Meeting with a lawyer for the first time can be intimidating. We offer initial lawyer consultations at Pollock & Company to determine if we are the right firm for your needs. What is an initial consultation? It is: This is your first opportunity to tell a lawyer about your case and your goals. Confidential: Even… Read More

Sure signs of spring in Manitoba: patches of green, the expectant smell of renewal in the air, birds returning from their southern sojourn, and roads opening up to swallow you, and whatever mode of transport you are using, whole. Every year, Winnipeg potholes are so dangerous due to the long winter and even longer and… Read More

We look back at 62 years of Pollock & Company, and our law firm’s evolution in providing Manitoba clients with a voice. Pollock & Company’s 62-Year Fight for the Little Guy “To be a lawyer and to act in an honourable way in the profession is a wonderful, wonderful, way to make a living,” exclaims… Read More

This June, the House of Commons unanimously passed legislation to make September 30th a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and to honour the survivors, families, and communities who continue to grieve for those who were lost in accordance with the Truth and Reconciliation… Read More

With the Cannabis Act relaxing the rules around personal marijuana use, some may believe that this means the government will allow free rein.  Just because cannabis legalization is taking effect, there are still penalties involved for certain acts involving cannabis. The purpose of the Cannabis Act is to help regulate the use, distribution, possession, and… Read More

Being criminally charged is an intimidating process that should be guided by an experienced defense lawyer to ensure the best possible outcome. The criminal charge process is difficult to navigate without education and experience. Without legal representation, a person facing criminal conviction in any situation may experience more severe penalties and longer sentences. The criminal… Read More

This week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that the federal government will not appeal a decision from the Federal Court of Appeal regarding the former Kapyong Barracks military site located in Winnipeg. The Federal Court of Appeal upheld an earlier ruling that the government failed to consult four First Nations about the development of the Kapyong… Read More

Warrantless searches: Recent cases have considered new technologies and the issue of whether seizing a laptop, smartphone, or cell phone requires a warrant before police can search it. A warrant is an official authorization that authorizes police to search and seize evidence that may be relevant to an offense. If it is found that police… Read More