Faculty of Law News Archive
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Faculty of Law class publishes Sports Law magazine, Robson Rundown
June 26, 2024 —
Knowing that their class assignments would be published in a glossy magazine to be read by all at the end of the year was a brilliant way for Assistant Professor Martine Dennie to get her Sports Law class students to step up to the plate and deliver their best.
Research and International
The Conversation: Are governments using proceeds from crime to raise public funds?
June 24, 2024 —
Civil forfeiture regimes that allow governments to seize citizens’ assets, along with unexplained wealth orders — a type of court order that requires people to explain to a judge how they acquired funds — are often described as essential weapons in the battle against money laundering and profitable criminal activity, most notably illegal drug trafficking.
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CBC Manitoba: Manitoba parents who had child through surrogacy fighting for mat leave benefits
June 24, 2024 —
Manitoba parents who had child through surrogacy fighting for mat leave benefits
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Faculty of Law JD Valedictorian Address 2024
June 24, 2024 —
I am truly honoured to stand before you tonight representing the Robson Hall Class of 2024. When I was chosen as Valedictorian, I could not have been more thrilled – then I realized I actually had to write a speech. The daunting task of capturing three tumultuous, yet rewarding, years of law school in just a few minutes seemed impossible.
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In defence of ADR in post-secondary complaints processes
June 21, 2024 —
Joel Lebois is the first graduate of the Master of Laws (LLM) program from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law to write his thesis entirely in French. Lebois is a proud Francophone and practicing lawyer in Manitoba. While working as in-house counsel at the University of Manitoba’s legal department, he realized that he wanted to deepen his knowledge of the law in the area of post-secondary institution complaints processes, and was drawn to the Robson Hall community, which would allow him to complete his degree in French.
Research and International
UM-led research paves way for climate adaptive food systems for Indigenous and marginalized groups
June 21, 2024 —
A diverse team of researchers spanning six continents and more than ten countries has received funding from the Government of Canada to improve access to culturally significant foods for disadvantaged communities around the world.
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Faculty of Law Celebrates 2024 Teaching Award winners
June 13, 2024 —
The Faculty of Law congratulates Dr. Katie Szilagyi, and Mr. Nick Slonosky, recipients of the Faculty’s two top teaching awards given annually to recognize one professor and one practicing professional instructor. Szilagyi is the recipient of The Barney Sneiderman Award for Teaching Excellence, and Slonosky was chosen for the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
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CBC News: How Manitoba’s public guardian system leaves people feeling trapped, stripped of their rights and helpless
June 13, 2024 —
How Manitoba's public guardian system leaves people feeling trapped, stripped of their rights and helpless
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Remembering Professor Gerald Nemiroff
June 13, 2024 —
With sadness, we share news of the passing of retired Faculty of Law professor, Gerald Nemiroff. Known to colleagues as “Gerry,” he taught at the Faculty of Law from 1968 to 2008, serving as Associate Dean from 1977 to 1982.
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The Dimensions of Dr. Bryan Schwartz
June 12, 2024 —
Dr. Bryan Schwartz, K.C. has published five new books within the past 12 months, adding to a body of 36 books (17 authored or co-authored and 19 edited or contributed to) and 300 other publications that bear his name. Each of these five new works is vastly different from the other, reflecting the different aspects of life in which he fully participates as a scholar, professor, political analyst, poet, musician, devoted family member, and spiritual person.