Partner Rob Talach Recognized in Documentary

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April 26, 2019 is the world premiere of PREY, a documentary that follows Rod MacLeod and Beckett Partner Rob Talach as they seek justice for sexual abuse MacLeod experienced 50 years ago at the hands of a Catholic priest. Talach has earned the nickname of “The Priest Hunter”, having filed 395 suits against the church. He represented MacLeod in this lawsuit, which ultimately awarded MacLeod a record-breaking $2.6 million in damages.

PREY features never-before-seen footage of abuser Father Hod Marshall’s deposition before his death in 2014 and documents courtroom drama and personal stories of those present. Falling on the one-year anniversary of the trial’s conclusion, PREY exposes the truth of childhood sexual abuse in the church.

Buy tickets for the premiere at Hot Docs on April 26 and watch the trailer below.

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‘Done keeping it a secret’: Young woman speaks out about stepdad's sex abuse

For more than a decade, Hope Jordan felt like she had duct tape covering her mouth. Amid fears of ripping her family apart and pressure from her mother to keep quiet, Jordan felt she couldn’t talk about the years of sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepdad, Ric Lahey, who was recently sentenced to seven years in prison.

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Western University Homecoming 2024

Western Homecoming is this weekend. Welcome back all the students and staff for another incredible school year. Many of our lawyers and staff are Western alumnus and know the importance of being extra safe this weekend.

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Safety Tips for Halloween Night

Halloween is a spooky and fun time of year. Though not a recognized statutory holiday (a discussion for another blog), dressing up, enjoying a sugar rush, regardless of your age, never gets old. Halloween night, however, is not without its risks, in particular for those “kids” who have aged out of going door to door with parental supervision.