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Now that the Cannabis Act has been in effect since October 17 and its one-year anniversary is set to introduce to the legal marketplace three new forms – cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals, we checked in with our faculty and alumni experts for their latest perspectives. Learn what they have to say about government policy challenges, tax controversies, new licence categories, biggest practice changes, public health education campaigns, workplace safety and privacy, and more.

Cannabis: Checking in, checking it out

August 14, 2019
Now that the Cannabis Act has been in effect since October 17 and its one-year anniversary is set to introduce to the legal marketplace three new forms – cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals, we checked in with our faculty and alumni experts for their latest perspectives. Learn what they have to say about government policy challenges, tax controversies, new licence categories, major practice changes, public health campaigns, workplace safety issues, and more.
Hugh Christie, Law'81, has been the managing partner of Ogletree Deakins in Toronto since 2016, when the international, Atlanta-based, management-side labour and employment law specialists opened their first office in Canada. (Photo by Teddy Melvin)
Hugh Christie, Law'81, has been the managing partner of Ogletree Deakins in Toronto since 2016, when the international, Atlanta-based, management-side labour and employment law specialists opened their first office in Canada. (Photo by Teddy Melvin)

Leap of faith reaps rewards

August 2, 2019
Hugh Christie, Law'81, is blazing a new trail in his Canadian labour and employment law career. Joining him are two young alumni and a student.
Ron McCallum, AO, LLM’74, LLD’16, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of Law of the University of Sydney, penned his memoir, Born at the Right Time, a book that has been called “a fascinating and inspiring life story.” In the week of September 23, he’ll be in residence at Queen’s Law, where he will engage with students and faculty as the William R. Lederman Visitor.

Blind LLM grad, an acclaimed academic and advocate, grasps every opportunity with both hands

July 22, 2019
Ron McCallum, AO, LLM’74, LLD’16, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of Law of the University of Sydney, penned his memoir, Born at the Right Time, a book that has been called “a fascinating and inspiring life story.” In the week of September 23, he’ll be in residence at Queen’s Law, where he will engage with students and faculty as the William R. Lederman Visitor.