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.

Security Trumps Freedom of Religion for Hutterite Drivers

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Security Trumps Freedom of Religion for Hutterite Drivers Case Commented On: Alberta v Hutterian Brethren of Wilson Colony, 2009 SCC 37 The Supreme Court of Canada’s long awaited decision on whether Hutterites can be forced … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Supreme Court of Canada | 1 Comment

Another Take on Equality Rights by the Court of Appeal

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Another Take on Equality Rights by the Court of Appeal Case Commented On: Cunningham v Alberta (Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), 2009 ABCA 239 In my recent post on Morrow v Zhang, 2009 ABCA 215, … Continue reading →

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Some Questions about the Decision to Reinstate the Cap on Damages for Soft Tissue Injuries

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Some Questions about the Decision to Reinstate the Cap on Damages for Soft Tissue Injuries Case Commented On: Morrow v Zhang, 2009 ABCA 215, overturning 2008 ABQB 98 Last February, Associate Chief Justice Neil Wittmann of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Insurance Law | 2 Comments

The Charter, School Boards and Discrimination Claims

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Case considered: Hamilton v. Rocky View School Division No. 41, 2009 ABQB 225 PDF version: The Charter, School Boards and Discrimination Claims In a recent post I examined whether the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms would apply to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Human Rights | 1 Comment

Rule of Law, Deference and Contempt: Another Chapter in the Black Bear Crossing Dispute

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Case Considered: Tsuu T’ina Nation v. Frasier, 2009 ABCA 140 PDF version: Rule of Law, Deference and Contempt: Another Chapter in the Black Bear Crossing Dispute The dispute between the three remaining residents of Black Bear Crossing (BBC) and the … Continue reading →

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