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Dr. Michelle Gallant has been a full professor at Robson Hall Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba since 2014

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CBC The Cost of Living: When good companies do bad things

December 16, 2024 — 
When good companies do bad things

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Left to right: Nicholas Ly (3L) and Jordan Wagner (3L). Photo by Paul Chorney (2L).

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Where IP and Business Law connect

December 10, 2024 — 
On November 27, 2024, two third-year law students, Nicholas Ly (3L) and Jordan Wagner (3L) [BComm(Hons)/2022] , from the Faculty of Law’s L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic, delivered an insightful presentation at the Faculty of Law to fellow students. This event, entitled "Where IP and Business Law Connect", was hosted by the Manitoba Law Student Association’s, Intellectual Property and Technology Law Group and the Business Law Group. The presentation highlighted the critical intersections between intellectual property (IP) and business law.

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Faculty, staff, current students and practicing professional lawyers, many of whom are alumni, gathered at UM’s Migizii Agamik on Nov. 20, 2024 for the inaugural “In Good Relations” networking event organized by MILSA.

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Fostering Connections: MILSA’s “In Good Relations” Event Strengthens Community Within Manitoba’s Indigenous Bar

December 9, 2024 — 
On November 21, 2024, the Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association (MILSA), in partnership with the Manitoba Bar Association’s newly established Indigenous Lawyers Forum, hosted the inaugural “In Good Relations” networking event at Migizii Agamik (“the Bald Eagle Lodge”) on the University of Manitoba campus. Julianna Albert, a 2L student, translated “In Good Relations” into Cree as “kâkînaw mino omâkiinak,” noting that the name “beautifully captures the essence of the event.” Designed as an informal and welcoming gathering, the event aimed to foster meaningful connections between Indigenous law students, practicing lawyers, and articling students.

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group picture including Star Wars characters for world premiere of Star Wars-Ojibwe version at Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall on Aug. 8, 2024

10 top stories for a newsworthy 2024

December 9, 2024 — 
A curated list of the stories that drew readers to UM Today this year.

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Left to right: Nick Slonosky, Supervising Lawyer; Stephanie Levene, Associate Vice-President (Donor Relations); Simone Vickar, L. Kerry Vickar [LLB/1980], Richard Jochelson, Dean of Law; Yvan Larocque, Supervising Lawyer.

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L. Kerry Vickar inspires legal minds at UM Business Law Clinic

December 6, 2024 — 
On October 11, 2024, law students at the University of Manitoba’s L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic had the unique opportunity to meet in person with the Clinic’s benefactor, L. Kerry Vickar [LLB/1980], and his wife, Simone Vickar. This visit allowed students to showcase what they’ve learned through the Clinic and to gain insights from an alum whose entrepreneurial vision has helped shaped their legal education.

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Photo credit: JESSICA LEE / FREE PRESS FILES Brandon Trask is an associate law professor at the University of Manitoba and a former prosecutor.

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Winnipeg Free Press: Police, prosecutors disagree on Criminal Code release ‘mandate’

December 5, 2024 — 
Police, prosecutors disagree on Criminal Code release ‘mandate’

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Media coverage of the UMCLC – Prison Law Clinic and their representation of Ms. Geraldine Mason

December 3, 2024 — 
Media coverage of The UMCLC - Prison Law Clinic and their representation of Ms. Geraldine Mason

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In Memoriam: Chief Justice Richard J. Scott

November 29, 2024 — 
With profound sadness the Faculty of Law mourns the passing of Justice Richard Scott, O.C., O.M., K.C., a towering figure in Manitoba’s legal community. Justice Scott, who served as Chief Justice of the Manitoba Court of Appeal for 22 years until his retirement in 2013, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the age of 86.

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Left to right: Third-year law students Nadine Plourde, Maureen Friesen, Sydney Newman, Harlan Morris with Judge Tim Killeen (back).

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Moot News: 2024 Solomon Greenberg Trial Moot kicks off law school competition season

November 29, 2024 — 
Moot Season at Robson Hall has kicked off with the annual Solomon Greenberg Trial Moot which took place on Grey Cup weekend, Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Winnipeg Law Courts. Winner Maria Garcia Manzano (3L) and runner-up Nadine Plourde (3L) will go on to represent Manitoba at the MacIntyre (Western) Cup to be hosted at Robson Hall in Winnipeg, on February 14 - 15, 2025.

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Photo credit: JESSICA LEE / FREE PRESS FILES Brandon Trask is an associate law professor at the University of Manitoba and a former prosecutor.

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Winnipeg Free Press: Restorative justice hangs in the balance

November 29, 2024 — 
Restorative justice hangs in the balance

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