismemberment. – with Edward Prutschi on NewsTalk1010
Keeping Evidence from a Jury, the Rafferty Case – with Edward Prutschi on NewsTalk1010
Legitimate journalist or creepy stalker? Mr. Prutschi discusses the case of a Toronto Star Reporter and Toronto Mayor Rob Ford with NewsTalk1010’s Jerry Agar – with Edward Prutschi on NewsTalk1010
Edward Prutschi discusses what happens when police officers lie on the stand with Jerry Agar – with Edward Prutschi on NewsTalk1010
Edward Prutschi discusses an important Supreme Court ruling that will impact all Aboriginal cases – with Edward Prutschi on CFRB NewsTalk1010
Mr. Prutschi discusses the presumption of innocence with CFRB’s Jerry Agar – with Edward Prutschi on News Talk1010
Edward Prutschi discusses random police stops with Jerry Agar – with Edward Prutschi
Colonel Williams guilty plea to murder– with Edward Prutschi on News Talk1010
What happens when police destroy a home in the course of executing a search warrant? – with Edward Prutschi on News Talk1010
U.S. “honest services” provisions in the context of Conrad Black’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court – with Edward Prutschi on News Talk1010
Pardons & Sentencing In Canada – with Edward Prutschi on News Talk1010
Child pornography or art? – with Edward Prutschi on News Talk1010
What Happens After a Domestic Assault Charge – with Edward Prutschi on News Talk1010

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Television

Toronto Judge Under Fire for Jury Vetting Procedure – CTV News
Luka Looking for Love – CTV News
Somali Man Charged with Hostage-taking of Journalist, Amanda Lindhout. – CTV Newshow
Duffy Trial – When will Donohue Hit the Stand? – CTV News
Duffy Pays Trainer as Consultant – CTV News
Diplomat’s Son to be Tried as Adult – CTV News
Pamela Wallin’s Senate expense claims – CTV News
Death pentalty trial of the Boston Marathon bombing suspect – CTV News
CTV News (Video) – Cyberbullying and Proposed Bill
CTV News (Video) – Ontario Court of Appeal Strikes Gun Sentencing
CTV News (Video) – Rob Ford Video Court Application
CTV News (Video) – Rob Ford has Refused to Comment
CTV News (Video) – Doctor-Assisted Suicide Ban Upheld CTV News (Video) – Sex Offender fled to U.S.
CTV News (Video) – B.C. Court of Appeal on Doctor-Assisted Suicide
CTV News (Video) – Six Year Old Killed in Saskatchewan
Global (Video) – Mark Marek’s Bail Hearing – Magnotta Case
CTV News (Video) – Man Charged in Relation to Magnotta Video
CTV News (Video) – Post-Verdict Analysis in Zimmerman Case
CTV News (Video) – Jurors Decision in Zimmerman Case
CTV News (Video) – Summary of Zimmerman Trial
CTV News (Video) – Mr. Prutschi talks about Vancouver man convicted for human trafficking charges
CTV News (Video) – Mr. Prutschi talks about police interrogation and investigative techniques in the Tim Bosma case
CTV News (Video) – Mr. Prutschi talks about possible Criminal Charges for Canadian senators who filed improper housing expense reports
CTV News (Video) – Mr. Prutschi discusses the Anti-Terrorism Legislation begin debated in the wake of the Boston bombing
CTV News (Video) – Mr. Prutschi discusses Toronto Mayor Rob Ford winning appeal
CTV News (Video) – Mr Prutschi discusses when mentally-ill accuseds can be released back into society in light of yesterday’s Ontario Review Board decision in the Guy Turcotte case.
CTV News (Video) – Mr. Prutschi discusses the potential legal liability for Australian DJ’s whose on-air prank about Kate Middleton’s health lead to the suicide of a British nurse.
CTV News (Video) – Mr. Prutschi discusses the definition of sexual assault in the criminal code
CTV News (Video) – Mr. Prutschi discusses the prospects of an appeal filed by convicted murdered, Michael Rafferty, in the Tori Stafford case.
CBC Television (Video) – Edward Prutschi discusses the extradition process needed to bring Luka Rocco Magnotta back to Canada from Germany, where he was arrested
CFRB (Video) – Edward on CFRB with morning host Jerry Agar on sentencing.

Miscellaneous Media

Edward Prutschi Quoted by the Law Times About Appeal Filed of Acquittal of Man Involved in Attack
Toronto sexual assault lawyer Edward Prutschi: “Believe in Justice” – Sun Media
Criminal lawyer Edward Prutschi on possible Marco Muzzo plea deal. – Toronto Sun
We’re all helping kill the homeless in Toronto – Toronto Sun
Conservative MP’s private member’s bill could be used against pipeline protesters, critics say – National Post
Judges using police misconduct to avoid mandatory minimum jail sentence – The Toronto Star
Edward Greenspan Passes Away – The New York Times | Miscellaneous
Community Access Granted for NCR man who killed Cop – The Lawyers Weekly
Justin Bieber Getting Deported? Lawyers Weight In. – E! Online
To Film or Not to Film – The Toronto Sun
How body parts evidence gets from crime scene to courtroom – CBC
Mr. Prutschi comments for Law Times on a ruling in the Nortel fraud trial that could have deep implications for solicitor-client privilege
Mr. Prutschi comments on the Toronto Police e-disclosure pilot project
Ontario’s Ignition Interlock Program, Facts And Figures – Slaw.ca
Edward Prutschi comments on Court technology – YorkRegion.com
Edward Prutschi Discusses Court Wait Times – YorkRegion.com
“Hero” storeowner’s trial begins – Canoe.ca
Motorists younger than 22 can’t have any alcohol in their systems – YorkRegion.com
Love Hurts – Slaw Magazine
Ignition Interlock Regulations Come To Ontario – Slaw Magazine
Pardon Me? Changes to pardon system will have unintended consequences – Canadian Lawyer
Laptop ban an isolated incident, judge says – Law Times
Tories revive random roadside breath test – National Post
Mr. Prutschi’s writings for legal blog, Slaw.ca
Legal Aid boycott extends to York Region – York Region
Fewer low-income people get legal aid – York Region
Legality of conservative taping of NDP caucus meeting – CTV News
Interview with Edward Prutschi – WhoHub.Com

Recent Articles Associated To Edward Prutschi

Why The Soulpepper Four Skipped The Cops & Went After Albert Schultz in Civil Court – The National Post
Ed Prutschi Opinon Guest Column on Via Rail terrorist Chiheb Esseghaier – Toronto Sun
Random Breathalyzer Tests – National Magazine: Legal Insights & Practice Trends
Law Access: The Comeback? – National Magazine: Legal Insights & Practice Trends
What if the Trayvon Martin case had happened in Canada – JUST Magazine
Novel Science Gets Extra Scrutiny at Trial – Law Times
Abusive Mom Begs For Herself, But What of Her Child? – The Globe and Mail
They Want Him Back: Parents assaulted preemie breaking his bones – Toronto Sun
Mom Pleads for 2nd Try With Infant: – The Toronto Star
York University Recognizes Hillel-Backed Slate – The Canadian Jewish News
Election chaos at York as squabbling factions battle for power – The Varsity, University of Toronto
YFS Electoral December Recap – The Excalibur at York University
YFS president-elect cleared of violating spending rules – The Canadian Jewish News
York student president-elect denies wrongdoing – The Canadian Jewish News
The Arab-Israel conflict flares in York student politics – Jewish Tribune
Three-year court grind turns man against system – The Globe and Mail
Airport Rap Nixed – The Toronto Sun

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Edward Prutschi (foreground) seated with former York Federation of Student President, Paul Cooper, at a hearing in December of 2003. Mr. Prutschi successfully defended Mr. Cooper, and his slate of candidates, against all charges of campaign spending violations

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Acclaimed criminal defence lawyer, Alan Dershowitz (left) poses with Edward Prutschi (right) at a speaking enagagement in Toronto sponsored by Mr. Prutschi’s law firm.

Edward Prutschi In The Media