Law News Archive
CBC: About 900 LGBT couples tied knot since same-sex marriage legalized in Manitoba
September 16, 2016 —
Twelve years ago, Manitoba became the fifth province or territory in the country to legalize same-sex marriage
CBC/Calgary Herald: Judicial hearings rare: Most complaints about judges never get to public hearing
September 12, 2016 —
Professor Karen Busby explains
Alumni named to new advisory board for Supreme Court judicial appointments
August 2, 2016 —
Two alumni from the University of Manitoba have been named by the federal government to a new seven-person board set to identify candidates for the Supreme Court of Canada
Canadian Lawyer: Aimée Craft named to Top 25 Most Influential 2016 – Young Influencers list
August 2, 2016 —
Canadian Lawyer recently released its list of the top 25 most influential young influencers in the justice system, which includes Aimée Craft, assistant professor from the University of Manitoba's Robson Hall, Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law
Gold medal grad reflects on Robson Hall
July 12, 2016 —
“Even though I had choices about which law school to attend, I’m glad I chose this one,” said Josh. “I found it fun, believe it or not. I liked it."
Faculty of Law
Free Press op-ed: Ezra project brings Yazidis to Canada
July 11, 2016 —
Ezra, the Hebrew word for "help" can take many forms including making donations, volunteering one’s time or offering advice. Recently, some members of Winnipeg’s Jewish community have gone over and above, offering ezra to bring Yazidi refugees to safety by committing to help privately sponsor seven Yazidi families and raising awareness about their persecution locally and nationally.
Faculty of Law
This is my final day as Dean
June 30, 2016 —
Read a memo from Dean Lorna Turnbull to the Robson Hall community on the eve of her departure from the role of Dean, Robson Hall, Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba. Professor Turnbull will resume a faculty position as of July 1, 2016, and Dr. Jonathan Black-Branch will assume the role of dean.
Faculty of Law
Robson Hall alum elected to UN Human Rights Committee
June 30, 2016 —
On June 23 2016, Marcia V. J. Kran, a Canadian lawyer and former international civil servant now living in Vancouver, was elected to the UN Human Rights Committee (HRC). She holds B.A. (1987) and law (1980) degrees from the University of Manitoba, and received the Celebrated Alumnus Award from the Faculty of Arts in 2006.
Free Press: Premier’s absence criticized
June 14, 2016 —
Professor Karen Busby provides her thoughts
Faculty of Law
A year after TRC calls to action, new artwork reaffirms Robson Hall’s commitment to truth and reconciliation
June 10, 2016 —
A new triptych by Dakota/Ojibwa artist Linus Woods will remind members of the Robson Hall community where they stand.