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.

#Don’tDisbelieveHer: Towards Recognition of Myths and Stereotypes about Intimate Partner Violence at the Supreme Court of Canada

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: #Don’tDisbelieveHer: Towards Recognition of Myths and Stereotypes about Intimate Partner Violence at the Supreme Court of Canada  Case Commented On: Barendregt v Grebliunas, 2021 BCCA 11 (CanLII); appeal allowed, 2021 CanLII 124350 (SCC; written reasons to … Continue reading →

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Women’s Charter Equality before the Supreme Court of Canada: Where Do We Stand as of International Women’s Day 2022?

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton & Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Women’s Charter Equality before the Supreme Court of Canada: Where Do We Stand as of International Women’s Day 2022? Matter Commented On: International Women’s Day 2022 March 8 is International Women’s … Continue reading →

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Frost on the Constitutional Windshield: Challenge to Critical Infrastructure Defence Act Struck by Alberta Court of Appeal

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan, Lisa Silver and Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Frost on the Constitutional Windshield: Challenge to Critical Infrastructure Defence Act Struck by Alberta Court of Appeal Case Commented On: Alberta Union of Public Employees v Her Majesty the Queen … Continue reading →

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Judging Family Violence: Recommendations for Judicial Practices and Guidelines in Family Violence Cases

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Deanne Sowter and Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Judging Family Violence: Recommendations for Judicial Practices and Guidelines in Family Violence Cases There have been some recent legal developments that compel us to consider the role and responsibilities of judges in … Continue reading →

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Family Violence and Family Law in Alberta: The Need for Legislative Reform and Expansive Statutory Interpretation

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Family Violence and Family Law in Alberta: The Need for Legislative Reform and Expansive Statutory Interpretation Legislation Commented On: Family Law Act, SA 2003, c F-4.5 (CanLII) November is Family Violence Protection Month in Alberta, and … Continue reading →

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