New Book Display – Law and Technology

With new innovations in technology, and changes in how we access information, it is important to be aware of what new problems and solutions are out there. The Law Library can help keep you up-to-date with new texts, online materials, newsletters, and current awareness resources. Displayed here is a collection of current texts and resources to help keep you informed, as well as a few past publications showing the importance and evolution of technology.

  • Digital evidence : a practitioner’s handbook by Gerald Chan
  • Sookman: Computer, internet and electronic commerce law
  • Yearbook of law, computers and technology.  
  • Computer, Internet and electronic Commerce Terms
  • Doing business on-line : advising clients on the legal issues
  • Companies Online – A Live System Demonstration
  • Computer Law, George Takach
  • Cyberlibel : Information Warfare in the 21st Century? David Potts
  • Courts, Litigants, and the Digital Age — 2 ed. : Law, Ethics, and Practice, Karen Eltis

Also be sure to check out the resources behind the Member’s portal including access to these recently updated journals on HeinOnline:

  • John Marshall Journal of Information Technology and Privacy Law
  • European Data Protection Law Review (EDPL)
  • Berkeley Technology Law Journal

Keep up to date with these Publications and Events
Law Society of Manitoba Communique including articles on Cyber Scams and Practice Management Software
ABA Techshow

New Library Resources

The Library has recently added the following new Continuing Professional Development resources to our collection.

  • Companies Online – A Live System Demonstration
  • Drafting Wills 101
  • Estate Administration 101
  • 2018 Hot Topics in Real Estate
  • Evidence “Rules” Every Family Law Lawyers Needs to Know
  • All About Bail Applications
  • The Bills of Exchange Act
  • 2019 Hot Topics in Real Estate

Click here to browse our entire collection of CPD material

Library Closure

The Great Library will be closed on Monday, February 17th for Louis Riel Day.

Louis Riel Day

Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, Februrary 18th.

After hours access is available for lawyers by showing their Fast Track card and signing in at the security desk at the Kennedy Street staff entrance. After hours access is 4:30 – 10:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on weekends and statutory holidays.

Please note: The library will be closing early on Thursday, April 17th at 11:00AM for a special event.  Regular library service will resume Tuesday, April 22nd at 8:30AM.

The Winnipeg Court Complex will be closed April 18th and April 21st. Manitoba Law Library staff will not be onsite during the holiday, but will be available by email on Monday, April 21st. Regular library service will resume Tuesday, April 22nd at 8:30AM.

Please note: The Winnipeg Law Courts will be closed April 18th and April 21st. The Library is closed Friday. Manitoba Law Library staff will be available by email on Monday, April 21st. Regular library service will resume Tuesday, April 22nd at 8:30AM.