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.

Violence Against Aboriginal Women – Is Anyone Listening?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Violence Against Aboriginal Women – Is Anyone Listening?  Commented upon: The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women, Study on Violence Against Aboriginal Women (Standing Order 108(2)) In March 2010, the House of Commons Standing … Continue reading →

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The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal’s Marriage Commissioners Decision – What are the Implications for Alberta?

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Jennifer Koshan

Case and Legislation Commented On: In the Matter of Marriage Commissioners Appointed under the Marriage Act, SS 1995, c M-4.1, 2011 SKCA 3; Marriage Act, RSA 2000, c M-5 The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled last week on the constitutionality of proposed … Continue reading →

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Domestic Violence and Provocation: The Door Remains Open

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Domestic Violence and Provocation: The Door Remains Open  Case Considered: R. v. Tran, 2010 SCC 58 The Supreme Court’s most recent decision, R. v. Tran, is an Alberta case I commented on at the Court of Appeal level. … Continue reading →

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Leave to Appeal Granted in Language Rights Case

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Leave to Appeal Granted in Language Rights Case Case Considered: R. v. Caron, 2010 ABCA 343 Gilles Caron was charged with a traffic violation under Alberta’s Use of Highways and Rules of the Road Regulations, A.R. 304/2002, back … Continue reading →

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Multiple Sexual Offence Proceedings and the Disclosure of “Records” under the Criminal Code

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Multiple Sexual Offence Proceedings and the Disclosure of “Records” under the Criminal Code Case considered: R. v. Leykin, 2010 ABQB 631 Ruslan Leykin was charged with a number of sexual offences relating to N.W, who is also the … Continue reading →

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