International Law Section Report 2010‐2011

  • August 11, 2011

October 20, 2010 – Careers and International Law ‐George Derwin‐ Held at Robson Hall George Derwin of Manitoba Hydro International spoke about how international law can compose a portion of legal practice in Manitoba. A panel of lawyers made up of George Derwin, Daniel Watts, Lori LaBine and Philip Watts took questions from students regarding how international law plays a role in their practice.

June 1, 2011 – A Review of the "Convention Providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will" ‐ John Delaney ‐ Held at the Law Society   This event was jointly held with the Wills and Estates section. This session looked at conflict of law issues surrounding administration of estates with foreign property and reviewed the basics of the Convention Providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will.  

Respectfully submitted, Daniel Watts, Secretary/Treasurer

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