This week, the Class Action Clinic at Windsor Law released its first public legal education video illustrating the basic elements of a class action lawsuit. Class actions are big lawsuits and can be complicated, but the seven-minute video provides viewers with a solid foundation that is both straightforward and easy to share.
— Published on Sep 20th, 2021
Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) Laverne Jacobs has been invited to participate in a collaborative, multi-university law course this fall that will bring together professors from around the world over a period of several weeks for their expert instruction.
— Published on Oct 27th, 2020
— Published on Jul 29th, 2020
Professor Vasanthi Venkatesh says a ruling made by the Federal Court of Canada last week will make it easier for those looking to apply for refugee status at Canadian borders.
"It's a momentous decision," Professor Venkatesh told CBC's Windsor Morning on Friday, adding that advocates have pushed for this for a long time.
— Published on Jul 27th, 2020
Having emigrated from Kenya to pursue her post-secondary education in Canada, second-year law student Angela Ouma found it challenging to secure meaningful mentorship and representation.
— Published on Jul 22nd, 2020
— Published on Jul 20th, 2020
In a Conversation Canada article published over the weekend, Professor Bill Bogart comments on Canada's legalization of cannabis stating that Canada still has more to do to ensure cannabis legalization is successful.
— Published on Jul 22nd, 2020
In a Conversation Canada article published today, professors Reem Bahdi, Jillian Rogin and Sylvia Mcadam argue that recent legal reforms in Alberta and Saskatchewan suggest both provinces could be gearing up for more violence against Indigenous Peoples, even as both commit to reconciliation.
— Published on Jul 16th, 2020
In response to the opioid epidemic, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police is calling on federal lawmakers to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of illegal drugs for personal consumption.
— Published on Jul 14th, 2020
Law student Sabih Ottawa (2L) receives the 2020 Honourable Sandra Chapnik Women-in-Law Award.
According to their website, The Honourable Sandra Chapnik Women-in-Law Award recognizes female law students who exemplify the drive and determination to achieve a law degree after having spent time in the workforce.
— Published on Jul 17th, 2020
