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.

Access to Justice and Representation by Agents

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Access to Justice and Representation by Agents  Case Commented On: R v Frick, 2010 ABPC 280 Cutbacks to legal aid are a harsh reality in Alberta and the rest of Canada. As noted on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Access to Justice, Constitutional, Criminal | 3 Comments

Sentencing for Spousal Sexual Violence: Different but Equal

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Sentencing for Spousal Sexual Violence: Different but Equal Cases considered: R. v. D.J.D., 2010 ABCA 207; R. v. D.J.D., 2009 ABPC 216 Until 1983, the definition of rape in Canada excluded offences committed by a husband against his … Continue reading →

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Access to Justice, the Charter and Administrative Tribunals in Alberta: Who holds the Holy Grail?

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Access to Justice, the Charter and Administrative Tribunals in Alberta: Who holds the Holy Grail? Case considered: R. v. Conway, 2010 SCC 22 On June 11, 2010, the Supreme Court of Canada considered once again the jurisdiction of administrative … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Law, Constitutional, Supreme Court of Canada | 4 Comments

Differential Treatment of Equality Law post-Kapp

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Differential Treatment of Equality Law post-Kapp  Case Commented On: Woodward v Council of the Fort McMurray No. 468 First Nation, 2010 FC 337 There have been several posts on ABlawg concerning the Supreme Court’s most … Continue reading →

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Questions About the Role of Reasonableness and Mutual Restraining Orders in Family Violence Cases

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Questions About the Role of Reasonableness and Mutual Restraining Orders in Family Violence Cases  Cases considered: Petropoulos v. Petropoulos, 2010 ABQB 296; Andres v. Andres, 2009 ABQB 26 The Protection Against Family Violence Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. P-27 … Continue reading →

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