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Building safe bridges for the community
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Edmonton research chair hanging up his hat
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In Photos: 2023 Indigenous Alumni and Student Mixer
Ebun Agharese and Anna Lund

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Prof. Anna Lund and embedded housing researcher help people facing foreclosure
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Centre for Constitutional Studies launches new blog
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Edmonton low-income legal clinic sees call volumes double since 2020
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In Photos: Justice Sheila Greckol receives honorary degree
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Landlords to pay interest on security deposits, starting next year
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Faculty of Law student Tajdeep Singh Sandhu working to combat BC’s drug toxicity crisis
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Faculty of Law alumnae shine in this year’s Women in Law Leadership awards
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Long-time champion of human rights Justice Sheila Greckol to receive honorary doctorate
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Faculty of Law alumni have history of thriving in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Furyal Hussain’s dedication to volunteering earns her Lou Hyndman Edmonton Glenora Award
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Prof. Faith Majekolagbe among featured experts at President’s Speaker Series
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In Photos: 2023 Environmental Law Centre Launch
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Alberta Law Reform Institute calls for electronic wills to be expressly permitted
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In Photos: 2023 Ronald G. Hopp Hall Grand Opening
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Four U of A law profs on the program for Canada’s annual international law conference
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Anisha Jain unpacks the complex world of surrogacy in Canada and India
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Prof. Joanna Harrington appears before Australian Parliament
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Chief Justice Mary Moreau, ‘79 LLB, nominated to Supreme Court of Canada
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Solar panels and whether they are worth the investment
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The Top 10 Health Breakthroughs That Changed How We Live Now
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New judicial appointments in Alberta include two Faculty of Law alumni
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Environmental Law Centre joins Faculty of Law as affiliated institute in natural and beneficial partnership
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Legal decision will see Canmore council adopt polarizing area structure plans
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Judge who ruled for N.B. landlord in rent-reduction case owns apartment building
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Legal scholar and educator inspired people to work together over varied career
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This year’s Brimacombe Moot sees record number of students
Andrew Leach

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Prof. Andrew Leach’s new book tackles six common climate change myths
Adebayo Majekolagbe

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Accounting for the social cost of climate change
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Prof. Adebayo Majekolagbe’s book launches at Africa Climate Summit
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In Photos: Indigenous Relationship Building Day
The Honourable Karen Hewitt

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Alumna Justice Karen Hewitt remembered for long, celebrated career and her work with the U of A
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U of A law profs to head to major Constitutional Law conference
Honourable Sheila Greckol

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Two champions for social justice to receive honorary degrees this fall
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Q and A with Study Abroad law student Celeste Kwok
Prof. Sina Akbari and Amna Qureshi

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In Photos: 2023 Teaching Excellence Awards
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Prof. Joanna Harrington contributes chapter to new cross-border crime collection
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Prof. Anna Lund publishes new research on public interest standing tests
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In Photos: Class of 2026 Orientation
Ubaka Ogbogu

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Prof. Ubaka Ogbogu recognized with Kitty Newman Memorial Award
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Prof. Faith Majekolagbe on copyright law in today’s world
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Leading researchers recognized by Royal Society of Canada
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In Photos: ELITE Program Pathway for Law
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Prof. Godwin Dzah gives lesson in history of international environmental law
Serhii Nadobko

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Ukrainian scholar Serhii Nadobko extends residency at Faculty of Law through SAR Ukraine Fellowship award
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Law students benefit from hands-on experience with Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta
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Profs. Anna Lund, Andrew Leach and Moin Yahya feature in new Alberta Law Review
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Court Connections
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New awards spark success
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A Class Act
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Ontario court awards $142M to families of PS752 victims
Ubaka Ogbogu

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ELITE Program for Black Youth hosts new program at Faculty of Law
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Big Idea: Teach kids about misinformation
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Gurarjun Toor’s path to success paved with new connections
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How Fake Science Sells Wellness
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Students gain real-world experience giving free legal assistance to emerging businesses, non-profits
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ᐘᐦᑯᐦᑐᐏᐣ Wahkohtowin course offers transformative experience
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Oil CEO says too much government talking, not enough action, putting climate targets in jeopardy
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The unintended consequences of the Online News Act
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Prof. Shannon O’Byrne had role in moving both the Faculty and the law forward
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Prof. Annalise Acorn inspired students to practise al modo mio
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Prime Energy drinks pulled from Canadian shelves — but how did they even get here?
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Jenny Craig bankruptcy leaves former Alta. employee out thousands: 'I feel traumatized'
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Profs. Eran Kaplinsky and Malcolm Lavoie co-author reboot of a classic legal text
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Prof. Florence Ashley publishes new research on construction of gender identity
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How 'climate lockdowns' became the new battleground for conspiracy-driven protest movement
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Charter ruling conflicts with existing case law, expert says
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From soccer pitch to law school
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Profs. Lewis Klar and Cameron Jefferies publish seventh edition of Tort Law
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Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge hosts bar call for student-at-law
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Mentorship program supports Indigenous students on their law school journey
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Meta to block news on Facebook and Instagram in Canada
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A conversation with disability rights researcher Stella Varvis
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Law students launch fundraiser for Trans ID Clinic
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Trash fire wait times and unfair evictions: How renter rights vary in Canada’s most populous provinces
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In Photos: Class of 2023 convocation
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Parliamentary report calling for extradition reform adopts Prof. Joanna Harrington’s recommendations
Brandon Blenkarn

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Hard work and discipline keys to success for recipient of Judges’ Bronze Medal
Casey Caines

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Aspiration and ‘aunties’ lift Indigenous law grad all the way to the Supreme Court
Mark Stevens

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Faculty of Law silver medallist excelled at law school while maintaining two successful careers
Trevor Sullivan

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Burning the midnight oil leads law student to shine bright
Georgia Philipp

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Georgia Philipp goes the extra mile to give back
Mona Abdolrazaghi

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Mona Abdolrazaghi takes the road less travelled
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Profs. Hadley Friedland and Tamara Pearl receive federal funding to address gender-based violence against Indigenous WGT2S+ persons
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Q and A with the Faculty of Law’s Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers
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Doctrine Of Discovery Rejection Could Have Major Implications For Canadian Case Law
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Social workers need permission to access parents' medical records: B.C. Appeal Court
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Cassidy Jiang and Kris Jun place second at prestigious international moot
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Shanza Arif wins 2023 Mandy MacLeod Prize for Excellence in Mooting
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Prof. Ubaka Ogbogu receives New Frontiers in Research Fund Transformation Grant
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Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin Moot showcases emerging star advocates
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In Photos: 2023 Indigenous Graduation Celebration
Kathleen Makela

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Law students attend traditional sweat lodge ceremony ahead of final exams
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In Photos: 2023 Celebration of Mooting
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Canadian Partnership for International Justice wins Governor General's Innovation Award
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Amna Qureshi inspires and empowers students to be mental health advocates
Sina Akbari

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Prof. Sina Akbari pushes law students to think outside the legal box
Faith Majekolagbe

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Faculty of Law congratulates Prof. Faith Majekolagbe on grant success
Serhii Nadobko

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Ukrainian visiting scholar escapes war to study human rights
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How Canadian law could change with the Vatican repudiation the Doctrine of Discovery
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Opinion: Danielle Smith’s ill-advised call sends a troubling message about the rule of law
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Telling the farm story is critical in a growing age of misinformation
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In Photos: 2023 Graduation Banquet
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Law students escape from Turn of the Century Law Office
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Creating opportunities in law school for a Métis scholar
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Alberta premier under scrutiny over leaked phone call
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Faculty of Law alumni share their advice for navigating law school and beyond
Douglas Stollery

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In Photos: Supreme Justice
Gavin Cazon-Wilkes

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Gavin Cazon-Wilkes receives Hon. Cecilia Johnstone Equality Award
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In Photos: 2023 Merv Leitch, QC, Memorial Lecture
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National security experts weigh in on China’s election interference leaks from CSIS, next steps
Sandrine Ampleman-Tremblay

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Five distinguished legal scholars appointed to Faculty of Law
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In Photos: 2023 Dean’s Welcome
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Newstalk 770 CHQR
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Prof. Mitchell McInnes contributes to upcoming issue of Supreme Court Law Review
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What does an ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin actually mean?
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Alberta NDP wants UCP to debate $20 billion giveaway to oil companies
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In Photos: Grand Opening of the David R. Percy Student Lounge
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Law student Stephen Raitz sees municipal law as a tool for positive change
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Prof. Eran Kaplinsky contributes to recent book examining how rights impact urban development
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The Power List: Top 10 Health Care Innovators
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The Incorporation Process and the Types of Business Structures in Alberta
Casey Caines

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U of A Law student and alumna each earn Supreme Court of Canada clerkships
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In Photos: Indigenous Law Students’ Association Speaker Series
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In Photos: Graduate Student Reception
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Faculty welcomes new Muslim student group
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Lieutenant governor's remarks on Alberta Sovereignty Act drew Governor General's concern: 'Secret' briefing document
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Three years into COVID-19 pandemic, deep social divisions remain in Alberta
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Prof. Hadley Friedland receives a 2023 Killam Accelerator Research Award
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Alberta’s mandatory oath of allegiance is systemic discrimination
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Judge Renée Cochard receives Indigenous Justice Award
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How the dream of 15-minute cities was twisted into a nightmare
Koren Lightning-Earle

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A look at the Wahkohtowin Lodge Community Research Methods for Revitalizing Indigenous Laws Workshop
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Education Abroad program allows Law students to expand their horizons
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Alberta to have Crown prosecutors pre-screen criminal charges
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Edmonton lawyer returns to private practice days after being appointed provincial court judge
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Oil delivers big for Alberta’s budget, but what does it say about the road ahead for energy?
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In Photos: Symposium in Honour of Prof. Bruce Ziff
Rob McDonald

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From aspiring comic book artist to accomplished copyright lawyer
Howie Sniderman

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Putting community contributions before billable hours
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Law Show 2023’s triumphant return
Professor Eric Adams

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Three faculty members receive Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals
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Currie, Harrington and Neve: Overhaul Canada’s unjust approach to extradition
Professor Joanna Harrington

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U of A Faculty of Law professor appears as expert witness before House of Commons Justice committee
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Driving beer across provinces is what the Fathers of Confederation wanted for us
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Prof. Malcolm Lavoie publishes new book examining the economic framework of the Canadian Constitution
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Canadian Lawyer
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A look at the upcoming 2023 ILSA Speaker Series
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Law 101 introduces curious undergrads to Canadian law
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Prof. Peter Sankoff publishes guide to persuasive legal writing
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Legal innovation conference to explore AI’s uses and abuses
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Newstalk 770 CHQR
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2023 Legal Innovation and Digital Law Conference examines the technologies and ideas shaping the future of law
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Professor Timothy Caulfield co-authors new expert panel report on misinformation
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Canada’s top court takes a tough stance on mandatory minimum sentences
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Alberta NDP says review of oilsands cleanup funding program needs public input
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Prof. Mitchell McInnes contributes work to collection on former Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin
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Why is Danielle Smith trying to relitigate the pandemic, in a kangaroo court?
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Oilsands execs say they can't invest in decarbonization any faster, despite profits
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Independent probe into contact between Alberta premier's office, prosecutors needed, says political scientist
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CBC National: The truth about immune boosters
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CBC Radio: Watching from afar
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Prof. Anna Lund and law student Amy Kasper co-author practical guide on continuing care transfers
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Remembering Laura K. Stevens, K.C.
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Building the law firm of the future
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Federal Court cites op-ed by Prof. Joanna Harrington in recent decision
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Prof. Tim Caulfield named to Order of Canada
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Alberta premier derides federal green job plan as 'ill-conceived and short-sighted'

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