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Prof. Stephen Waddams appointed University Professor

Friday, October 21, 2005

Prof. Stephen WaddamsProf. Stephen Waddams has just received the University's highest honour:  appointment as a University Professor.  This honour is a great testament to Stephen's remarkable scholarly career and his foundational contributions to legal scholarship in Canada and beyond.

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"You can appeal long wait times for treatment" - Colleen Flood and Greig Hinds

Friday, October 21, 2005

Prof. Colleen Flood and Greig Hinds, a research manager in health law and policy at the Faculty of Law, have published an article in the Toronto Star discussing the Ontario Health Services Appeal and Review Board, which hears challenges to decisions about public health insurance coverage made by the general manager of OHIP ("You can appeal long wait times for treatment," July 25, 2005).

Two New Islamic Law Scholars Join U of T Faculty of Law

Friday, October 21, 2005

Anver Emon joined the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law this week as the law school's first Islamic law scholar. In January 2006, the Faculty will welcome a second Islamic law scholar, Mohammad Fadel, who also has an expertise in business law.

Prof. Colleen Flood Considers the Implications of the Chaoulli Case

Friday, October 21, 2005

In a commentary in the Toronto Star in response to the Chaoulli case, Prof. Colleen Flood asks "Will private health insurance deliver?" (July 3, 2005). She suggests that examples from other nations show Canadians won't really benefit.

Brian Langille Appointed Interim Dean

Friday, October 7, 2005

Professor Brian Langille has been appointed Interim Dean of the Faculty of Law, effective July 1, 2005. Prof. Langille will serve as Interim Dean until a new Dean is chosen to replace Dean Ronald J. Daniels, who was appointed Provost of the University of Pennsylvania in April 2005.   Professor Langille's research and teaching interests include labour law, contract law and legal theory, and his recent work addresses issues of international economic integration and labour policy.

Prof. Sujit Choudhry Appointed to City of Toronto External Advisory Panel

Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Professor Sujit Choudhry has been appointed by the Toronto City Council to a three-member external advisory panel to provide advice and support to the City's review of its system of governance. Working pro bono, Prof. Choudhry is expected to file a report in late fall along with panel members Ann Buller, President of Centennial College and Martin Connell, co-owner of ACE Bakery Limited.

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Prof. Lemmens to Chair Inquiry over Seizure of Medical Research

Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Prof. Trudo Lemmens has been appointed chair of a three-person inquiry, on behalf of the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), into the seizure of materials belonging to a research project being conducted by a University of Ottawa professor of medicine.

"Shades of grey on Sharia" - by Prof. Anver Emon

Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Prof. Anver Emon has written a commentary in the National Post on the subject of the proposal to implement Sharia arbitration panels in Ontario ("Shades of grey on Sharia," July 29, 2005).

Read the full commentary.

Prof. Benjamin Alarie and JD student Matt Sudak comment on NHL Freeloaders

Saturday, September 3, 2005

In a commentary in the National Post ("NHL Freeloaders," March 9, 2005), Prof. Benjamin Alarie and JD student Matt Sudak discuss the tax-free status of the NHLPA's  lockout payments to NHL players.

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