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Common Law Online Bulletin, Winter 2010: Law & Technology
The winter 2010 edition of the Common Law Bulletin, entitled “Law & Technology,” is now online.
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“Can Political Islamism Blend with Democracy?”: Cautionary Words from Djemila Benhabib
Advocating on behalf of democratic and secular principles in the face of political Islamism, author Djemila Benhabib succeeded in captivating the hundred or so guests who attended the 7th Annual Michel Bastarache Lecture on March 12, 2010 at the Rideau Club. (details)
University of Ottawa Team Wins Ottawa-Moncton Cup
The uOttawa team of Karl Lacharité and Émilie Robineau of the French Common Law Program was victorious at the Ottawa-Moncton Moot Court Competition, held at the Supreme Court of Canada on March 11, 2010. (details)
National Program Student John Siwiec (’09) Short-Listed for Prestigious International Award
A paper by National Program student John Siwiec (’09), entitled “Countermeasures and International Investment Law: Mexico's Sweeteners Disputes Under NAFTA,” has been short-listed for the 2009 Society of International Economic Law/Cambridge University Press Essay Prize Competition. (details)
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The Conduct of Public Inquiries Places in Hill Times’ Top Ten of 2009
Retired Professor Ed Ratushny’s book, The Conduct of Public Inquiries: Law, Policy, and Practice (Irwin Law), has placed in the top ten of The Hill Times’ “Best Books of 2009.” (details)
“Limiting the power to prorogue”: An Op-Ed by Prof. Mendes
Professor Errol Mendes authored an op-ed for the March 11, 2010 edition of the Ottawa Citizen entitled “Limiting the power to prorogue,” which addresses the proper democratic use of prerogative power. (details)
Caterina Corazza Obtains Clerkship with Chief Justice of New Brunswick
French Common Law Program student, Caterina Corazza, has been selected as clerk to the Honourable Ernest Drapeau, Chief Justice of New Brunswick beginning in June 2011. (details)
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