Faculty of Law - Common Law Section

Common Law’s Professor Craig Forcese, and Carleton University’s Stephanie Carvin, of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, are among the 2018 winners of the Clawbies -- the Canadian Law Blog Awards.  They were recognized for “A Podcast Called INTREPID” in the category of “Best Law School / Law Professor Blog”.

Professor Vanessa MacDonnell has joined the Department of Justice Canada for a six-month stay as a Scholar-in-Residence in the Constitutional, Administrative and International Law Branch, lasting from January to June 2019.

Common Law Alumnus Aaron Grinhaus, LL.B. 2008, has published a textbook: A Practical Guide To Smart Contracts And Blockchain Law.” The textbook offers a timely and comprehensive overview of legal issues related to distributing ledger technology, Blockchain and smart contracts.