Ontario recognizes legal writing contributions of Prof. Cossman

Friday, September 17, 2010

Prof. Brenda CossmanLaw professor Brenda Cossman’s significant contributions to legal writing were recognized with an Ontario Mundell Award, presented by the Attorney General June 17, 2010.

Prof. Ben Alarie launches tax wiki for Canadian public stressed over tax laws

Friday, September 17, 2010

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

taxwiki.caCanadians confused with complicated tax laws now have a unique, free, online resource to help them navigate income tax regulations. It's the Canadian Tax Wiki Project, taxwiki.ca, founded by the Faculty of Law's Prof. Benjamin Alarie, and it's the first of its kind in Canada.

Prof. Jeffrey MacIntosh on media privilege and market manipulation

Friday, September 17, 2010

In a two-part series in the Financial Post "FP Comment" section, Prof. Jeffrey MacIntosh discusses the problem of market manipulation through the media and what could be done about it.

Part I: "Option to ignore" (Aug. 3, 2010)

Part II: "Media Chill" (Aug. 4, 2010)

 

Prof. Audrey Macklin - "Multiple citizenship: I am Canadian ... am I not?"

Friday, September 17, 2010

In a commentary in the Halifax Chronicle-Herald, Prof. Audrey Macklin and McGill Prof. François Crépeau write about the issue of multiple citizenship for Canadians ("Multiple citizenship: I am Canadian ... am I not?", July 2, 2010).

Read the complete commentary.

Article: Ziegel - Judicial appointments should be about merit, not politics

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Judicial appointments should be about merit, not politics

by Jacob Ziegel

This commentary was first published in the National Post on Aug. 31, 2010.

IHRP Interns Work to Protect Women's Rights

Thursday, July 29, 2010

 

This year, the International Human Rights Program at the Faculty of Law sent nearly 20 students around the world to work with partner organizations focused on the protection and promotion of international human rights. Three interns, Lauren Rock, Heather Burnett, and Amanda Montague, worked with organizations in Kenya, Ireland, and Canada, respectively, to advance the human rights of women. Read their letters from the field here...

Prof. Sujit Choudhry speaks about "Demographics and Democracy" at 150!Canada conference

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Prof. Sujit Choudhry recently spoke about "Demographics and Democracy" at the "150!Canada" conference in Ottawa (March 11-12, 2010), organized by IPAC (Institute of Public Administration of Canada) to begin preparations for Canada's 150th anniversary in 2017.

Wardrobe know-how and shopping event held especially for alumni

Thursday, July 29, 2010

More than 30 alumni turned out at an exclusive shopping event April 6, 2010 at Banana Republic on Bloor St. W. to get tips and advice for office-to-evening wear.

Alumni event at Banana Republic