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Some doctors sneak education into their online content to drown out misinformation
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says most effective science communicators use some of the same tactics as those spreading misinformation but back it up with accurate data
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta implement adoption law to end private adoption of Treaty 8 children
Prof. Eric Adams says federal legislation has made it possible for Indigenous communities to pass laws related to child and family services
Alberta’s continuing drought represents the greatest test yet of its water-licensing system
Prof. David Percy says many fears about Alberta’s approach to allocating water use, known as “first-in-time, first-in-right”, haven’t been realized yet
Will online regulation bill restrict free speech?
Prof. Timothy Caulfield anticipates challenges in early days around proposed Bill C-63
How tax records reveal the lucrative world of COVID misinformation
Prof. Timothy Caulfield explains how millions of dollars are made off anti-vaccination rhetoric
Ottawa's new clean electricity rules simplify emergencies, but could still leave Albertans in the dark
Prof. Andrew Leach says new proposed changes to the federal Clean Electricity Regulations are a step in the right direction
Bakery Drivers Head to High Court Searching for Arbitration Exit
Whether an employer has to be in the ‘transportation industry’ for the exemption to apply is fundamental to defining its scope, says Prof. Tamar Meshel
Alberta couple raises contamination concerns as Health Canada cracks down on cord blood clinic
Lack of compliance breaches trust and brings into question the value of stored cells in the future, says Prof. Timothy Caulfield
Priority? Licence transfers? Here's how Alberta's water system works
Prof. David Percy discusses the history and current practices of Alberta’s water allocations
Canada's Supreme Court upholds Indigenous jurisdiction over children's welfare
Prof. Hadley Friedland explains the significance of the decision
Legal expert says Supreme Court decision won’t have power to strike down Indigenous child welfare law
Prof. Hadley Friedland says regardless of decision, substance of law remains intact
Can a DNA analysis help improve your fitness?
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says the progress on DNA analysis for fitness potential hasn’t been substantial
Business insolvencies shot up by more than 41% last year, as pandemic debts mount
Prof. Anna Lund says recently reported insolvency numbers are returning to pre-pandemic levels
'The nature of litigation': Settlement discussions continue in class-action lawsuit against the Calgary Stampede
Prof. Gerard Kennedy says it's not unusual that a settlement has not been reached yet
Original Mickey Mouse copyright expires
Prof. Faith Majekolagbe breaks down copyright law and the public domain as Mickey Mouse's original design enters public domain in the U.S.
Edmonton low-income legal clinic sees call volumes double since 2020
Prof. Anna Lund says concerns about cost barriers in access to justice are nothing new
Landlords to pay interest on security deposits, starting next year
Prof. Anna Lund comments on newly reinstated interest rates for security deposits
Solar panels and whether they are worth the investment
Prof. Andrew Leach shares insight into his new book and lecture series Between Doom and Denial
The Top 10 Health Breakthroughs That Changed How We Live Now
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says Google has been tweaking algorithms to ensure misinformation is not overrepresented in search results
Legal decision will see Canmore council adopt polarizing area structure plans
Prof. Eran Kaplinsky says this is an example of provincial interests trumping local interests
Judge who ruled for N.B. landlord in rent-reduction case owns apartment building
Professor Emeritus Philip Bryden says owning rental property may be allowable for a judge under some circumstances but it would have to be carefully organized
Ontario court awards $142M to families of PS752 victims
Prof. Joanna Harrington cautions judgment unlikely to be realized, with two international court proceedings underway
Big Idea: Teach kids about misinformation
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says we need to teach kids critical thinking skills to curb the infodemic
How Fake Science Sells Wellness
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says it is now more common than ever for brands to use scientific-sounding buzzwords to market unproven products
Oil CEO says too much government talking, not enough action, putting climate targets in jeopardy
Industry needs to know if government is not going to recognize enhanced oil recovery for carbon capture and sequestration, says Prof. Andrew Leach
The unintended consequences of the Online News Act
Law could facilitate spread of misinformation and misleading content, says Prof. Timothy Caulfield
Prime Energy drinks pulled from Canadian shelves — but how did they even get here?
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says concern is with how energy drinks are marketed and whether it's to vulnerable demographics
Jenny Craig bankruptcy leaves former Alta. employee out thousands: 'I feel traumatized'
Prof. Anna Lund advises employees to contact insolvency trustee for help if employer declares bankruptcy
Doctrine Of Discovery Rejection Could Have Major Implications For Canadian Case Law
Prof. Tamara Pearl says Vatican’s repudiation of doctrine could be important first step in eliminating white supremacy in Canadian case law
Social workers need permission to access parents' medical records: B.C. Appeal Court
Ruling cites Prof. Steven Penney's analysis of the "reasonableness" of searches and seizures under the Charter
How Canadian law could change with the Vatican repudiation the Doctrine of Discovery
Prof. Tamara Pearl hopes it will reform contemporary understanding of Indigenous rights and equality
Opinion: Danielle Smith’s ill-advised call sends a troubling message about the rule of law
Prof. Eric Adams offers legal perspective on Premier Smith’s phone call
Telling the farm story is critical in a growing age of misinformation
Prof. Timothy Caulfield shares insight on misinformation at the recent Grain Farmers of Ontario March Classic meeting
Creating opportunities in law school for a Métis scholar
Law student Sarah Turcotte recognized with the Gervin Métis Leadership Award in Law
Alberta premier under scrutiny over leaked phone call
Profs. Eric Adams and Steven Penney discuss Danielle Smith’s response to allegations of interfering with prosecutions
National security experts weigh in on China’s election interference leaks from CSIS, next steps
Prof. Cameron Hutchison shares insights
Newstalk 770 CHQR
Prof. Cameron Hutchison discusses freedom of expression of the public interest
What does an ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin actually mean?
Prof. Joanna Harrington joins CBC Edmonton AM to help answer that question
Alberta NDP wants UCP to debate $20 billion giveaway to oil companies
Prof. Andrew Leach weighs in on RStar pilot project proposal
The Power List: Top 10 Health Care Innovators
Prof. Timothy Caulfield named to Maclean's Top 10 list for tackling the infodemic
Lieutenant governor's remarks on Alberta Sovereignty Act drew Governor General's concern: 'Secret' briefing document
Prof. Eric Adams says Alberta Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani had little practical choice but to sign bill into law
Three years into COVID-19 pandemic, deep social divisions remain in Alberta
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says many who embraced anti-mandate movement during pandemic have migrated to other causes
Alberta’s mandatory oath of allegiance is systemic discrimination
Prof. Anna Lund authors op-ed arguing government should amend the Legal Profession Act
How the dream of 15-minute cities was twisted into a nightmare
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says 15-minute cities are a positive idea trying to make cities more livable
Alberta to have Crown prosecutors pre-screen criminal charges
Pre-charge screening systems streamlines process, says Prof. Steven Penney
Edmonton lawyer returns to private practice days after being appointed provincial court judge
Prof. Emeritus Philip Bryden, KC, shares insight on process to appoint a judge in Alberta
Oil delivers big for Alberta’s budget, but what does it say about the road ahead for energy?
Prof. Andrew Leach is watching three things for next steps on Alberta’s energy: the upcoming election, federal decisions and industry reaction.
Currie, Harrington and Neve: Overhaul Canada’s unjust approach to extradition
Prof. Joanna Harrington co-authors op-ed on the need to reform Canadian extradition law
Driving beer across provinces is what the Fathers of Confederation wanted for us
Prof. Malcolm Lavoie says the misconception that the Constitution is neutral on economic questions is simply wrong
Canadian Lawyer
Prof. Anna Lund comments on upcoming Supreme Court of Canada case on how corporate attribution doctrine applies to bankruptcy and insolvency