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New issue of UT Law Journal edited by Prof. Markus Dubber focuses on "Criminal jurisdiction"

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

The Spring 2013 issue of the University of Toronto Law Journal (63:2) focuses on the neglected subject of criminal jurisdiction. In his introduction, Prof. Markus Dubber writes

"Criminal jurisdiction deserves more respect, and this focus feature hopes to make a contribution, however small and preliminary, to giving criminal jurisdiction its due. It aims to start a fresh conversation about criminal jurisdiction, in domestic and international law, informed by comparative, historical, and theoretical perspectives."

In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Ralph Scane

Friday, April 12, 2013

The Faculty of Law is deeply saddened to inform the law school community about the death of Professor Emeritus Ralph Scane on April 10, 2013.

Prof. Scane, an alumnus of the University of Toronto’s Victoria University, Class of 1953, was a much-loved scholar and teacher. He joined the Faculty of Law in 1967 where he was Associate Professor (1967-1969), Associate Dean (1969-1973) and Professor (1969-1995). Prior to his faculty appointment, Prof. Scane practiced law in Toronto from 1957 to 1962 and from 1964 to 1967, and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1977.

What can Asia teach all countries about growth?: Adjunct Professor & SJD grad Michell Wigdor authors book

Saturday, April 6, 2013

By Adam Shedletzky, 2L and Bruce McRae, 2L

Adjunct professor and recent SJD graduate Mitchell Wigdor authored No Miracle: What Asia Can Teach All Countries About Growth. He spoke at a recent lunchtime session in the Solarium, Faculty of Law. The so-called Asian miracle identifies the period of dramatic growth that occurred in Asian economies between 1960-2010.

Prof. Brenda Cossman: "Canada's child pornography law has rightly been criticized for years"

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

In a guest editorial in the magazine Xtra!, Prof. Brenda Cossman comments on Canada's child pornography law, an issue recently brought to the fore by the controversy around comments by Tom Flanagan ("Canada's child pornography law has rightly been criticized for years," March 5, 2013).

Read the commentary on the Xtra! website or below.

Prof. Brenda Cossman awarded 2013 Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Professor Brenda Cossman has been awarded the Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize by the University of Toronto for her work as Professor of Law and as Director of the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies. 

This prize is awarded to an individual who has made a positive and lasting contribution in one or more of the areas of education and action against discrimination; supporting the University’s mission to realize an exemplary degree of equity and diversity; and extending our knowledge as a consequence of our diversity.   

Prof. Anita Anand reviews research on link between better corporate governance and performance

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Prof. Anita Anand was quoted in the Globe & Mail on February 13, 2013 in “A Business Case for a Better Boardroom.” The article considered academic research on the link between better corporate governance practices and financial and shareholder results.  The article refers to Anand’s important findings: “research has found connections between board composition, ownership structure and the presence of institutional investors and ‘valuation outcomes’ for a company.

New issue of UT Law Journal edited by Prof. Angela Fernandez focuses on "Animals in the Law and Legal History"

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

The new issue of the University of Toronto Law Journal (63:1, January 2013) is a special focus issue edited by Prof. Angela Fernandez, titled Foxes, Seals, Whales and the Rule of Capture: Animals in the Law and Legal History.

Prof. Douglas Sanderson appears on TVO's "The Agenda" to discuss "Moving Beyond the Indian Act"

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Prof. Douglas Sanderson appeared on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin on Jan. 22, 2013 as part of a panel discussion on "Moving Beyond the Indian Act."

Watch the discussion on The Agenda's website.

Profs. Roach and Schneiderman - "Police are right to be cautious with Idle No More protesters"

Friday, January 18, 2013

In a commentary in the National Post, Professors Kent Roach and David Schneiderman analyze the legal situation behind the manner in which police are dealing with of injunctions against the aboriginal Idle No More protestors ("Police are right to be cautious with Idle No More protesters," January 18, 2013).

Read the full commentary on the National Post website, or below.

"Off the Clock" with Prof. Jim Phillips

Thursday, January 17, 2013

When Prof. Jim Phillips is off the clock, he rides a tandem bicycle with people with limited or no vision as part of a tandem cycling club in Toronto called Trailblazers.

Check out the Q&A with Prof. Phillips as part of U of T News' "Off the Clock" series.

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