Author Archives: Jennifer Koshan

About Jennifer Koshan

B.Sc., LL.B (Calgary), LL.M. (British Columbia). Professor. Member of the Alberta Bar. Please click here for more information.

Clare’s Law: Unintended Consequences for Domestic Violence Victims?

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan and Wanda Wiegers PDF Version: Clare’s Law: Unintended Consequences for Domestic Violence Victims? Bill Commented On: Bill 17, Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence (Clare’s Law) Act On Wednesday the Alberta government introduced Bill 17, the Disclosure to Protect … Continue reading →

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Discrimination Justified in Elder Advocates of Alberta Society Class Action

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton and Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Discrimination Justified in Elder Advocates of Alberta Society Class Action Case Commented On: Elder Advocates of Alberta Society v Alberta, 2019 ABCA 342 (Can LII) The Alberta Court of Appeal has dismissed … Continue reading →

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Time for Buy-Back: Supreme Court Set to Hear Important Adverse Effects Discrimination Case

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan and Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Time for Buy Back: Supreme Court Set to Hear Important Adverse Effects Discrimination Case Case Commented On: Fraser v Canada (Attorney General), 2018 FCA 223 (CanLII), leave to appeal granted, 2019 CanLII … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Dispute Resolution Coming Back to Alberta, But What About Domestic Violence Cases?

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan, Janet Mosher and Wanda Wiegers PDF Version: Mandatory Dispute Resolution Coming Back to Alberta, But What About Domestic Violence Cases? Matter Commented On: Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Notice to the Profession & Public – Enforcement of … Continue reading →

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Ontario’s Review of Family and Civil Legislation, Regulations, and Processes: The Need to Prioritize Domestic Violence

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Janet Mosher, Jennifer Koshan and Wanda Wiegers PDF Version: Ontario’s Review of Family and Civil Legislation, Regulations, and Processes: The Need to Prioritize Domestic Violence Matter Commented On: Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, Review of Family and Civil … Continue reading →

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