Law News Archive
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Forging connections through sport
February 14, 2018 —
The inaugural Sport & Reconciliation Gathering runs Feb. 21-23. Day two features Voices of the Community. One of those voices belongs to youth coach and mentor Jayme Menzies
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Faculty of Law
Law Professors prove a valuable resource for information on juries following Stanley verdict
February 13, 2018 —
Faculty of Law professors research sheds light on legal issues
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Faculty of Law
In Search of an International Understanding of Law
January 22, 2018 —
Not all Robson Hall alumni go on to become practicing lawyers in Manitoba. While practicing law can be a worthy and distinguished objective, some University of Manitoba Faculty of Law Juris Doctor (J.D.) graduates like Nicole Allard [J.D./2017] choose to explore careers beyond Manitoba’s borders.
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Faculty of Law
Drones and privacy law research
January 16, 2018 —
Visiting professor Kristen Thomasen spoke on the legal, social and ethical implications of robotic technologies and artificial intelligence in the context of the law
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Building us up: The 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
January 12, 2018 —
The recipients of this year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards are accomplished community builders and leaders
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In memoriam: The Hon. Benjamin Hewak (1935-2018)
January 11, 2018 —
The Hon. Benjamin Hewak [BA/56, LLB/60, LLD/03], former Chief Justice of the Queen’s Bench in Manitoba, died on Dec. 21 at age 82
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Wpg Free Press: Another border crosser suffers frostbite while getting to Manitoba
January 9, 2018 —
Law student continues to help refugees
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Wpg Free Press: U of M grad to sit on International Criminal Court
December 11, 2017 —
Kimberly Prost, who graduated from here in 1981 and was called to the Manitoba bar in 1982, was elected this week with five other judges
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$5 million gift brings hope, dreams of new Geneva
December 8, 2017 —
Transformational gift will elevate Winnipeg’s reputation as a global hub for human rights and social justice
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Winnipeg, the new Geneva?
December 8, 2017 —
Arthur Mauro announces $5 million to Front and Centre campaign