Quick Hits: Episode 217 – Are courts being abused to prosecute terrorism?
The 1994 ‘McDonald’s coffee’ case was seen by many as a ridiculous lawsuit. There are definitely times where lawyers seem to be over-enthusiastic in suing bodies for all kinds of things. Two US cases of late seem to be of this ilk. What, if any, should courts do when it comes to looking at terrorism?
Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants – Wikipedia
U.S. Supreme Court weighs Google’s liability in ISIS terror case | National Post
Judge blocks 9/11 victims’ claim to Afghan assets – BBC News
(1) Alleged Canadian ISIS recruiter Awso Peshdary to plead guilty: court documents | Globalnews.ca
By Phil Gurski
Phil Gurski is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. Phil is a 32-year veteran of CSE and CSIS and the author of six books on terrorism.