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.

Domestic Violence and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law Disputes

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Wanda Wiegers, Jennifer Koshan and Janet Mosher PDF Version: Domestic Violence and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law Disputes Legislation Commented On: Bill 98, The Miscellaneous Statutes (Family Dispute Resolution) Amendment Act; Bill C-78, An Act to amend the … Continue reading →

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Alberta’s Family Violence Laws: Intersections, Inconsistencies and Access to Justice

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan, Irene Oh and Kristin McDonald PDF Version: Alberta’s Family Violence Laws: Intersections, Inconsistencies and Access to Justice Attached Summary Chart November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. Law has an important role to play in prevention … Continue reading →

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“Marriage is not a rugby match”: Choking, Consent and Domestic Violence

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: “Marriage is not a rugby match”: Choking, Consent and Domestic Violence Case Commented On: R. v Gardiner, 2018 ABCA 298 (CanLII) Sexual violence – how it is perpetrated and how allegations are handled by those … Continue reading →

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Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee: Recent Reports, Recommendations and Reflections

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee: Recent Reports, Recommendations and Reflections Reports Commented On: Family Violence Death Review Committee, Annual Reports and Case Reviews, available here. Alberta’s Protection Against Family Violence Act, RSA 2000, c … Continue reading →

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The Supreme Court of Canada’s Approach to the Charter’s Equality Guarantee in its Pay Equity Decisions

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton and Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: The Supreme Court of Canada’s Approach to the Charter’s Equality Guarantee in its Pay Equity Decisions Case Commented On: Quebec (Attorney General) v. Alliance du personnel professionnel et technique de la … Continue reading →

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