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SUMMARY:Expert Evidence 2025
DESCRIPTION:Be an expert in managing expert evidence! \nCan’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts? Want online CPD available 24/7?\nSubscribe to Courses On Demand\, our comprehensive online resource with 1\,500+ videos and 5\,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date. \nWho should attend: This program is designed for civil and criminal litigators—plaintiff civil\, defendant civil\, Crown counsel\, and criminal defence counsel \nLearning level: Fundamental/Intermediate \nExpert evidence is prevalent in BC civil and criminal proceedings. Developments in the law and procedure relating to reports by experts have heightened the importance of the court exercising its gatekeeping function and raised the threshold for admissibility. As a result\, disputes at trial respecting the admissibility and weight of expert evidence are now common. \nThis course will survey the recent developments in the law and provide in-depth analysis and guidance on the selection and instruction of experts\, how to avoid common pitfalls in the preparation of reports\, challenging expert reports\, and the direct and cross-examination of experts at trial. You will be provided sophisticated and practical instruction from different perspectives on all aspects of expert evidence. \nWe recommend that you have your copy of Expert Evidence in BC Civil Proceedings – 6th Edition. If you do not have this valuable resource\, you may purchase a copy at the same time as you register for the course. Please Contact Customer Service to order. \nLaw Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics\, client care and relations\, and/or practice management) \nCourse Chairs\nTheresa Iandiorio\, KC — Crown Counsel\, Ministry of Attorney General\, Vancouver\nMichael Parrish — Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP\, Vancouver
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/expert-evidence-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property for Litigators 2025
DESCRIPTION:The IP essentials that every litigator should know!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts? Want online CPD available 24/7?\nSubscribe to Courses On Demand\, our comprehensive online resource with 1\,500+ videos and 5\,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date. \nWho should attend: Lawyers who seek a comprehensive introduction to IP matters\, including corporate counsel\, in-house counsel\, corporate solicitors\, and general civil litigators. This course will also be of interest to litigators seeking an update on current issues and strategies in IP litigation. \nLearning level: All levels \nDifferent forms of intellectual property dictate different strategies for litigation. When an intellectual property issue arises\, will you be prepared to give your clients the litigation advice they need? \nAt this course\, you will gain a solid grounding that will permit you to evaluate\, advise on\, and manage an intellectual property claim. You will learn the essential characteristics of the different classes of intellectual property and their implications for litigation. \nYou will come away from this course with appropriate litigation strategies to protect your client’s IP interests and to avoid pitfalls in managing these IP files. \nLaw Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics\, client care and relations\, and/or practice management) \nCourse Chair\nChristopher S. Wilson — Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP\, Vancouver
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/intellectual-property-for-litigators-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250311T123000
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Chambers 2025
DESCRIPTION:Your comprehensive guide to success in chambers! \nCan’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts? Want online CPD available 24/7?\nSubscribe to Courses On Demand\, our comprehensive online resource with 1\,500+ videos and 5\,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date. \nWho should attend: Junior to intermediate litigation counsel. Experienced litigation counsel who seek a comprehensive refresher on chambers practice will also find this program valuable. \nLearning level: Fundamental/Intermediate \nThis course is CLEBC’s comprehensive introduction to civil chambers practice. The program is geared towards junior counsel who seek an introduction to—and experienced counsel who seek a wide-ranging refresher on—preparation for and conduct of\, chambers hearings. \nThis course will blend substantive legal principles with practical practice pointers. A popular returning feature will be the View from the Bench\, wherein members of the judiciary share their observations concerning the most common problems plaguing counsel and how these problems can be remedied. \nYou can expect to come away with a collection of superb practice tips that you can apply immediately to enhance your effectiveness in chambers. The previous edition of this program in March 2023 received rave reviews. \nLaw Society of BC CPD Hours: 3 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics\, client care and relations\, and/or practice management) \nCourse Chairs\nAndrew P. Morrison — Shields Harney LLP\, Vancouver\nJohn Douglas Shields — Shields Harney LLP\, Vancouver
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/secrets-of-chambers-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313
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SUMMARY:Defamation\, Privacy and Media Law 2025
DESCRIPTION:Law\, practice\, and the anti-SLAPP revolution \nThursday\, March 13\, 2025\n9:00 am – 4:30 pm\nvia webinar only \nCan’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts? Want online CPD available 24/7?\nSubscribe to Courses On Demand\, our comprehensive online resource with 1\,500+ videos and 5\,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date. \nWho should attend: Civil litigators and media industry personnel \nLearning level: Intermediate/Advanced \nDefamation law has long been known as a byzantine maze of technical rules and historical anomalies. The rise of online platforms\, social media\, cross-border publications\, and anti-SLAPP laws has made defamation\, privacy\, and media law more challenging than ever. \nThis one-day program is aimed at demystifying the law and highlighting the newest developments and practical considerations facing counsel. \nAnti-SLAPP laws are vital to anyone commencing or defending any action involving expression and will be explored both in law and practice. We will examine key battleground areas that drive successful or unsuccessful defamation actions. \nThe course will also explain the specialized test for defamation injunctions\, untangle the confusing area of qualified privilege\, and highlight significant changes on the horizon as reforms in the UK and Australia make their way to Canada. \nThis year’s program will feature leading counsel on these and other key issues in this important and rapidly evolving area of law and practice. \nLaw Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics\, client care and relations\, and/or practice management) \nCourse Chair\nDaniel H. Coles — Owen Bird Law Corporation\, Vancouver
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/defamation-privacy-and-media-law-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Leadership
DESCRIPTION:A compassionate and trauma-informed approach to leadership is essential for creating healthy workplace cultures. Trauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with\, including staff and colleagues. Based on our book\, A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces\, this workshop explores how to lead with a trauma-informed approach and provides five key principles that trauma-informed workplaces embody. By embracing these principles\, organizations can contribute to the positive transformation of individuals and relationships affected by trauma\, while at the same time creating the conditions that lead to high levels of employee engagement and organizational success. Every organization\, from any sector\, can benefit from becoming trauma-informed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nDiscuss the prevalence and impact of trauma on individuals and organizations\nList five key trauma-informed principles\nDescribe practical strategies for implementing each of the five trauma-informed principles\nAssess their own organization for areas of trauma-informed strengths and weakness\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically. \n\n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nTrauma’s Ripple Effect\nThe Impact of Trauma in the Workplace\nCharacteristics of a Trauma-Informed Leader\n5 Principles of Trauma-Informed Workplaces – Promote Awareness\, Shift Attitudes\, Provide Choice\, Foster Safety\, Highlight Strengths\nSteps for Implementing Principles\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an intermediate-advanced level workshop for leaders\, managers\, supervisors\, and anyone providing leadership within an organization. \nTerms & Conditions \n\n\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.\nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainer\nNathan Gerbrandt\, CTRI Director \nNathan is the Managing Director of ACHIEVE’s partner organization\, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI). He holds a Master of Social Work degree and is a Registered Social Worker. Prior to working with CTRI and ACHIEVE\, Nathan coordinated service delivery and rehabilitation planning for repeat offenders with a diagnosis. He has refined skills in risk management and collaborative treatment planning for people in conflict with the law. In addition\, Nathan possesses specialty in the areas of disability services\, case management\, and working with people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. He is passionate about sharing the message of the importance of trauma-informed care. Nathan is co-author of A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces. He believes that any service delivery requires the promotion of a sense of safety\, trust\, and choice for individuals and an approach of compassion and collaboration. Nathan is an engaging presenter who uses an interactive style to maximize the learning potential of participants.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/trauma-informed-leadership/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320
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SUMMARY:Difficult Conversations: Strategies for Challenging Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Whether sharing bad news with a client\, providing corrective action\, or talking with a colleague about an uncomfortable issue\, difficult conversations are typically stressful and often take a large mental and emotional toll. Many people avoid difficult conversations for these reasons\, or find themselves ill prepared when they must have them. Yet\, the ability to handle difficult conversations respectfully and professionally is one of the most important skills for success in the workplace. This workshop will review the key elements of preparing for\, conducting\, and concluding difficult conversations. Participants will leave with a set of tools to help ensure that difficult conversations are productive\, professional\, and respectful for all involved. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nDescribe how to prepare for the next difficult conversation you encounter\nIdentify when and how to conduct a difficult conversation\nList some tools to help you in your difficult conversations\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, case study exercises\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically \n\n*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials. \nNote: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase. \n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nTypes of Difficult Conversations\nOur Natural Responses to Difficult Conversations\nDetermining if a Conversation is Necessary\nHow to Stop Avoiding the Interaction\nHow to Prepare for the Difficult Conversation\nKey Skills and Strategies for Engaging\nWhat to Do If They Won’t Engage\nConcluding the Conversation\nKeys for Delivering Bad News\nHow to be Open to Receiving the Difficult Conversation\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop applicable to both employees and managers. \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.\nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainer: Andrew Wychnenka\nAndrew is a conflict management professional with over a decade of experience in delivering conflict management services such as mediation\, coaching\, and training in a variety of sectors. He is passionate about helping people understand conflict and find solutions to problems that seem insurmountable on their own. He has a bachelor’s degree in Conflict Resolution Studies and Psychology and holds a Chartered Mediator designation through the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada. He has conducted over 100 mediation processes in court\, family\, workplace\, and community settings\, and has over 18 years of service as a leader in the Canadian military\, which includes a deployment to Afghanistan. He also spent five years as a conflict management expert for a government department where he offered internal mediation services\, training\, and group processes. Andrew believes that a having a mindset that focuses on seeking understanding is the key to resolving conflict. As a facilitator\, he is passionate about making the content of a workshop relatable through practical examples and dialogue among participants.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/difficult-conversations-strategies-for-challenging-discussions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
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SUMMARY:Litigation Foundations: Perspective of a Litigated Case 2025
DESCRIPTION:Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts? Want online CPD available 24/7?\nSubscribe to Courses On Demand\, our comprehensive online resource with 1\,500+ videos and 5\,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend: This program will be of interest to law students\, newly called lawyers\, and mid-level lawyers \nLearning level: Fundamental/Intermediate \nThis innovative new program will cover the conduct of a litigated case through the lens of nine elements of litigation\, from pleadings at the start to taxation at the end. The nine elements will be examined and unpacked in one of three distinct practice areas: Construction Law\, Employment Law\, or Family Law. \nThis program will be a unique opportunity to hone your litigation skills by seeing them from the perspective of counsel in different working contexts. It will focus on the fundamentals of litigation and will be of interest to law students\, newly called lawyers\, and mid-level lawyers. \nJoin us for an information-packed day of litigation learning! \nLaw Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics\, client care and relations\, and/or practice management) \nCourse Chairs\nGurminder Sandhu\, KC — Hamilton Duncan Law Corporation\, Surrey\nThomas L. Spraggs — Spraggs & Co. Law Corporation\, Coquitlam
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/litigation-foundations-perspective-of-a-litigated-case-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250325
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SUMMARY:Managing Difficult Phone Calls
DESCRIPTION:Handling difficult interactions on the phone is a challenging task\, especially if the caller is in a heightened state of emotion. For many\, the ability to navigate difficult phone conversations with respect and professionalism is an essential workplace skill. This workshop is designed to provide practical strategies for dealing with clients and customers over the phone who are in a heightened emotional state. Participants will learn over-the-phone techniques for de-escalating anger\, resolving conflict\, and communicating effectively. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nApply effective listening skills to enhance understanding\nSupport emotionally heightened clients over the phone\nProblem-solve with clients for best outcomes\nDemonstrate a plan for delivering bad news\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically. \n\n*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials. \nNote: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase. \n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nThe Complexity of Phone Communication\nQualities of a Skilled Communicator\nKey Skills for the Phone – Tone\, Volume\, and Inflection\nCommunication Style Test\nPractical Tips for Calming the Distressed Person\nIdentifying and Prioritizing Issues Raised\nDelivering Bad News\nEffective Notetaking\nPolitely Ending the Conversation\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop. \nTerms & Conditions \n\n\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.\nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainer: Christina Reimer\n\n\n\n\n\nChristina has a diverse background as a leadership trainer\, director and team building and conflict resolution facilitator. With a PhD in religion\, she teaches university courses on ethics\, the world’s major religions\, and other topics. Christina has travelled extensively and worked internationally for non-profit organizations that focus on peace-building and community development. She values workplaces that promote diversity and equity and strive to resolve corporate and interpersonal conflict in productive ways. She believes that communicating well is one of the keys to creating healthy working environments. Christina has an enthusiastic and engaging presentation style and uses storytelling and humour to make workshops interesting as well as informative.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/managing-difficult-phone-calls-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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