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.

“Litigation by installments”: Further Developments in the Black Bear Crossing Dispute

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: Tsuu T’ina Nation v. Frasier, 2009 ABCA 23. PDF Version: “Litigation by installments”: Further Developments in the Black Bear Crossing Dispute As noted in a previous post, a February 2008 decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal effectively … Continue reading →

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Medical Marihuana Suppliers and the Charter

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Krieger, 2008 ABCA 394 PDF Version:  Medical Marihuana Suppliers and the Charter There have been several cases before the courts raising issues concerning the right to access medical marihuana as a defence to criminal charges under … Continue reading →

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Sentencing in Sexual Assault Cases – Whither Appellate Guidance?

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases considered: R. v. Jefferson, 2008 ABCA 365; R. v. C.H.L., 2008 ABCA 366. PDF Version: Sentencing in Sexual Assault Cases – Whither Appellate Guidance? In two decisions released on back to back days in early November, the Alberta Court … Continue reading →

Posted in Appellate Practice, State Responses to Violence | 1 Comment

Courts send message to legislature that the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act requires amendment

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases considered: Alberta (Child, Youth and Family Enhancement, Director) v. Q.F., 2008 ABQB PDF Version:  Courts send message to legislature that the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act requires amendment It is always interesting to see a court sending a … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court denies leave to appeal to parents in disinterment case

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: Johnston v. Alberta (Vital Statistics), 2008 ABCA 188, leave to appeal denied by S.C.C. PDF Version:  Supreme Court denies leave to appeal to parents in disinterment case On November 13, 2008, Justices Louis LeBel, Marie Deschamps and Louise … Continue reading →

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