Faculty of Law News Archive
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The Free Press: Classroom confidential
June 27, 2025 —
Despite promises of improving school safety and transparency, child protection experts say Manitoba’s new teacher registry conceals more than it reveals
June 27, 2025 —
Despite promises of improving school safety and transparency, child protection experts say Manitoba’s new teacher registry conceals more than it reveals
Dam nation: This Canada Day we ask about the legal rights of beavers—our iconic national symbol
June 27, 2025 —
A Q&A with a legal expert on the rights of the beloved Canadian beaver
June 27, 2025 —
A Q&A with a legal expert on the rights of the beloved Canadian beaver
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Law Students Contribute to a Sound Education
June 25, 2025 —
On June 16th 2025, law students from the Faculty of Law’s Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts presented to the Mid-Ocean School of Media Arts’ (MOSMA) class of 2025 about a few different areas of the legal world they may encounter over their careers. The in-person session was led by Donald Plant (2L) and Lee Margolis (2L).
June 25, 2025 —
On June 16th 2025, law students from the Faculty of Law’s Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts presented to the Mid-Ocean School of Media Arts’ (MOSMA) class of 2025 about a few different areas of the legal world they may encounter over their careers. The in-person session was led by Donald Plant (2L) and Lee Margolis (2L).
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Faculty of Law Celebrates 2025 Teaching Award winners
June 24, 2025 —
The Faculty of Law congratulates Dr. Amar Khoday and Ms. Allison Fenske, recipients of the Faculty’s two top teaching awards given annually to recognize one professor and one practicing professional instructor. Khoday is the recipient of The Barney Sneiderman Award for Teaching Excellence and Fenske was chosen for the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence. The winners were announced at the June 7th Faculty of Law graduation dinner.
June 24, 2025 —
The Faculty of Law congratulates Dr. Amar Khoday and Ms. Allison Fenske, recipients of the Faculty’s two top teaching awards given annually to recognize one professor and one practicing professional instructor. Khoday is the recipient of The Barney Sneiderman Award for Teaching Excellence and Fenske was chosen for the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence. The winners were announced at the June 7th Faculty of Law graduation dinner.
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The Faculty of Law looks back at a year of moving towards Reconciliation
June 23, 2025 —
This time of year following convocation and the conclusion of the academic term offers an opportunity to look back and examine what steps the Faculty of Law has taken along the path towards Truth and Reconciliation.
June 23, 2025 —
This time of year following convocation and the conclusion of the academic term offers an opportunity to look back and examine what steps the Faculty of Law has taken along the path towards Truth and Reconciliation.
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The Free Press: Case provides show time for unexplained wealth order
June 23, 2025 —
Case provides show time for unexplained wealth order
June 23, 2025 —
Case provides show time for unexplained wealth order
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Professor Karen Busby Honoured with 2025 MBA Richard J. Scott Award
June 23, 2025 —
Professor Karen Busby has been named the recipient of the 2025 Richard J. Scott Award, presented annually by the Manitoba Bar Association.
June 23, 2025 —
Professor Karen Busby has been named the recipient of the 2025 Richard J. Scott Award, presented annually by the Manitoba Bar Association.
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Graduation of the First Official Cohort of the Access to Justice in French Concentration
June 23, 2025 —
On June 4, 2025, five students graduated with their JD degrees with a concentration in Access to Justice in French from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law. Congratulations to Maia Bacchus, Alexander Bastin, Cody Buhay, Samantha Pearce, and Brent Tichon on their accomplishment!
June 23, 2025 —
On June 4, 2025, five students graduated with their JD degrees with a concentration in Access to Justice in French from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law. Congratulations to Maia Bacchus, Alexander Bastin, Cody Buhay, Samantha Pearce, and Brent Tichon on their accomplishment!
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Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts Attend Northern Arts Conference
June 22, 2025 —
From May 7 -9, the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts participated in the Northern Arts & Food Workshop, in Thompson, Manitoba. Hosted at University College of the North (UCN) in partnership with Creative Manitoba and the imagiNorthern Network the purpose of this event was to explore cultivating a strong, resilient creative economy that honours the diverse cultures, traditions, and talents of Northern Manitoba.
June 22, 2025 —
From May 7 -9, the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts participated in the Northern Arts & Food Workshop, in Thompson, Manitoba. Hosted at University College of the North (UCN) in partnership with Creative Manitoba and the imagiNorthern Network the purpose of this event was to explore cultivating a strong, resilient creative economy that honours the diverse cultures, traditions, and talents of Northern Manitoba.
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CBC Manitoba: Israel-Iran war: Are pre-emptive strikes legal under international law?
June 21, 2025 —
Israel-Iran war: Are pre-emptive strikes legal under international law?
June 21, 2025 —
Israel-Iran war: Are pre-emptive strikes legal under international law?