The Legal Corner Podcast Series

The Legal Corner Podcast Series

The Legal Corner aims to provide a platform through which members of the public can gain insight into areas of the law which affect their daily lives.

Episodes

December 23, 2023 20 mins

Mr. John Teakell Esq. Founder of The Law Office of John R. Teakell joins us in this episode to talk about his journey From Prosecutor to Criminal Defence Attorney. Mr. Teakell discusses his professional journey and illustrates how his time as a prosecutor prepared him for his current role as a criminal defence attorney where he specializes in white-collar crimes.

John also provided great insights into government-created cr...

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Ms. Jeniece St. Romain Attorney-at-Law and International Trade Law Consultant joins us in this episode to talk about the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME).

Ms. St. Romain provides great insights into the origins of the CSME, its purpose, and the regional institutions that support its implementation.

You may access Ms. St. Romain's blog Navigating Trade Winds here: https://www.navigatingtradewinds.squ...

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Mr. Michael McCready, Esq., Founder & Managing Partner at McCready Law joins us in this episode to discuss Ridesharing Services.

Mr. McCready provides us with a working definition of ridesharing services and discusses the ramifications if these drivers are legally considered as employees or independent contractors.

Michael also gives us an overview of the economic benefits associated with ridesharing services...

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Division Director Mr. Marlon Parieaho joins us in this episode to talk about Toastmasters in the Community.

Mr. Parieaho traces the history of Toastmasters International globally as well as right here at home in Trinidad and Tobago. With over 20 clubs in Trinidad and Tobago Toastmasters provides opportunities for persons to develop their leadership and communication skills.

If you are interested in becoming a mem...

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Mr. Joshua Baron, Esq.  joins us in this episode to talk about Building Referral Relationships.

For lawyers and small business owners referral relationships are crucial to business growth and continuity. Mr. Baron highlights the importance of these relationships and provides a framework of generosity through which we can prevent these relationships from becoming transactional.

If you would like to be a guest on th...

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Mr. Sheldon Paul Mycoo, Attorney-at-Law joins us in this episode to discuss: Companies Registry: The CROS System.

The Companies Registry has undergone major changes with regard to the manner in which documents are to be filed and transactions conducted.  There is now a new procedure for both the registration of businesses and the incorporation of companies.

Mr. Mycoo walks us through these changes and he also high...

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October 28, 2023 35 mins

Dr. Cavila Garraway​​​​​, MD, Holistic Wellness Practitioner joins us on the show to talk about Holistic Wellness.

Holistic health is an approach to wellness that simultaneously addresses the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual components of health.

Dr. Garraway, MD, who is also a medical doctor, blends this approach along with her Western Medicine background into her private practice at the Holisti...

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Ms. Khadine Harvey, Head of Barbican Chambers joins us on the show to talk about Obtaining a Protection Order.

A protection order is a tool that may be used by persons residing in the same household who are experiencing domestic violence. Ms. Harvey provides insight into the expanded definition of domestic violence under the amended legislation as well as the expanded categories of persons who are now able to apply for a p...

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Ms. Lynda Gopeesingh Attorney-at-Law joins us in this episode to discuss Custody and Maintenance in the Magistrate's Court.

Since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, these applications are not being made online. The paramount consideration for the court when dealing with these types of matters is the welfare of the child.

Ms. Gopeesingh provided great insights into what occurs when a custody order is not com...

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Chief Public Defender Ms. Hasine Shaikh joins us in this episode to discuss the topic Legal Aid: The Public Defender's Department.

The Public Defender's Department is the brainchild of former Attorney General Hon. Faris Al Rawi,MP and currently consists of 28 attorneys. This department provides assistance to members of the public who are unable to afford legal representation and have criminal matters before the c...

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Mr. Aaron Mahabir, Attorney-at-Law joins the podcast on this episode to talk about The Relationship between Landlords and Tenants.

He provides insights into the difference between a tenant and a licensee, the rights of monthly tenants, and the elements of a valid lease among other pertinent information.

This area tends to give rise to many legal disputes. Mr. Mahabir also provides guidance on the remedies availabl...

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This episode features an interview with Ms. Justine Collins, Partner at Hart Muirhead Fatta on the topic: Data Protection in the Age of ChatGPT.

ChatGPT has dominated headlines worldwide in the last few months as people tested the application to find out whether it was as infallible as other persons claimed. We now know that in spite of its benefits, there are drawbacks especially if it is being used for legal research.

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September 16, 2023 42 mins

This episode features a conversation with Ms. Bellina Barrow, Principal Attorney at Tenoreque Legal on the topic: Fintech.

Fintech has revolutionized the way we approach financial transactions and has given rise to terms such as crypto currency, digital wallets, blockchain among others.

Ms. Barrow provides insights into the statutory framework that governs Fintech and also the advantages and disadvantages of digit...

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This episode features a joint interview with Mr. Akiri Heath-Adams and Mrs. Teenisha Heath-Adams on the topic: Creating Healthy Workplaces.

Mr. Heath Adams is an Attorney-at-Law and Leadership Consultant while Mrs. Heath-Adams is an Educator and Leadership Consultant. There are the Co-Founders of Heath Adams Leadership.

In this episode, we examine the characteristics of a healthy workplace and how an unhealthy wor...

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This episode features an interview with Author and Foreign Language Interpreter Ms. Gennike Mayers on the topic CARICOM: Good Offices, Good Neighbours. Ms Mayers recently published a book with the same title.

In this interview Ms. Mayers provides insight into the ongoing crisis in Venezuela and CARICOM's role in providing good offices to the Venezuelan Government.

Ms. Mayers is also the CEO of Interpreting Yo...

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This episode features an engaging interview with Mr. Gary Miles Attorney and Success Coach on the topic of Lawyer Wellbeing.

Find out about:
What is the greatest threat to lawyer wellbeing?
How can introverted lawyers become successful at networking?
How can young professionals avoid burnout and much more!

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This episode features an engaging interview with Mr. Jahmel Brown Youth Advocate on the topic of Spotlight on Youth: The Jahmel Brown Story.

Find out about:
What challenges did Mr. Brown face and how did he overcome them?
What is the Commuting Students Opportunities Hub?
What is the source of Mr. Brown's passion for youth advocacy and much more!

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This episode features an engaging interview with Mr. Eoin Ó Muimhneacháin (Moynihan)  Associate at Phillips Lytle LLP on the topic of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

Find out about:
What is ADR?
What is the difference between arbitration and mediation?
What steps are involved in the mediation process and much more!

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This episode features an engaging interview with Mr. Lloyd Robinson Attorney-at- Law on the topic of The Local Content Act of Guyana.

Find out about:
What was the rationale behind the proclamation of this Act?
Is the Act discriminatory towards non-nationals?
How does this Act fit in  with CARICOM's thrust to have a Single Market and Economy and much more!

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This episode features an engaging interview with Mr. Victor George Attorney-at- Law on the topic of Obtaining Bail.

Find out about:
Whether there is a constitutional right to bail in T&T?
Which offences are non-bailable?
What factors influence the decision of a Magistrate to grant or refuse bail and much more!

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