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Building safe bridges for the community

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 11 December 2023
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Edmonton research chair hanging up his hat

  • 7 December 2023
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In Photos: 2023 Indigenous Alumni and Student Mixer

  • Sarah Kent
  • 6 December 2023
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Prof. Anna Lund and embedded housing researcher help people facing foreclosure

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 6 December 2023
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Centre for Constitutional Studies launches new blog

  • 5 December 2023
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Edmonton low-income legal clinic sees call volumes double since 2020

  • 4 December 2023
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In Photos: Justice Sheila Greckol receives honorary degree

  • Sarah Kent
  • 1 December 2023
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Landlords to pay interest on security deposits, starting next year

  • 28 November 2023
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Faculty of Law student Tajdeep Singh Sandhu working to combat BC’s drug toxicity crisis

  • Mita de la Fuente
  • 28 November 2023
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Faculty of Law alumnae shine in this year’s Women in Law Leadership awards

  • Doug Johnson
  • 23 November 2023
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Long-time champion of human rights Justice Sheila Greckol to receive honorary doctorate

  • Doug Johnson
  • 21 November 2023
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Faculty of Law alumni have history of thriving in Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Doug Johnson
  • 17 November 2023
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Furyal Hussain’s dedication to volunteering earns her Lou Hyndman Edmonton Glenora Award

  • Doug Johnson
  • 15 November 2023
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Prof. Faith Majekolagbe among featured experts at President’s Speaker Series

  • Law Communications
  • 14 November 2023
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In Photos: 2023 Environmental Law Centre Launch

  • Sarah Kent
  • 8 November 2023
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Alberta Law Reform Institute calls for electronic wills to be expressly permitted

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 3 November 2023
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In Photos: 2023 Ronald G. Hopp Hall Grand Opening

  • Sarah Kent
  • 1 November 2023
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Four U of A law profs on the program for Canada’s annual international law conference

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 31 October 2023
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Anisha Jain unpacks the complex world of surrogacy in Canada and India

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 31 October 2023
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Prof. Joanna Harrington appears before Australian Parliament

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 31 October 2023
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Chief Justice Mary Moreau, ‘79 LLB, nominated to Supreme Court of Canada

  • Sarah Kent
  • 26 October 2023
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Solar panels and whether they are worth the investment

  • 25 October 2023
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The Top 10 Health Breakthroughs That Changed How We Live Now

  • 25 October 2023
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New judicial appointments in Alberta include two Faculty of Law alumni

  • Law Communications
  • 24 October 2023
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Environmental Law Centre joins Faculty of Law as affiliated institute in natural and beneficial partnership

  • Doug Johnson
  • 24 October 2023
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Legal decision will see Canmore council adopt polarizing area structure plans

  • 23 October 2023
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Judge who ruled for N.B. landlord in rent-reduction case owns apartment building

  • 23 October 2023
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Legal scholar and educator inspired people to work together over varied career

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 19 October 2023
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This year’s Brimacombe Moot sees record number of students

  • Doug Johnson
  • 13 October 2023
Andrew Leach

Prof. Andrew Leach’s new book tackles six common climate change myths

  • Doug Johnson
  • 11 October 2023
Adebayo Majekolagbe

Accounting for the social cost of climate change

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 11 October 2023
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Prof. Adebayo Majekolagbe’s book launches at Africa Climate Summit

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 10 October 2023
Indigenous Relationship Building Day

In Photos: Indigenous Relationship Building Day

  • Sarah Kent
  • 3 October 2023
The Honourable Karen Hewitt

Alumna Justice Karen Hewitt remembered for long, celebrated career and her work with the U of A

  • Doug Johnson
  • 3 October 2023
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U of A law profs to head to major Constitutional Law conference

  • Doug Johnson
  • 3 October 2023
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Q and A with Study Abroad law student Celeste Kwok

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 25 September 2023
Prof. Sina Akbari and Amna Qureshi

In Photos: 2023 Teaching Excellence Awards

  • Sarah Kent
  • 21 September 2023
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Prof. Joanna Harrington contributes chapter to new cross-border crime collection

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 18 September 2023
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Prof. Anna Lund publishes new research on public interest standing tests

  • Lauren Bannon
  • 15 September 2023
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In Photos: Class of 2026 Orientation

  • Sarah Kent
  • 15 September 2023
Ubaka Ogbogu

Prof. Ubaka Ogbogu recognized with Kitty Newman Memorial Award

  • Sarah Kent
  • 12 September 2023
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Prof. Faith Majekolagbe on copyright law in today’s world

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 5 September 2023
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Leading researchers recognized by Royal Society of Canada

  • 5 September 2023
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In Photos: ELITE Program Pathway for Law

  • Sarah Kent
  • 30 August 2023
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Prof. Godwin Dzah gives lesson in history of international environmental law

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 29 August 2023
Serhii Nadobko

Ukrainian scholar Serhii Nadobko extends residency at Faculty of Law through SAR Ukraine Fellowship award

  • Mita de la Fuente
  • 24 August 2023
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Law students benefit from hands-on experience with Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 22 August 2023
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Profs. Anna Lund, Andrew Leach and Moin Yahya feature in new Alberta Law Review

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 10 August 2023
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Court Connections

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 3 August 2023
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New awards spark success

  • Sarah Kent
  • 3 August 2023
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A Class Act

  • Sarah Kent
  • 3 August 2023
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Ontario court awards $142M to families of PS752 victims

  • 2 August 2023
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ELITE Program for Black Youth hosts new program at Faculty of Law

  • Sarah Kent
  • 31 July 2023
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Big Idea: Teach kids about misinformation

  • 28 July 2023
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Gurarjun Toor’s path to success paved with new connections

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 28 July 2023
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How Fake Science Sells Wellness

  • 27 July 2023
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Students gain real-world experience giving free legal assistance to emerging businesses, non-profits

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 27 July 2023
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ᐘᐦᑯᐦᑐᐏᐣ Wahkohtowin course offers transformative experience

  • Sarah Kent
  • 26 July 2023
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Oil CEO says too much government talking, not enough action, putting climate targets in jeopardy

  • 24 July 2023
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The unintended consequences of the Online News Act

  • 14 July 2023
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Prof. Shannon O’Byrne had role in moving both the Faculty and the law forward

  • Law Communications
  • 14 July 2023
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Prof. Annalise Acorn inspired students to practise al modo mio

  • Law Communications
  • 14 July 2023
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Prime Energy drinks pulled from Canadian shelves — but how did they even get here?

  • 13 July 2023
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Jenny Craig bankruptcy leaves former Alta. employee out thousands: 'I feel traumatized'

  • 13 July 2023
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Profs. Eran Kaplinsky and Malcolm Lavoie co-author reboot of a classic legal text

  • Ben Lof
  • 12 July 2023
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Prof. Florence Ashley publishes new research on construction of gender identity

  • Sarah Kent
  • 5 July 2023
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How 'climate lockdowns' became the new battleground for conspiracy-driven protest movement

  • 4 July 2023
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Charter ruling conflicts with existing case law, expert says

  • 4 July 2023
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From soccer pitch to law school

  • Ben Lof
  • 4 July 2023
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Profs. Lewis Klar and Cameron Jefferies publish seventh edition of Tort Law

  • Ben Lof
  • 27 June 2023
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Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge hosts bar call for student-at-law

  • Sarah Kent
  • 27 June 2023
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Mentorship program supports Indigenous students on their law school journey

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 27 June 2023
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Meta to block news on Facebook and Instagram in Canada

  • 23 June 2023
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A conversation with disability rights researcher Stella Varvis

  • Mita de la Fuente
  • 22 June 2023
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Law students launch fundraiser for Trans ID Clinic

  • Sarah Kent
  • 19 June 2023
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Trash fire wait times and unfair evictions: How renter rights vary in Canada’s most populous provinces

  • 16 June 2023
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In Photos: Class of 2023 convocation

  • Sarah Kent
  • 14 June 2023
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Parliamentary report calling for extradition reform adopts Prof. Joanna Harrington’s recommendations

  • Sarah Kent
  • 9 June 2023
Brandon Blenkarn

Hard work and discipline keys to success for recipient of Judges’ Bronze Medal

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 7 June 2023
Casey Caines

Aspiration and ‘aunties’ lift Indigenous law grad all the way to the Supreme Court

  • 7 June 2023
Mark Stevens

Faculty of Law silver medallist excelled at law school while maintaining two successful careers

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 6 June 2023
Trevor Sullivan

Burning the midnight oil leads law student to shine bright

  • Sarah Kent
  • 5 June 2023
Georgia Philipp

Georgia Philipp goes the extra mile to give back

  • Levi Bjork
  • 2 June 2023
Mona Abdolrazaghi

Mona Abdolrazaghi takes the road less travelled

  • Ben Lof
  • 1 June 2023
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Profs. Hadley Friedland and Tamara Pearl receive federal funding to address gender-based violence against Indigenous WGT2S+ persons

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 10 May 2023
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Q and A with the Faculty of Law’s Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers

  • Sarah Kent
  • 3 May 2023
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Doctrine Of Discovery Rejection Could Have Major Implications For Canadian Case Law

  • 1 May 2023
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Social workers need permission to access parents' medical records: B.C. Appeal Court

  • 1 May 2023
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Cassidy Jiang and Kris Jun place second at prestigious international moot

  • Sarah Kent
  • 25 April 2023
Shanza Arif

Shanza Arif wins 2023 Mandy MacLeod Prize for Excellence in Mooting

  • Levi Bjork
  • 25 April 2023
Ubaka Ogbogu

Prof. Ubaka Ogbogu receives New Frontiers in Research Fund Transformation Grant

  • Lauren Bannon
  • 25 April 2023
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Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin Moot showcases emerging star advocates

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 24 April 2023
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In Photos: 2023 Indigenous Graduation Celebration

  • Sarah Kent
  • 24 April 2023
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Law students attend traditional sweat lodge ceremony ahead of final exams

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 19 April 2023
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In Photos: 2023 Celebration of Mooting

  • Sarah Kent
  • 18 April 2023
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Canadian Partnership for International Justice wins Governor General's Innovation Award

  • Faculty of Law Communication
  • 18 April 2023
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Amna Qureshi inspires and empowers students to be mental health advocates

  • Sarah Kent
  • 17 April 2023
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Prof. Sina Akbari pushes law students to think outside the legal box

  • Sarah Kent
  • 17 April 2023
Faith Majekolagbe

Faculty of Law congratulates Prof. Faith Majekolagbe on grant success

  • Jyllian Park
  • 12 April 2023
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Ukrainian visiting scholar escapes war to study human rights

  • Sarah Kent
  • 11 April 2023
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How Canadian law could change with the Vatican repudiation the Doctrine of Discovery

  • 11 April 2023
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Opinion: Danielle Smith’s ill-advised call sends a troubling message about the rule of law

  • 6 April 2023
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Telling the farm story is critical in a growing age of misinformation

  • 4 April 2023
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In Photos: 2023 Graduation Banquet

  • Sarah Kent
  • 31 March 2023
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Law students escape from Turn of the Century Law Office

  • Sarah Kent
  • 30 March 2023
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Creating opportunities in law school for a Métis scholar

  • 30 March 2023
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Alberta premier under scrutiny over leaked phone call

  • 30 March 2023
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Faculty of Law alumni share their advice for navigating law school and beyond

  • Law Communications
  • 29 March 2023
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In Photos: Supreme Justice

  • Sarah Kent
  • 28 March 2023
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Gavin Cazon-Wilkes receives Hon. Cecilia Johnstone Equality Award

  • Sarah Kent
  • 28 March 2023
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In Photos: 2023 Merv Leitch, QC, Memorial Lecture

  • Sarah Kent
  • 27 March 2023
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National security experts weigh in on China’s election interference leaks from CSIS, next steps

  • 27 March 2023
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Five distinguished legal scholars appointed to Faculty of Law

  • Sarah Kent
  • 23 March 2023
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In Photos: 2023 Dean’s Welcome

  • Sarah Kent
  • 22 March 2023
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Newstalk 770 CHQR

  • 22 March 2023
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Prof. Mitchell McInnes contributes to upcoming issue of Supreme Court Law Review

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 21 March 2023
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What does an ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin actually mean?

  • 21 March 2023
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Alberta NDP wants UCP to debate $20 billion giveaway to oil companies

  • 20 March 2023
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In Photos: Grand Opening of the David R. Percy Student Lounge

  • Sarah Kent
  • 20 March 2023
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Law student Stephen Raitz sees municipal law as a tool for positive change

  • Sarah Kent
  • 20 March 2023
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Prof. Eran Kaplinsky contributes to recent book examining how rights impact urban development

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 16 March 2023
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The Power List: Top 10 Health Care Innovators

  • 16 March 2023
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The Incorporation Process and the Types of Business Structures in Alberta

  • 15 March 2023
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U of A Law student and alumna each earn Supreme Court of Canada clerkships

  • Helen Metella
  • 14 March 2023
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In Photos: Indigenous Law Students’ Association Speaker Series

  • Sarah Kent
  • 14 March 2023
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In Photos: Graduate Student Reception

  • Sarah Kent
  • 13 March 2023
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Faculty welcomes new Muslim student group

  • Caitlin Crawshaw
  • 13 March 2023
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Lieutenant governor's remarks on Alberta Sovereignty Act drew Governor General's concern: 'Secret' briefing document

  • 10 March 2023
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Three years into COVID-19 pandemic, deep social divisions remain in Alberta

  • 10 March 2023
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Prof. Hadley Friedland receives a 2023 Killam Accelerator Research Award

  • Kalina Broda
  • 9 March 2023
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Alberta’s mandatory oath of allegiance is systemic discrimination

  • 9 March 2023
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Judge Renée Cochard receives Indigenous Justice Award

  • Helen Metella
  • 8 March 2023
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How the dream of 15-minute cities was twisted into a nightmare

  • 7 March 2023
Koren Lightning-Earle

A look at the Wahkohtowin Lodge Community Research Methods for Revitalizing Indigenous Laws Workshop

  • 7 March 2023
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Education Abroad program allows Law students to expand their horizons

  • Jyllian Park
  • 6 March 2023
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Alberta to have Crown prosecutors pre-screen criminal charges

  • 6 March 2023
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Edmonton lawyer returns to private practice days after being appointed provincial court judge

  • 2 March 2023
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Oil delivers big for Alberta’s budget, but what does it say about the road ahead for energy?

  • 2 March 2023
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In Photos: Symposium in Honour of Prof. Bruce Ziff

  • Sarah Kent
  • 1 March 2023
Rob McDonald

From aspiring comic book artist to accomplished copyright lawyer

  • Caitlin Crawshaw
  • 27 February 2023
Howie Sniderman

Putting community contributions before billable hours

  • Caitlin Crawshaw
  • 27 February 2023
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Law Show 2023’s triumphant return

  • Helen Metella
  • 22 February 2023
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Three faculty members receive Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals

  • Lauren Bannon
  • 21 February 2023
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Currie, Harrington and Neve: Overhaul Canada’s unjust approach to extradition

  • 21 February 2023
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U of A Faculty of Law professor appears as expert witness before House of Commons Justice committee

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 16 February 2023
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Driving beer across provinces is what the Fathers of Confederation wanted for us

  • 16 February 2023
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Prof. Malcolm Lavoie publishes new book examining the economic framework of the Canadian Constitution

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 16 February 2023
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Canadian Lawyer

  • 15 February 2023
Tashina Dreaver

A look at the upcoming 2023 ILSA Speaker Series

  • Lauren Bannon
  • 15 February 2023
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Law 101 introduces curious undergrads to Canadian law

  • Caitlin Crawshaw
  • 13 February 2023
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Prof. Peter Sankoff publishes guide to persuasive legal writing

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 10 February 2023
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Legal innovation conference to explore AI’s uses and abuses

  • 3 February 2023
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Newstalk 770 CHQR

  • 31 January 2023
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2023 Legal Innovation and Digital Law Conference examines the technologies and ideas shaping the future of law

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 31 January 2023
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Professor Timothy Caulfield co-authors new expert panel report on misinformation

  • Sarah Kent
  • 30 January 2023
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Canada’s top court takes a tough stance on mandatory minimum sentences

  • 30 January 2023
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Alberta NDP says review of oilsands cleanup funding program needs public input

  • 30 January 2023
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Prof. Mitchell McInnes contributes work to collection on former Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin

  • Sarah Kent
  • 26 January 2023
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Why is Danielle Smith trying to relitigate the pandemic, in a kangaroo court?

  • 26 January 2023
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Oilsands execs say they can't invest in decarbonization any faster, despite profits

  • 26 January 2023
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Independent probe into contact between Alberta premier's office, prosecutors needed, says political scientist

  • 26 January 2023
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CBC National: The truth about immune boosters

  • 25 January 2023
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CBC Radio: Watching from afar

  • 25 January 2023
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Prof. Anna Lund and law student Amy Kasper co-author practical guide on continuing care transfers

  • Sarah Kent
  • 18 January 2023
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Remembering Laura K. Stevens, K.C.

  • Lauren Bannon
  • 16 January 2023
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Building the law firm of the future

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 16 January 2023
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Federal Court cites op-ed by Prof. Joanna Harrington in recent decision

  • Sarah Kent
  • 13 January 2023
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Prof. Tim Caulfield named to Order of Canada

  • Sarah Kent
  • 6 January 2023
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Alberta premier derides federal green job plan as 'ill-conceived and short-sighted'

  • 4 January 2023

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