with Thomas N. Wheatley, captain in the U.S. Army and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Law at the United States Military Academy. On November 17th, join us for a captivating discussion about the Law Of Armed Conflict in the context of the Hamas-Israel war. We are very privileged to have Thomas Wheatley, a …
EXPERT GUIDANCE ON THE LAW OF ARMED CONFLICT: The Israel-Hamas War Read More »
Protecting Students on University Campuses from Increasing Levels of Antisemitism
Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 | 2: 00 PM EDT | 7:00 PM BST | Virtual At the heart of the current controversy in Israel is the question: what should be the relationship between parliaments and courts in democratic societies? Should there be fundamental rights which parliaments have no power to abridge or power to abridge …
Women Advocating for Human Rights in Canada and Beyond March 29, 2023 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time | Virtual and In Person Stay tuned for location. The Honourable Renee M. Pomerance, Ontario Superior Court of Justice Linda Silver Dranoff, C.M., LSM, Lawyer, Writer and Activist Join your Matas Law Society peers to celebrate International Women’s …
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Cliquez ici pour le français Jan. 17, 2023 B’nai Brith Canada’s Matas Law Society (MLS) is pleased to invite its members to join its upcoming event, Nazis Evading Justice in Canada: The Deschênes Commission. The virtual and in-person event, scheduled for Jan. 25, 2023, will explore the topic of Nazi war criminals finding refuge in …
MATAS LAW SOCIETY to Host Exclusive Event Exploring Nazi War Criminals in Canada Read More »
Antisemitism has been spreading throughout Canada in recent years, with a disturbing rise in hate-motivated harassment, vandalism and assault. According to Statistics Canada, Jewish Canadians are the most targeted religious minority in this country. Join us for an inside look at how the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General is using domestic criminal laws to …
While perpetrators of discriminatory acts have faced the possibility of hate-crime charges in the past, they also could face civil-damages lawsuits as well. The torts of assault and battery can be used to file damages against anyone committing an antisemitic crime, whether for serious assaults or for more minor acts. Find out how lawyers in …
Combatting Discrimination and Antisemitism Using the Law of Torts Read More »
There are significant differences between some civil and religious family laws in Canada, and around the world. If you are representing women, it is especially critical that you understand these differences when trying to resolve issues that arise when those relationships end. Join our panel of experts to find out the current status of get …
Family Law: The Intersection of Civil and Religious Laws in Canada Read More »
More information will be available closer to the date For more information about this event, contact us at: [email protected]| 416.633.6224 ext. 104 Details for accessing the event will be sent closer to the date. Register today with the Society here to join this timely and critical discussion. We look forward to seeing you there!
Discover how the Hart Act of 1832 laid the foundation for emancipation, enfranchisement and the right of citizenry to participate in government and its operations, and why that matters today. The Hart Act represents the first true recognition of minority rights to participate in governance in Canada. Specifically, it enfranchised Jews to hold any …
