Dalhousie RSS News /faculty/law/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:04:30 GMT 2025-11-28T15:04:30Z Professor Rob Currie ft in "Lawyer accused in Ryan Wedding case appears in court as part of extradition proceedings" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/26/professor_rob_currie_ft_in__lawyer_accused_in_ryan_wedding_case_appears_in_court_as_part_of_extradition_proceedings_.html In the Media Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/26/professor_rob_currie_ft_in__lawyer_accused_in_ryan_wedding_case_appears_in_court_as_part_of_extradition_proceedings_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-26T16:00:00Z 2025 Smith Shield Moot Results /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/24/2025_smith_shield_moot_results.html This year's competition focused on a case involving a Mr. Big operation with the top two individual mooters taking home the A.S. Pattillo Prize in Advocacy. News Students Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/24/2025_smith_shield_moot_results.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-24T16:00:00Z Dalhousie Legal Aid Service ft in "Halifax man faces eviction following year of complaints to property management company" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/20/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_ft_in__halifax_man_faces_eviction_following_year_of_complaints_to_property_management_company_.html In the Media Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/20/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_ft_in__halifax_man_faces_eviction_following_year_of_complaints_to_property_management_company_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-20T16:00:00Z Professor Sheila Wildeman ft in "Tona’s Law: Renewed spotlight on bill that seeks to change system for inmates who need mental health care" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/18/professor_sheila_wildeman_ft_in__tona_s_law__renewed_spotlight_on_bill_that_seeks_to_change_system_for_inmates_who_need_mental_health_care_.html In the Media Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/18/professor_sheila_wildeman_ft_in__tona_s_law__renewed_spotlight_on_bill_that_seeks_to_change_system_for_inmates_who_need_mental_health_care_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-18T16:00:00Z Building Global Connections with Indigenous Legal Leaders /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/17/building_global_connections_with_indigenous_legal_leaders.html Naiomi Metallic, Schulich Law associate professor and Chancellor’s Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy, travelled to New Zealand in late October to take part in the first International Gathering of Indigenous Judges. News Alumni & Friends Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/17/building_global_connections_with_indigenous_legal_leaders.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-17T16:00:00Z Writing Their Next Chapters – 2025 Schulich Law Retirements /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/13/writing_their_next_chapters___2025_schulich_law_retirements.html Farewell and best wishes to Schulich Law’s exceptional faculty members retiring this year. News Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/13/writing_their_next_chapters___2025_schulich_law_retirements.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-11-13T16:00:00Z Associate Professor Jamie Baxter ft in "Federal investigation probes grocery store competition in Halifax" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/12/associate_professor_jamie_baxter_ft_in__federal_investigation_probes_grocery_store_competition_in_halifax_.html In the Media Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/12/associate_professor_jamie_baxter_ft_in__federal_investigation_probes_grocery_store_competition_in_halifax_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-12T16:00:00Z Introducing the 2025 Bertha Wilson Honour Society Inductees /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/10/introducing_the_2025_bertha_wilson_honour_society_inductees.html Each year, the Bertha Wilson Honour Society recognizes Schulich Law’s extraordinary alumni and showcases their geographic reach and contributions to law and society. News Legal Aid Alumni & Friends Awards Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/10/introducing_the_2025_bertha_wilson_honour_society_inductees.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-10T16:00:00Z 2025 Hearsay Cover Story: From IP to AI /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/07/from_ip_to_ai.html How the Schulich School of Law is training future legal professionals for a tech-driven society. News Law & Technology Institute Alumni & Friends Research Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/07/from_ip_to_ai.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-11-07T16:00:00Z Professor Rob Currie ft in "Lawyers are the 'black hole' of money laundering. Why is Canada turning a blind eye?" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/07/professor_rob_currie_ft_in__lawyers_are_the_black_hole_of_money_laundering__why_is_canada_turning_a_blind_eye__.html In the Media Law & Technology Institute Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/07/professor_rob_currie_ft_in__lawyers_are_the_black_hole_of_money_laundering__why_is_canada_turning_a_blind_eye__.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-07T16:00:00Z Assistant Professor Suzie Dunn ft in "On the phone‑in: Experts Suzie Dunn and Maryanne Fisher discuss the dangers of romance scams" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/04/assistant_professor_suzie_dunn_ft_in__on_the_phone_in__experts_suzie_dunn_and_maryanne_fisher_discuss_the_dangers_of_romance_scams_.html In the Media Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/04/assistant_professor_suzie_dunn_ft_in__on_the_phone_in__experts_suzie_dunn_and_maryanne_fisher_discuss_the_dangers_of_romance_scams_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-04T16:00:00Z Associate Professor Jamie Baxter ft in "Halifax has removed the final hurdle to development in some areas — and neighbours are fighting back" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/04/associate_professor_jamie_baxter_ft_in__halifax_has_removed_the_final_hurdle_to_development_in_some_areas___and_neighbours_are_fighting_back_.html In the Media Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/04/associate_professor_jamie_baxter_ft_in__halifax_has_removed_the_final_hurdle_to_development_in_some_areas___and_neighbours_are_fighting_back_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-04T16:00:00Z Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "N.S. Justice minister condemns Supreme Court ruling on minimum child pornography sentence" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/03/professor_emeritus_wayne_mackay_ft_in__n_s__justice_minister_condemns_supreme_court_ruling_on_minimum_child_pornography_sentence_.html In the Media Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/03/professor_emeritus_wayne_mackay_ft_in__n_s__justice_minister_condemns_supreme_court_ruling_on_minimum_child_pornography_sentence_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-03T16:00:00Z Schulich Law Student Receives Dalhousie‑Horrocks National Leadership Fund Scholarship /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/03/schulich_law_student_receives_2025_2026_dalhousie_horrocks_national_leadership_fund_scholarship.html Juris Doctor/Master of Information fourth-year student Kelti McGloin is recognized for her outstanding leadership and service. News Research Awards Students Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/03/schulich_law_student_receives_2025_2026_dalhousie_horrocks_national_leadership_fund_scholarship.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-03T16:00:00Z Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "Should it be illegal to dress up as the KKK for Halloween?" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/31/professor_emeritus_wayne_mackay_ft_in__should_it_be_illegal_to_dress_up_as_the_kkk_for_halloween_.html In the Media Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/31/professor_emeritus_wayne_mackay_ft_in__should_it_be_illegal_to_dress_up_as_the_kkk_for_halloween_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-10-31T15:00:00Z Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "One year later, no charges laid after Ku Klux Klan costumes worn to Halloween party" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/31/professor_emeritus_wayne_mackay_ft_in__one_year_later__no_charges_laid_after_ku_klux_klan_costumes_worn_to_halloween_party_.html In the Media Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/31/professor_emeritus_wayne_mackay_ft_in__one_year_later__no_charges_laid_after_ku_klux_klan_costumes_worn_to_halloween_party_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-10-31T15:00:00Z Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "Ideas with Nahlah Ayed" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/30/professor_emeritus_wayne_mackay_ft_in__ideas_with_nahlah_ayed_.html In the Media Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/30/professor_emeritus_wayne_mackay_ft_in__ideas_with_nahlah_ayed_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-10-30T15:00:00Z Associate Professor Michael Karanicolas ft in "Bill C‑9 puts Canadians’ Charter rights in peril" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/27/associate_professor_michael_karanicolas_ft_in__bill_c_9_puts_canadians__charter_rights_in_peril_.html In the Media Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/27/associate_professor_michael_karanicolas_ft_in__bill_c_9_puts_canadians__charter_rights_in_peril_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-10-27T15:00:00Z Violet Ford Named Canada Research Chair /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/27/professor_violet_ford_named_canada_research_chair.html Schulich Law Associate Professor Violet Ford was recently named the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Circumpolar Indigenous Marine Governance and International Law. News Marine & Environmental Law Institute Alumni & Friends Research Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/27/professor_violet_ford_named_canada_research_chair.html Staff 2025-10-27T15:00:00Z Authoritarianism Rising: Stanfield Conversation Probes How the Rule of Law is Being Subverted /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/24/authoritarianism_rising__stanfield_conversation_probes_how_the_rule_of_law_is_being_subverted.html Dalhousie’s Stanfield Conversation addressed the erosion of democratic norms, warning that trust, not just laws, is essential to safeguarding democracy amid rising authoritarian tendencies. News Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/24/authoritarianism_rising__stanfield_conversation_probes_how_the_rule_of_law_is_being_subverted.html Ellie Garry-Jones 2025-10-24T15:00:00Z Associate Professor Violet Ford ft in "From Arctic law to viral epidemics: Dalhousie's newest Canada Research Chairs are taking on emerging challenges" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/23/associate_professor_violet_ford_ft_in__from_arctic_law_to_viral_epidemics__dalhousie_s_newest_canada_research_chairs_are_taking_on_emerging_challenges_.html In the Media Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/23/associate_professor_violet_ford_ft_in__from_arctic_law_to_viral_epidemics__dalhousie_s_newest_canada_research_chairs_are_taking_on_emerging_challenges_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-10-23T15:00:00Z Professor Rob Currie ft in "U.S. prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for Canadian accused in transnational drug ring case" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/23/professor_rob_currie_ft_in__u_s__prosecutors_will_not_seek_the_death_penalty_for_canadian_accused_in_transnational_drug_ring_case_.html In the Media Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/23/professor_rob_currie_ft_in__u_s__prosecutors_will_not_seek_the_death_penalty_for_canadian_accused_in_transnational_drug_ring_case_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-10-23T15:00:00Z Advancing Canada’s Reconciliation /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/23/advancing_canada_s_reconciliation.html Violet Ford (LLB '91), an expert in Indigenous rights, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation, joined the Schulich School of Law earlier this year as an associate professor. News Marine & Environmental Law Institute Alumni & Friends Research Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/23/advancing_canada_s_reconciliation.html Allison Lawlor 2025-10-23T15:00:00Z Professor Sheila Wildeman ft in "Feds promise to reform bail and sentencing, particularly targeting violent and repeat offenders" /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/23/professor_sheila_wildeman_ft_in__feds_promise_to_reform_bail_and_sentencing__particularly_targeting_violent_and_repeat_offenders_.html In the Media Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/23/professor_sheila_wildeman_ft_in__feds_promise_to_reform_bail_and_sentencing__particularly_targeting_violent_and_repeat_offenders_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-10-23T15:00:00Z Ask an Expert: It’s Tough Out There for Renters. A New Survey Explores Why /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/22/ask_an_expert__it_s_tough_out_there_for_renters__a_new_survey_explores_why_.html A groundbreaking survey from Dalhousie Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants’ rights in Nova Scotia. Lead author Hannah Main opens up about the findings and the need for urgent policy reform. News Legal Aid Research Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/22/ask_an_expert__it_s_tough_out_there_for_renters__a_new_survey_explores_why_.html Linden Thomas 2025-10-22T15:00:00Z