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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · 13d

Please find below the link to the 46th edition of Hearsay, the Schulich School of Law’s first digital issue of our annual alumni publication. LATI is featured both in one of the articles and on the coverpage of this special issue.

Click the link below to read!

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Hearsay 2025

Cover story: From IP to AI - How the Schulich School of Law is training future legal professionals for a tech-driven society.

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · 19d

Join us for an urgent conversation on Canada’s proposed Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act, and what you can do to prevent its far-reaching implications for refugee rights, civil liberties, and Canada’s international obligations.

More information or Register Now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/refugees-d...

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Jul 3

‪On August 29, We will be hosting the inaugural Canadian Technology Law Conference. This year's theme is Democracy and the Information Society!

We have a roster of great speakers, including Minister of Justice Sean Fraser. The event is free, but registration is required: shorturl.at/VKPbn

Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Canadian Journal of Law and Technology Volume 22 Issue 1 is now available open access on the repository! Thank you to our authors for your contributions!

Find it here: digitalcommons.schulichlaw.dal.ca/cjlt/vol22/i...

Canadian Journal of Law and Technology | Vol 22 | Iss 1

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Jun 10

Congratulations to Paige Gallant and Megan Kieley on receiving the McInnes Cooper Internet & Media Law Prize for achieving the highest grade in the course, taught by Professor David Fraser!

Best of luck in your careers, we’re excited to see where your legal journeys take you next!

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Jun 10

LATI is proud to congratulate Alexandra Hollis and Krizelle Pascual, for winning the Gowling WLG Law & Technology Prize for the top grade in Law and Technology!

We wish you both continued success as you embark on your legal career!

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · May 30

LATI Director Suzie Dunn recently joined The Canadian Women's Foundation's podcast: Alright, Now What? to share insights into her research on technology-facilitated gender-based violence, harassment, and harm.

Listen here:

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Challenging Gendered Digital Harm with Suzie Dunn

Alright, Now What? · Episode

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · May 6

Get ready for the Quantum Research and Public Policy 2025 Event at UCLA! Join us for a day of panels exploring a broad spectrum of topics. Please register for the event through the QR Code below - space is limited!

This event will take place May 28 at the Maxwell Room at UCLA, see you all there!

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Apr 24

➡️ Call for Abstracts!

The Canadian Technology Law Conference will be hosted in Halifax at Dalhousie August 28-30th, 2025

Theme: Democracy and the Information Society

📅 Abstracts are due May 5th, 2025
ℹ️ Submit a 500 word abstract + your CV
✉️ Email submissions to: [email protected]

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Apr 23

Join CanRepair for a lunch and learn on Your Right to Repair

📅 Tuesday, May 27, 2025
⏰ 12:00-2:00pm (ADT)
📍Dalhousie Computer Science building Room 429 or on Zoom

Organized by @arosborough.bsky.social & @cdntechlaw.bsky.social

Register here!

Think Globally, Repair Locally

A Lunch & Learn on the Right to Repair at Dalhousie University!

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Apr 9

Stay up to date on LATI's publications on our newly revamped research profile page!

Big thank you to our amazing law librarian @hjrosborough.bsky.social for putting this together 👏

See publications from our members @suziedunn.bsky.social, @arosborough.bsky.social, @karanicolas.bsky.social & more

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Apr 9

The Dalhousie Law Graduate Society is hosting their 5th Annual Graduate Research Transition Conference

“The Law and the Future: Sustainability, Accessibility and Emerging Technologies”

📆 May 7, 2025
📍 Weldon Law Building (virtual and in-person)

Register (free) here: forms.office.com/r/GAYUXTR83f

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Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University @schulichlaw.bsky.social · Mar 25

The Schulich School of Law has earned its highest-ever ranking in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, landing in the top 101-150 law schools globally and fourth in Canada. Read more: bit.ly/4jn3cSD #weldonproud @dalalumni.bsky.social

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Mar 10

@schulichlaw.bsky.social continued its streak of excellence at this year’s Harold G. Fox Intellectual Property (IP) Moot.
A round of applause to Dalhousie participants Isaac Cain and Juliet Watts, who represented the appellants, and Katherine Silins and Liam Sherlock for the respondent!

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Feb 10

Join us on February 26th for a Panel on AI and The Practice of Law! The event features two panels and a brief networking reception to follow. This event is a registered Nova Scotia Barristers' Society Event and can be used towards CPD hours. Link to register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-and-the...

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Feb 3

In January, @cdntechlaw.bsky.social welcomed three amazing speakers for our third Tech Tok event: Technological Innovation in Law: Virtual Reality, AI, and Tech Support. Thank you to the presenters for shedding light on these topics with us!

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Jan 27

One more month before the deadline to submit your paper to the Canadian Journal of Law and Technology! Join the conversation in #TechLaw #TechnologyandLaw #LawandTechnology

Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Nov 29

Share your insights and shape the conversation! The CJLT invites submissions exploring key issues in law and technology, multidisciplinary legal perspectives, and practical applications. For details on submission guidelines see: digitalcommons.schulichlaw.dal.ca/cjlt/policie...

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Jan 21

This event will be happening tomorrow, don't miss out!

Suzie Dunn @suziedunn.bsky.social · Jan 17

Come learn about youth's sexual safety online!

I'll be speaking about the @diydigsafety.bsky.social project's research on January 22nd at 7pm.

This event is open to the public.

To learn more about the project see: www.diydigitalsafety.ca

Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Jan 15

Dalhousie Schulich School of Law's free Mini Law School lectures are back for 2025! Join Asst. Prof. Suzie Dunn, acting director of the Law & Technology Institute, as she discusses technology-facilitated sexual violence and young people's sexual safety online: bit.ly/4fO5jwq

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Jan 13

Happening tomorrow!

Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Jan 7

Join us next week, January 14 in Room W104, for LATI's latest panel, Technological Innovation in Law: Virtual Reality, AI, and Tech Support. The panel will discuss some of the ways technology is being used in legal and restorative systems and other solutions-based options.

Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Jan 7

Join us next week, January 14 in Room W104, for LATI's latest panel, Technological Innovation in Law: Virtual Reality, AI, and Tech Support. The panel will discuss some of the ways technology is being used in legal and restorative systems and other solutions-based options.

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Jan 1

On November 27th, the Canadian Internet Governance Forum #CIGF2024 convened in Ottawa to discuss topics such as #InternetGovernance, #OnlineSafety, and #AI. Schulich LATI Acting Direction Suzie Dunn sat on the #Deepfake panel to contribute in the discussion!

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Jan 1

Dive into the latest research on how gender and racial power dynamics exist in sports. Authored by Law and Technology Institute member, Professor Maria Dugas, this is an essential read for athletes, academics, and advocates alike! digitalcommons.schulichlaw.dal.ca/dlj/vol47/is...

Gender According to World Athletics: The Regulation of Racialized Athletes from the Global South

In March 2023, World Athletics, the regulating body for the sport of Athletics introduced The Eligibility Regulations for the Female Classification (Athletes with Differences of Sex Development). Thes...

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Jan 1

What a great turn out at our #BookLaunch in November! Dr. Elaine Craig delved into the details of her new book, Mainstreaming Porn: Sexual Integrity and the Law Online, published by @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social, followed by an engaging Q&A session with the audience.

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Law & Technology Institute @cdntechlaw.bsky.social · Nov 29

Share your insights and shape the conversation! The CJLT invites submissions exploring key issues in law and technology, multidisciplinary legal perspectives, and practical applications. For details on submission guidelines see: digitalcommons.schulichlaw.dal.ca/cjlt/policie...

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