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.

Costs Not Appropriate in Protection Against Family Violence Act Litigation

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Costs Not Appropriate in Protection Against Family Violence Act Litigation Case Commented On: Denis v Palmer, 2016 ABQB 54 (CanLII) This is a short comment on a short decision by the Court of Queen’s Bench … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Week One of the Ghomeshi Trial

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Reflections on Week One of the Ghomeshi Trial I posted on ABlawg last Monday on the legal consequences of choking in the sexual assault context, which I suggested would be a likely issue in the … Continue reading →

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Sexual Assault and Choking – Making Sense of the Legal Consequences

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Sexual Assault and Choking – Making Sense of the Legal Consequences Case Commented On: R v White, 2016 ABQB 24 The Jian Ghomeshi trial gets underway today and there is likely to be intense coverage … Continue reading →

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Status of Women Deputy Minister Visits the University of Calgary: A Wish List

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Status of Women Deputy Minister Visits the University of Calgary: A Wish List Kim Armstrong, Deputy Minister of the Status of Women, visited the University of Calgary campus yesterday. I participated in one of her … Continue reading →

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The Residential Tenancies Act and Domestic Violence: Facilitating Flight?

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan and Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: The Residential Tenancies Act and Domestic Violence: Facilitating Flight? Legislation Commented On: Bill 204: Residential Tenancies (Safer Spaces for Victims of Domestic Violence) Amendment Act, 2015 Bill 204, the Residential Tenancies … Continue reading →

Posted in Landlord/Tenant, Property, State Responses to Violence | 4 Comments