Faculty of Law, Featured
Firm supports next generation of lawyers September 3, 2020
Curiosity led Paige Mueller to law school. Even before becoming a juris doctor (JD) candidate, she was fascinated with the art of the court case,…
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Radio NL | TRU lecturer says new Tory leader O’Toole’s approach not the same as Trump August 28, 2020
This week the Conservatives elected Erin O’Toole as their new leader and one political commentator says his approach is much different than his right wing…
Radio NL | NL Morning News - Jeffrey Meyers on Joe Biden's running mate choice of Kamala Harris August 13, 2020
TRU political commentator and law faculty member Jeffrey Meyers joined NL Morning News to talk about Kamala Harris getting the nod on the Democratic ticket…
The Guardian | Trump's hint that he may not concede election is America's tipping point July 27, 2020
Jeffrey Meyers from Thompson Rivers University's Faculty of Law explains why we can all intuit that the cult of the personality surrounding Trump is powerful…
Surrey Now-Leader | South Surrey law student delivers virtual valedictory address at TRU June 23, 2020
Arjun Singh Hair graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree and was among a handful of TRU valedictorians to deliver a speech online for the university's…
The Conversation Canada | Canada should enshrine police body cameras into law June 16, 2020
Faculty of Law Associate Professor Robert Diab explains how research into the use of police body cameras points to the need for more than policy…
The Anglican Journal | Legal scholar weighs in on Wet’suwet’en standoff June 12, 2020
TRU Law faculty member Bradford Morse provides some perspective on the standoff involving Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs, elected band councils, Coastal GasLink, provincial and federal governments,…
Radio NL | David Hughes on employee privacy rights during the pandemic June 11, 2020
Forward Law lawyer David Hughes, who teaches employment and privacy law at TRU, joined NL Morning News to talk about what employers have the right…
Radio NL | Jeffrey Meyers on upheaval in the US June 1, 2020
TRU Law faculty member Jeffrey Meyers weighs in on the protests in the US in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Hear the…
Kamloops This Week | Kamloops law professors join group reviewing B.C.'s justice system in wake of pandemic April 27, 2020
Professors Craig Jones and Katie Sykes are part of the Ministry of Attorney General’s cross-jurisdictional technical advisory group. They and 12 others are looking at…
Faculty and staff, Faculty of Law, Featured,
Law team creates blog and apps for COVID-19 assistance April 22, 2020
While there is a lot of information on websites and other sources about government programs available for people whose lives are impacted by the pandemic,…
Faculty of Law, Featured, Research and Graduate Studies
TRU Law Professor Advocates in the Supreme Court of Canada March 5, 2020
Last month, Dr. Ruby Dhand appeared in the Supreme Court of Canada as part of a legal team on behalf of the Empowerment Council, presenting…
Radio NL Brett Mineer show | Interview with Charis Kamphuis from TRU law regarding Indigenous blockades February 27, 2020
TRU law faculty member Charis Kamphuis talks with Brett Mineer from Radio NL about the context of bands giving consent for major projects, the role…
CBC News Network | PM to Canadians: Please be patient February 18, 2020
TRU law faculty member Charis Kamphuis discusses the rule of law and Indigenous law as they related to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's approach to talking…
CFJC Balance of Power | TRU Faculty of Law’s Dr. Jeffrey Meyers on the Rule of Law February 14, 2020
We have heard the phrase the Rule of Law uttered repeatedly in relation to the political issues of the day —but what does it actually…
Canadian Lawyer | Lawyer Frank Quinn donates $250,000 for bursaries supporting single parents studying law February 5, 2020
Lawyer Frank Quinn has donated $250,000 in the form of bursaries supporting single parents studying law at Thompson Rivers University. Read more
The Conversation Canada | Why money laundering thrives on Canada’s West Coast January 30, 2020
TRU Associate Professor of law Robert Diab sheds some light on why Vancouver has become a haven for money laundering, despite the provincial government's efforts.…
John Daly Back on the Beat | All about impeachment January 20, 2020
TRU law faculty member Jeffrey Meyers explains the ins and outs of the impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump that's happening this week. Tune…
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Donor gives $250,000 for single-parent law students January 17, 2020
Lawyer and long-time Thompson Rivers University (TRU) supporter Frank Quinn has provided TRU with $250,000 for new bursaries benefiting single parents studying law. The Norma…
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Donation supports single parents studying law January 16, 2020
KAMLOOPS–Lawyer and long-time Thompson Rivers University (TRU) supporter Frank Quinn has provided TRU with $250,000 for new bursaries benefiting single parents studying law. The Norma…
