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Beyond patchwork protection: Towards comprehensive property rights in Canadian law Published by the @MLInstitute, Paul Warchuk explores the current state of property rights protection in Canada, focusing on protections against takings by government. ➡️ lnkd.in/e9zcbBfa

👏 Congratulations to the Hon. George Rideout (LLB'71), who recently received the Order of Moncton in recognition of his exceptional and long-lasting contributions to the community. Watch the ceremony (47:07): youtube.com/watch?v=qVl5x3… #UNBLaw #proudlyUNB #whereleadersaremade

🏆 Congratulations to Marina Luro (JD'25) on receiving the Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize, presented by The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) / La Société royale du Canada (SRC) (@src_rsc)! #proudlyUNB #UNBLaw #whereleadersaremade

It’s Giving Tuesday—a day to celebrate the incredible impact of Law Alumni! Your generosity makes initiatives like the UNB Legal Clinic possible, providing students with hands-on experience while delivering vital legal services to those who need them most. unb.ca/donatelaw

⚖️ ITAP is back!⚖️ UNB Law & @umoncton will again provide the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, a week-long academic program designed to train lawyers in basic trial techniques applicable to civil, criminal, & administrative law hearings & trials. More: blogs.unb.ca/unblaw/2025/11…

🙏 Thank you Gaëtan Thomas for launching our new public lecture series, Hot Topics: Saturdays at UNB Law! Gaëtan delivered an insightful talk on the future of energy in Canada. 💬 UNB Law is proud to provide a space for civic dialogue & public engagement on issues that matter.

🎉 We’re excited to announce the addition of two exceptional legal scholars to our faculty: Dr. Frankie Young and Dr. Peter Wills. Their energy, expertise, and dedication to teaching and research will continue to strengthen our law school. Read more: blogs.unb.ca/unblaw/2025/11…

UNB Law was honoured to welcome international law specialist Valerie Hughes as the 2025 Viscount Bennett lecturer. Hughes examined the current state & future of Canada–U.S. trade & its broader global implications.🇨🇦🇺🇸 🙏 Thank you for sharing your insight with our community!

👏🎓 Congratulations to trailblazing lawyer and business leader Cherrill Edwina Shea (LLB’72) on receiving an Honorary Doctor of Laws at UNB’s 43rd Convocation! Dr. Shea will be invested into the Order of New Brunswick in November 2025! #ProudlyUNB #UNBLaw #whereleadersaremade

UNB Law proudly congratulates George Cooper, KC (LLB’93)—Chief Executive Officer and Partner at @CoxandPalmer—on his appointment as the 10th Chancellor of Mount Allison University. 🎓⚖️ mta.ca/about/news/mou… #whereleadersaremade #ProudlyUNB #UNBLaw

🎤 We’re thrilled to announce our emcees for the UNB Law Gala: @MarkDBrowne (JD’23) & Frances Borgmann (JD’23)! 🎟️ Register to attend the launch & gala: eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=2… #ProudlyUNB #UNBLaw #whereleadersaremade

♀️ Kudos to the UNB Law Feminist Legal Association (FLA) for hosting the #LawNeedsFeminismBecause conference!⚖️ Thank you to our remarkable speakers: Justice Sudaba Yameen, Dr. Suzanne Zaccour, and Dr. Rashmee Singh. 🙏 Event sponsors: @SM_Law, @mcinnescooper, @cbanb_abcnb

🏆 Just a few more days left to submit your nominations for the 2025/2026 Ilsa Greenblatt Shore Distinguished Graduate Award. Nominations are open until March 28, 2025. Full details: bit.ly/4kok10L #ProudlyUNB #UNBLaw #whereleadersaremade

🏒 UNB Law Students vs. Alumni Hockey Game 🏆 The rosters are set. Get ready for the ultimate showdown on ice! 📅 Saturday, March 29, 2025 ⏰ 3:30 pm 📍 York Arena (891 Barker St) 🎟 $10 at the door or send to unblawgrad@gmail.com #ProudlyUNB #whereleadersaremade #UNBLaw

Last Friday, @UNBLaw, @GreggCentre & Canadian Red Cross hosted the #InternationalHumanitarianLaw Conference—bringing together influential voices from law, history & beyond to explore how IHL shapes Canada’s legal landscape! 🇨🇦⚖️ Thank you to the speakers, attendees & organizers!

🏒🥅 UNB Law skated to victory against @SchulichLaw at this year's charity hockey face-off! 🎉 The event raised $4,500 for @SpecialONS! 🥳 Thanks to the organizers, fans & sponsors, @mcinnescooper, @CoxandPalmer, Karic Sales Ltd & @G7SportsGroup. 📷 Milana Paddock Photography

📢 Registration is now open‼️ UNB Law officially launches the "Where Leaders Are Made" campaign—a milestone moment for our students, programs, and the future of legal education. Friday, May 16, 2025 Campaign Launch + Gala Dinner Tickets: eventsquid.com/event/27617

🌍⚖️ UNB Law, in partnership with the Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society and the @redcrosscanada, invites you to the 2025 International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Conference! 🗓 March 14, 2025 | 11:00 AM AST 📍 UNB Law, Rm 2A/B 🎟 Register: bit.ly/4kB4nPw

Sudaba Yameen, former Afghan Judge & Visiting Practitioner presents: "The Impact of the Taliban Regime on Access to Justice for Women in Afghanistan: A Case Study on Divorce." 📅 Thursday, March 27, 2025 ⏰ 5 - 6 p.m. 📍 UNB Law (Rm 2A/B) Register now: bit.ly/3DigNLD

⚖️🌎 Prof. Payam Akhavan captivated the audience at the recent Rand lecture with a discussion on the devastating impact of climate change on small island states. He shared his journey as counsel to @cosis_ccil in historic advisory proceedings before @CIJ_ICJ & @ITLOS_TIDM.