Former University of Manitoba Faculty of Law Dean Jonathan Black-Branch has been disbarred in the United Kingdom and a Canada-wide warrant has been issued in relation to fraud committed at UManitoba. The university reportedly terminated Black-Branch in 2020 and was later granted a default judgment in 2026 for nearly $700K against the former dean; CTV News states that efforts to recover the funds are ongoing. The Winnipeg Free Press reports that the UK Bar Standards Board cited the Law Society of Manitoba’s investigation into Black-Branch’s actions at UManitoba as part of the reason for disbarment. The university has since implemented additional measures to prevent fraud and financial irregularities, which include a policy and a course on financial stewardship and ethical conduct.
