Joe Thorne
@joethorne.bsky.social
Lawyer in St. John's, NL. Interesting and sophisticated. Agreeable to be celebrated. He/Him.
Pitching the judge on my 4th document production motion in this claim.
this is full of meaning
September 22, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Pitching the judge on my 4th document production motion in this claim.
“Breaking with long-running protocol”.
President Trump said CNN, MS NOW and Politico will be banned from the White House, breaking with long-running protocol for relations between the executive office and the press. https://wapo.st/3SWIOjD
September 19, 2026 at 10:37 AM
“Breaking with long-running protocol”.
Mid-40s, but I appreciate anyone who accommodates my beliefs.
Carly Rae Jepsen album release day is a very important holiday for a certain type of late 30s-early 40s white guy. Please be respectful of their religious practices today
September 18, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Mid-40s, but I appreciate anyone who accommodates my beliefs.
Happy New CRJ Day, to those who observe!
September 18, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Happy New CRJ Day, to those who observe!
Just one mind-boggling horror among many, but it’s shocking that the President thinks he has a trade deficit with the grocery store.
Trump: "If we lose $50 billion a year with a country, and we say 'we're not going to trade with you anymore,' we don't lose $50 billion a year. It's very simple. Right?"
September 17, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Just one mind-boggling horror among many, but it’s shocking that the President thinks he has a trade deficit with the grocery store.
"Prosecution would like to introduce Exhibit DY-1, Your Honour."
“hello would you like to try the AI designed schizophrenia treatment i synthesized in my garage?”
September 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
"Prosecution would like to introduce Exhibit DY-1, Your Honour."
lol, read this headline and this framing, then go look at the election results.
Sen. Ed Markey, the oldest Senate Democrat running for re-election, fended off a primary challenger.
The election showed the fight between progressivism and centrism and a push for generational change within the party. https://wapo.st/3SD7BJl
The election showed the fight between progressivism and centrism and a push for generational change within the party. https://wapo.st/3SD7BJl
September 2, 2026 at 10:55 AM
lol, read this headline and this framing, then go look at the election results.
My colleague Danielle and I took a look at the Supreme Court's decision in a bruising fight between one of the world's largest hedge funds and one of the world's largest financial services firms about destruction of evidence.
Spoiler Alert!: The Supreme Court of Canada revisits spoliation of evidence in SS&C Technologies Canada Corp. v. Bank of New York Mellon Corp., 2026 SCC 29 - Stewart McKelvey
By Joe Thorne and Danielle Harris For the first time in over a century, the Supreme Court of Canada has considered the impact and consequences where a litigant intentionally destroys...
stewartmckelvey.com
August 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
My colleague Danielle and I took a look at the Supreme Court's decision in a bruising fight between one of the world's largest hedge funds and one of the world's largest financial services firms about destruction of evidence.
Beautiful day for a partial eclipse viewing!
August 12, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Beautiful day for a partial eclipse viewing!
Without hyperbole, I've seen this movie at least 25 times. It's one of my favourites of all time.
TODAY: @raxkingisdead.bsky.social on Oh Brother Where Art Thou?'s thrillingly loose, modern and musical adaptation of The Odyssey. "It can develop or dismiss any parts of the source material as it sees fit in order to kick the maximum possible amount of ass." flaminghydra.com/issue-618/#f...
Mean old world
Rax King enjoys the ride and isn’t worried about the wheels
flaminghydra.com
July 31, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Without hyperbole, I've seen this movie at least 25 times. It's one of my favourites of all time.
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America is a nightmare.
Ronmel Rangel had no health insurance.
When the estimated cost of his hernia repair exceeded $20,000, he was able to save thousands by shopping around hospitals and surgical centers.
When the estimated cost of his hernia repair exceeded $20,000, he was able to save thousands by shopping around hospitals and surgical centers.
His surgery was $23,000. After shopping around, he paid less than $5,000.
Ronmel Rangel had no health insurance. When the estimated cost of his hernia repair exceeded $20,000, he was able to save thousands by shopping around.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 30, 2026 at 11:24 AM
America is a nightmare.
Weak sauce.
My statement on the United States administration’s intention to impose new tariffs on Canadian goods:
July 21, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Weak sauce.
Do yourself a favour: if you're inclined to watch a Sam Neill movie that's a little off the beaten path, watch "In the Mouth of Madness". It's the 3rd in John Carpenter's "Apocalypse Trilogy", and Neill is truly a revelation.
July 13, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Do yourself a favour: if you're inclined to watch a Sam Neill movie that's a little off the beaten path, watch "In the Mouth of Madness". It's the 3rd in John Carpenter's "Apocalypse Trilogy", and Neill is truly a revelation.
Confirmed, new CRJ is a banger.
FYI: The new Carly Rae Jepsen single is good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xqe...
Carly Rae Jepsen - On Wires (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by CarlyRaeJepsenVEVO
www.youtube.com
June 26, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Confirmed, new CRJ is a banger.
I applaud @robantle709.bsky.social and Ariana Kelland, who are doing the lord's work investigating and reporting on trial delays, Jordan applications, and their underlying causes here in the province.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Why the wait? Delays in disclosure of evidence repeatedly flagged in N.L. Jordan cases | CBC News
An analysis of cases impacted by R. v. Jordan shows that one of the driving factors is the delay in handing over disclosure — evidence in the case — to the defence.
www.cbc.ca
June 23, 2026 at 11:36 AM
I applaud @robantle709.bsky.social and Ariana Kelland, who are doing the lord's work investigating and reporting on trial delays, Jordan applications, and their underlying causes here in the province.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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I don't understand why we're persisting in calling SCC appointees "nominations". There's no nomination process, nor confirmation process. The government announces who it will appoint. Period. So Justice Joyal is not a 'nominee', he is simply the person the government intends to appoint.
June 22, 2026 at 5:54 PM
I don't understand why we're persisting in calling SCC appointees "nominations". There's no nomination process, nor confirmation process. The government announces who it will appoint. Period. So Justice Joyal is not a 'nominee', he is simply the person the government intends to appoint.
Pronouncing Luddite like crudité.
June 11, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Pronouncing Luddite like crudité.
Barbaric. Maybe unconstitutional. Definitely not a solution for the problem it is aimed at.
#Saskatchewan passes law on involuntary drug treatment. Addictions minister Carr "says those admitted into forced treatment would be provided legal representation throughout all stages of their assessment." #mentalhealth #humanrights #drugs globalnews.ca/news/1183689...
Saskatchewan passes law on involuntary drug treatment | Globalnews.ca
Addictions Minister Lori Carr says those admitted into forced treatment would be provided legal representation throughout all stages of their assessment.
globalnews.ca
May 6, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Barbaric. Maybe unconstitutional. Definitely not a solution for the problem it is aimed at.
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How much did the Trans Canada Highway lose?
#BREAKING: Canada Post reports loss of $1.57 billion in 2025
Canada Post reports loss of $1.57 billion in 2025
Canada Post reported a loss of $1.57 billion before tax for 2025, according to a news release posted on Monday. The loss was an increase of more than $700 million, compared to 2024.
www.ctvnews.ca
April 20, 2026 at 9:40 PM
How much did the Trans Canada Highway lose?
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war_iran_final-blow_v1.pdf
war_iran_final-final-blow-v2.pdf
war_iran_final-blow-no edits.pdf
war_iran_final-blow-no edits (1).pdf
war_iran_final-blow-no edits (1) APPROVED.pdf
IRANWARPLANSFINALFINALFINAL.pdf
IRANWARPLANSFINALFINALFINAL (1).pdf
war_iran_final-final-blow-v2.pdf
war_iran_final-blow-no edits.pdf
war_iran_final-blow-no edits (1).pdf
war_iran_final-blow-no edits (1) APPROVED.pdf
IRANWARPLANSFINALFINALFINAL.pdf
IRANWARPLANSFINALFINALFINAL (1).pdf
BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. is preparing possible “final blow” options against Iran if talks fail like seizing key islands (e.g. Kharg, Abu Musa), blockading oil routes, or launching massive airstrikes (and potentially ground ops).
Forces are being deployed, but no decision yet.
Source: Axios
Forces are being deployed, but no decision yet.
Source: Axios
March 26, 2026 at 11:05 AM
war_iran_final-blow_v1.pdf
war_iran_final-final-blow-v2.pdf
war_iran_final-blow-no edits.pdf
war_iran_final-blow-no edits (1).pdf
war_iran_final-blow-no edits (1) APPROVED.pdf
IRANWARPLANSFINALFINALFINAL.pdf
IRANWARPLANSFINALFINALFINAL (1).pdf
war_iran_final-final-blow-v2.pdf
war_iran_final-blow-no edits.pdf
war_iran_final-blow-no edits (1).pdf
war_iran_final-blow-no edits (1) APPROVED.pdf
IRANWARPLANSFINALFINALFINAL.pdf
IRANWARPLANSFINALFINALFINAL (1).pdf
*Grinning in litigator*
March 20, 2026 at 12:25 PM
*Grinning in litigator*
"This is what has happened to the credibility of your office. Generations of Assistant US Attorneys had built the goodwill of that office for your generation to destroy it within a year."
Pretty incredible read. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Judge Zahid Quraishi Ejects New Jersey Federal Prosecutor From Court, Orders Testimony on Office Leadership Structure (Gift Article)
Judge Zahid Quraishi of U.S. District Court ejected a federal prosecutor from his courtroom and ordered the three leaders designated to run the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey to return to court ...
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2026 at 11:50 AM
"This is what has happened to the credibility of your office. Generations of Assistant US Attorneys had built the goodwill of that office for your generation to destroy it within a year."
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Possible solution to the Strait of Hormuz?
March 14, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Possible solution to the Strait of Hormuz?