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.

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

While You Were Sleeping: Sexual Assault Involving Intoxicated or Unconscious Complainants

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: While You Were Sleeping: Sexual Assault Involving Intoxicated or Unconscious Complainants Case Commented On: R v Garrioch, 2015 ABCA 342 One of the contexts in which women are particularly susceptible to sexual assault is when … Continue reading →

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Protection for the Rights of Farm Workers Finally Proposed in Alberta

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Protection for the Rights of Farm Workers Finally Proposed in Alberta Legislation Commented On: Bill 6, Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act On November 17, 2015 the Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and … Continue reading →

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