The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Canadian Violence Link Conference: November 8-9, 2023
2023-11-08 - 2023-11-09 | Online
Humane Canada is proud to bring our biennial Canadian Violence Link Conference from November 8 to 9, 2023, as well as our ninth annual Prosecution of Animal Abuse Conference on November 10, 2023, online again this year, making it accessible to a national, possibly global, audience.
Some of the session speakers and highlights of this year’s conferences include:

Working to End Violence: 3 Organizations’ Collaborative Partnership in Saskatchewan with Saskatchewan SPCA, PATHS, and STOPS to Violence
Groundbreaking Changes to BC’s Pet Custody Laws and The Violence Link —A Multifaceted View From An Animal Lawyer (V. Victoria Shroff, named as a Changemaker on Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers of 2023), Executive/Advocate from Battered Womens Support Service (BWSS) and a Senior Protection Officer from the BCSPCA
Prosecuting the Nuance: Why prosecuting animal welfare files are different and why it matters
The Whens, Whys and Hows of Using Expert Witnesses: Panel with Crown Prosecutors with Christian Lim (also listed on Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 of 2023 in the Government, Non-Profits and Associations category), Boyd McGill and Dr. Rebecca Ledger

Our Violence Link Conference brings together stakeholders in the areas of law, enforcement, behaviour, interpersonal violence, social services and animal welfare that work to prevent and address violence against people or animals for cross-sectoral training on how to collaborate and stop the cycle of violence. The Prosecution for Animal Abuse Conference gathers Crown Prosecutors, attorneys and allied professionals to share information and resources about animal cruelty and the Violence Link (the relationship between animal abuse and human abuse) in order to ensure that crimes against animals are prosecuted effectively and efficiently.
Registration is now open, and early bird rates are available until October 3rd. Bundle pricing for both events over three days is also available. You can learn more about the full conference schedule and speakers, and purchase tickets here.

Young Lawyers Virtual Conference – A Bridge from the Past to the Future of Law Practice
2023-11-08 03:30 - 2023-11-09 07:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Join the YCLA virtual conference on how to forge a gratifying and successful career.

The Young Commonwealth Lawyers Association (YCLA) is pleased to announce its 2nd virtual Conference, the theme of the Conference being: Young Lawyers Virtual Conference – “A Bridge from the Past to the Future of Law Practice”, where young commonwealth lawyers will reaffirm the Commonwealth bond of legal fraternity, with each session providing an opportunity to participate.
What could you gain?

Help build the bridge between the geographical gap
An opportunity for young lawyers to form lasting and meaningful relationships between Commonwealth countries through discourse over the Conference
Young lawyers can learn from and dialog with seasoned practitioners and colleagues alike
Designed by young lawyers for young lawyers

DATE : Wednesday 8th (the registration link will confirm your attendance for both the 8 and 9 November)
Time : 6.00am – 10.00am GMT – 8 November
Register here
START TIME :
1.00 am Kingston
2.00 am Nassau
6.00 am London
7.00 am Abuja
8.00 am Lusaka
9.00 am Nairobi
11.30 am India
2.00 pm Malaysia
4.00 pm PNG

Opening & Welcoming remarks
Dr Peter Maynard KC & Siddharth Sijoria
6.00 – 6.15 am GMT

Keynote speech
TBC
6.15 – 6.30 am GMT

Transforming the Legal Landscape: The Intersection of Technology and Law in Innovating Legal Practice

Emeka Arinze
Charlotte Pope-Williams
TBC
6.30 – 7.30 am GMT

The new Dilemma: Can AI replace Professionals in Courts and write Judgments in Public Law?

Shreyas Jayasimha
TBC
TBC
7.45 – 8.45 am GMT

Investigating the Legal Mind: Exploring Mental Health Challenges and well-being amongst Lawyers

Kansiime Evas Atwine
Anku Khanna
TBC
9.00 – 10.00 am GMT

Prosecution of Animal Abuse Conference - November 10, 2023
2023-11-10 | Online
Humane Canada is proud to bring our ninth annual Prosecution of Animal Abuse Conference on November 10, 2023, online again this year, making it accessible to a national, possibly global, audience.
Some of the session speakers and highlights of this year’s conferences include:

Working to End Violence: 3 Organizations’ Collaborative Partnership in Saskatchewan with Saskatchewan SPCA, PATHS, and STOPS to Violence
Groundbreaking Changes to BC’s Pet Custody Laws and The Violence Link —A Multifaceted View From An Animal Lawyer (V. Victoria Shroff, named as a Changemaker on Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers of 2023), Executive/Advocate from Battered Womens Support Service (BWSS) and a Senior Protection Officer from the BCSPCA
Prosecuting the Nuance: Why prosecuting animal welfare files are different and why it matters
The Whens, Whys and Hows of Using Expert Witnesses: Panel with Crown Prosecutors with Christian Lim (also listed on Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 of 2023 in the Government, Non-Profits and Associations category), Boyd McGill and Dr. Rebecca Ledger

Our Violence Link Conference brings together stakeholders in the areas of law, enforcement, behaviour, interpersonal violence, social services and animal welfare that work to prevent and address violence against people or animals for cross-sectoral training on how to collaborate and stop the cycle of violence. The Prosecution for Animal Abuse Conference gathers Crown Prosecutors, attorneys and allied professionals to share information and resources about animal cruelty and the Violence Link (the relationship between animal abuse and human abuse) in order to ensure that crimes against animals are prosecuted effectively and efficiently.
Registration is now open, and early bird rates are available until October 3rd. Bundle pricing for both events over three days is also available. You can learn more about the full conference schedule and speakers, and purchase tickets here.

Civil Litigation Basics 2023
2023-11-14 - 2023-11-15 | Online
Who should attend: Junior civil litigators and experienced litigators seeking a refresher on key elements within civil litigation
Learning level: Fundamental
Here is a chance to experience top litigators presenting actual arguments to actual judges. This unique course is designed for several groups, including: lawyers in the first two years of practice, lawyers changing areas of practice, and experienced lawyers who want a conceptual refresher on key elements within civil litigation. The program will also be of interest to law students and articled students.
Launched in 2021 as a Zoom webinar, this innovative program takes a new approach, as registrants will experience the entire life cycle of a case by watching counsel present the necessary arguments at various stages of a single fact pattern.
The first time through their presentation, counsel will be making all the mistakes that drive judges crazy. Participants will try to identify all those errors in real time, then listen as the judges and counsel debrief on what should have been done better. Counsel will then re-present the argument in the most effective manner.
Registrants will have an opportunity to test their skills against those of their colleagues, as prizes will be awarded to those who can identify the most errors. This course will focus on providing registrants with the knowledge base they need to avoid falling into error themselves.
Please note: the practice-focused course materials will relate to the fact pattern, the analysis of issues, and error identification within each stage of the litigation process. Registrants seeking a topic-by-topic review of the elements of civil litigation are directed to CLEBC’s Courses on Demand archive of Civil Litigation Basics 2018 and the associated reference materials.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 9 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 2 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chairs
The Honourable Mr. Justice Ward K. Branch — Supreme Court of BC, Vancouver
Luciana P. Brasil — Branch MacMaster LLP, Vancouver

Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Data Governance
2023-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
This meeting will be held virtually with no in-person component and will not be recorded. Instructions on how to view this webinar will be sent to registrants upon registration and 1-2 days prior to the meeting. If registration is closed or you have any questions, please email knowledgenet@iapp.org.

This is a special joint event with the Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, St. John’s, Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria KnowledgeNet Chapters.
Topic
Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Data Governance
In her interim report titled “Sacred Responsibility: Searching for the Missing Children and Unmarked Burials”, the Special Interlocutor identified 12 areas of common concern that created barriers to the recovery efforts to find the missing children and unmarked burials related to Indian Residential Schools. One of these areas was the need to affirm Indigenous Data Sovereignty. This was in addition to barriers caused by privacy laws developed or implemented without consulting Indigenous peoples. She urged Canadians not to be bystanders in the effort to overcome these barriers.
What is Indigenous Data Sovereignty and how is it relevant to privacy? What does “not being a bystander” mean for privacy professionals and the role we play to ensure these rights, which are enshrined in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, are respected?
Indigenous Data Sovereignty is the right of Indigenous people to own and govern data about their communities. It means Indigenous peoples are the stewards of data collection and the research done using their data. The inherent right to ownership, control, access and possession of Indigenous data triggers the obligation to obtain free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous people’s to use of their data.
Attendees will come away with key understanding on the complex history, current context, needs, and the importance of establishing data governance processes that respect Indigenous Data Sovereignty.
Thank you to TD Bank for providing the virtual platform.
Speaker:
Gwen Phillips, BC First Nations Data Governance Initiative Champion, Ktunaxa Nation
Moderator:
Abigail Dubiniecki, CIPP/E, CIPM, Privacy Lawyer and Consultant
Time:
14:00-15:00 EST

Do’s & Don’ts of Working with Private Investigators
2023-11-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Live webinar with chat*
includes 60 day replay

9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific)
10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland)

Live webinars allow you to hear faculty and see their presentation slides, and ask questions by chat. There is no video feed of the presenter(s). You will need a current web browser (Chrome (Chrome works best), Safari, Firefox), a wired (better than wireless) connection to the Internet of at least 2 Mbps. You can test your internet speed/bandwidth here. If you miss the live program, you can access the archive, at your convenience, for 60 days.

Who Should Attend
This seminar is suitable for all lawyers, and specifically those who use or are considering using private investigators as part of their practice.

About the Program
Private investigators can be a useful resource in a wide range of practice areas, especially in the early stages of building a case. In addition to locating items and people, private investigators can run background checks, search for income and assets, interview witnesses, conduct physical and electronic surveillance, and document and testify about the evidence they have collected. Their services can be invaluable in achieving an early resolution or strengthening the case for trial in employment investigations, criminal cases, family law matters, insurance claims, and commercial disputes. Retaining this assistance, however, means that lawyers assume important ethical and legal responsibilities for how the investigation is handled. This program with experienced labour and employment lawyers Michael Sherrard and Brian Wasyliw will address the legal and ethical issues that arise when lawyers retain private investigators and best practices to help investigators and instructing lawyers stay within the lines of permissible conduct and avoid potential pitfalls. By following some basic do’s and don’ts, lawyers can ensure they obtain high quality, admissible evidence that advances their case, without compromising their professional and ethical standards. Don’t miss this opportunity to get answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask!

Meet Your Presenters

Brian Wasyliw (Sherrard Kuzz LLP) is an experienced and accomplished employment and labour lawyer with a background in commercial litigation. Brian has extensive experience at all levels of court in Ontario and before administrative tribunals. He sits on the board of directors of the Council of Professional Investigators of Ontario, and the Yves Landry Foundation. Brian’s expertise includes the full range of employment and labour law with particular focus on employment contracts, wrongful and constructive dismissal, non-competition and non-solicitation, injunctive relief, grievance arbitration, employment and labour issues in corporate restructuring and transactions, and human rights and accommodation. Brian is published on a variety of labour and employment issues.

Michael Sherrard is Managing Partner of Sherrard Kuzz LLP in Toronto. Michael’s clients are national & international, public & private, and operate in a wide range of industries and sectors. Michael is recognized as one of Canada’s leading employment and labour lawyers by Chambers Global, Who’s Who Legal (Global Elite Thought Leader & Most Highly Regarded), Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Lexpert. He is former Chair of the National Labour and Employment Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association and also the Labour and Employment Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association. Michael is widely published and frequently asked to speak at national and international conferences.

Family Law Update by the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
2023-11-17 10:00 - 13:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar Overview
Join us for a family law update being presented in collaboration with the Canadian Bar Association – Newfoundland and Labrador branch. In the first segment of our seminar, Keri-Lynn Power will discuss the mandatory dispute resolution requirements under the Divorce Act as well as other considerations in family mediation and arbitration, including screening for domestic violence and selecting the right neutral. Keri-Lynn will then provide a caselaw update, reviewing recent decisions from all levels of court. Finally, Justice Michelle Coady will share the do’s, don’ts, best practices, clarifications, and practical tips for navigating the complexities of Family Court. Her valuable insights will provide attendees with a judicial viewpoint and a deeper understanding of the nuances involved in family law proceedings.
Seminar Presenters
Justice Michelle Coady
Born and raised in St. John’s, Justice Coady’s first formal education was in nursing. Initially, she attended St. Clare’s School of Nursing and graduated in 1992. While nursing part time, she furthered her education at the Memorial University of Newfoundland School of Nursing, where she received her Bachelor of Nursing in 1995.
Justice Coady became a student at Dalhousie in the fall of 1995 and was awarded her Bachelor of Laws in 1998. She completed articles at O’Dea, Earle Law Offices in St. John’s and following her call to the bar, remained at that firm as an associate where she enjoyed a rewarding general practice. In 2007, Justice Coady joined The Newfoundland and Labrador Legal Aid Commission as a staff solicitor.
During her time with the Commission, Justice Coady practiced primarily in the areas of family and criminal law. She was the first defense counsel in the Family Violence Intervention Court and recently completed three years as duty counsel at the Supreme Court Family Division in St. John’s. Most recently, Justice Coady held the position of Deputy Area Director with the St. John’s Office of the Legal Aid Commission.
Justice Coady was appointed to the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Family Division) in March 2019 and assumed the role of Senior Administrative Judge of the Supreme Court Family Division in March 2022.
Keri-Lynn Power
Born and raised in Churchill Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Keri-Lynn has a Bachelor of Law (with Honours) and Masters in International Commercial Law from the University of Kent in Canterbury, the National Accreditation Certificate from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, an Executive Certificate in Conflict Management from the University of Windsor Law School- Stitt Feld Handy Group, a Certificate in Mediation from the Harvard Mediation Institute at Harvard Law School, and a Certificate in Trauma Informed Advocacy from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
She is the current Chair of the Family Law Section for the Canadian Bar Association-Newfoundland and Labrador Branch and has served in the same for the past 7 years and is actively involved with the National Executive. She is the Chair of the Pharmaceutical External Audit Appeal Board, a Review Panel Member of the Medical Care Insurance Act, Disciplinary Panel Member for the College of Massage Therapists, external counsel for the Miawpukek Band, and spent 12 years as an adjudicator for the Human Rights Commission.
Keri-Lynn spent time clerking with the Department of Justice, has coached people on alternate dispute resolution courses, and has been in private practice since 2006 at Regular Power Clarke Lawyers where she enjoys a very diverse practice with a focus on family law, personal injury litigation, aboriginal law, and real estate. She was named as one of Canada’s Top Lawyers this past year in Real Estate.
Keri-Lynn has spent time presenting on various Family Law Matters across Canada to lawyers, the public and other stakeholders. In her spare time Keri-Lynn sits on the Law Society Honours and Awards Committee, the Bar and Bench Committee, Daybreak Parent Child Centre Board of Directors, volunteers with Lakecrest Independent School and has over two decades of service with Scouts Canada. Keri-Lynn and her husband Toby are also kept busy with their various business interests and being the parents of two young daughters.
Registration Fee:
$172.50.00 ($150.00 + HST)
Registration Fee for CBA Members:
$115.00 ($100.00 + HST)
HST # R108086463
* Registration includes sandwiches, snacks, and refreshments for in-person attendees.
CPD Credit: 3 hours
Register Here.

eDiscovery and Electronic Evidence 2023
2023-11-20 | Online
Manage the information—take control of the litigation! Via webinar only

Who should attend: Civil litigators, paralegals, and legal support staff who manage documentary discovery
Learning level: Intermediate
The digital age is fully upon us as technology continues to reshape and redefine the process of civil litigation.
With the rise of electronically stored information comes an array of issues relating to the management, search, and presentation of such digital information. In the pre-trial context, comes the issue of using computer software to assist with discovery in searching electronically stored data; this issue is particularly important where there is a very large database. In the trial preparation and trial conduct context, there are issues relating to establishing the fidelity and admissibility of evidence in an electronic format.
This comprehensive one-day program will quickly bring practitioners up to speed on current issues and best practices for effectively managing electronic evidence in the litigation process.
Course Chairs
Ann Halkett — Director, SOLVED eDiscovery, a division of Alexander Holburn, Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP, Vancouver
David Wotherspoon — Wotherspoon Law, Vancouver

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Deeper Dive into the Details of Persuasive Writing 2023
2023-11-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Clear, concise, persuasive legal writing
Please note: This course will not be added to Courses on Demand. Courses involving professional speakers and skills-based workshops generally do not get added to Courses on Demand.
Who should attend: Lawyers who know that fluff is for pillows, not legal documents—those who want to learn to distill their writing to its essence and become more persuasive in the process
Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate
Stuart Teicher, Esq. used to think that semicolons were stupid, editing was a waste, and letters were irrelevant. But oh, how he was wrong! These details of legal writing are actually critical elements in being persuasive. Join the “CLE Performer” as he takes a deeper dive into the details of persuasive writing that will make your writing go from good to great!
Hour 1: Semicolons are stupid and other legal writing myths: Stuart explains how small elements like punctuation and grammar are critical for lawyers to take their writing to the next level…and he does so in a (surprisingly?) engaging way.
Hour 2: Building the structure and fine-tuning the finish: Every generation of lawyers is taught a different legal writing acronym that teaches the proper structure for legal writing. Now learn the acronym to end all acronyms—CIREAC. Also, Stuart explains how the finishing touches are the most important touches, and he reveals his process for editing your documents.
Hour 3: Killer correspondence! One of the sharpest tools in the lawyer’s arsenal is a surprisingly common item: the letter. Whether it’s a demand letter, a note sent during negotiations, or a client communication, your success could be dependent on a piece of correspondence. In this hour, Stuart explains how to write them with the proper persuasive edge.
After taking this workshop, you will be able to:

use plain English and proper grammar to create documents that are clear, concise, and direct
understand the proper structure of a persuasive writing
ensure success with a structured editing process

You may also be interested in Breaking Out of the Form: Smart Direction for Better Drafting on Friday, November 24, 2023.
Course Instructor
Stuart Teicher, Esq. — Teicher Professional Growth, LLC, East Brunswick, New Jersey

Administrative Law Conference 2023
2023-11-23 | Online
Featuring the Honourable Mr. Justice Malcolm Rowe, Supreme Court of Canada

Thursday, November 23, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Vancouver Location TBA
or attend via webinar
Who should attend: Those who appear before, advise, or sit as a member of an administrative tribunal and/or those who appear as counsel in court in applications for judicial review and appeals from administrative tribunals
Learning level: Intermediate/Advanced
It can be difficult to stay on top of all the changes happening in administrative law. This annual conference is your efficient solution to learning about recent decisions, legislative updates, and current trends in this complex practice area.
Hear from a distinguished faculty of judges, academics, and leading lawyers who have researched, analyzed, and curated key developments over the past year to share with you. You will leave this conference up to date and equipped with new practice tips for your administrative law files.
This year, we are honoured to have the Honourable Mr. Justice Malcolm Rowe speaking at the conference.
Join us and review a year’s worth of administrative law developments in a day!
After taking this program, you will:

understand and be able to apply the latest court decisions and legislative updates to your practice
be aware of changes needed by tribunals to implement UNDRIP
learn about litigating in parallel universes
gain an understanding of judicial review where a limited appeal exists

Law 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).
Course Chairs
Alison M. Latimer, KC — Barrister & Solicitor, Vancouver
Elena F. Miller — BC Labour Relations Board, Vancouver
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AI and Ethics in Litigation and Dispute Resolution
2023-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Overview of AI in litigation and dispute resolution, including its benefits and limitations
Ethical considerations in using AI in litigation and dispute resolution, such as maintaining lawyer-client privilege, ensuring transparency, and avoiding biased outcomes
Case studies highlighting ethical dilemmas in AI and litigation, such as the use of predictive analytics in sentencing decisions

Practical examples:

Use of AI tools such as predictive coding in e-discovery and legal analytics in case assessment
Addressing concerns related to maintaining lawyer-client privilege while using AI tools in litigation and dispute resolution
Examining the potential for bias in AI systems used for predictive analytics in sentencing decisions

Time: 8am EDT / 9am ADT /12pm GMT /1pm WAT / 2pm CAT / 8pm HKT & MYT
Date: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Speakers:
Shikin Datu Gulam
Hin Han Shum
Moderators:
Malcolm Mercer
Register here
The series comprises an additional 4 episodes exploring the role of AI cross practice as follows:

Episode 3 January 2024 : AI and Ethics in Contract Review and Due Diligence
Episode 4 February 2024 : AI and Ethics in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Episode 5 March 2024 : AI and Ethics in Intellectual Property
Episode 6 April 2024 : AI and Ethics in Access to Justice

Organiser

The Commonwealth Lawyers Association.

Aboriginal Law Conference 2023: Self-determination and Self-governance
2023-11-24 | Online
Your essential yearly update
Friday, November 24, 2023
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel, 1133 West Hasting Street, Vancouver
or attend via webinar
Who should attend: Lawyers practicing in the area of Aboriginal law, in private practice, industry, and government; others who focus on Aboriginal law issues will also benefit, including Indigenous organizations, in-house counsel, and law students
Learning level: All levels
This year we will bring together leading Aboriginal law practitioners to speak on the theme of self-determination and self-governance. We will explore the legal and practical implications of current developments affecting Indigenous Peoples, governments, and industry.
We are pleased to have with us the Honourable Senator Michèle Audette, who will be joined by Darius Bossé, to speak on Strengthening the Indigenous Languages Act.
Other topics will include Indigenous Water Rights and Protected and Conserved Areas, Indigenous and Settler Governments and Legal Systems, Community Lawmaking and Indigenous Children and Families, and an exploration of the rise of “Métis Denialism.”
Course Chairs
Rosanne M. Kyle, KC — Mandell Pinder LLP, Vancouver
Stephen Mussell — Mandell Pinder LLP, oskana ka-asastēki (Regina) & Vancouver
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Breaking Out of the Form: Smart Direction for Better Drafting 2023
2023-11-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Please note: This course will not be added to Courses on Demand. Courses involving professional speakers and skills-based workshops generally do not get added to Courses on Demand.
Who should attend: Lawyers who want to be deal makers, not deal breakers—those who want to learn how to create agreements that are an effortless reading experience while still reflecting the critical terms of a deal
Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate
It’s time to write contracts differently! Stuart Teicher, Esq. (the “CLE Performer”) uses his unique style to explain why lawyers need to break free from the restrictions of the past—those dreaded forms. Whether it’s rewriting the form or drafting from scratch, Stuart teaches us how to make our contract drafting better by focusing on the essence of transactional drafting, the details of proper contract structure, and the key details in our writing.

Making the deal—a reminder about how the client thinks, what they care about, and how to translate that into an agreement

Why contract structure is critical

the importance of content grouping
when formatting matters
eliminating obstacles…like block paragraphs

Drafting contingencies that work and the role of definitions

Drafting clearly and without ambiguity

deconstructing complex clauses
incorporating plain language without reducing enforceability
reworking boilerplate provisions

Getting down to the details

when to use shall, must, and will
grammar rules you should ignore in contract drafting
a few words on proper punctuation
unique contract styles and when they might be valuable

Some practical tips for a smoother transaction

Here’s what past registrants had to say:
“Outstanding. Tricked me into thinking I was being entertained, instead of learning drafting/writing skills. Funny!”
“Stuart knows how to keep the audience engaged! The three hours were illuminating, enlightening, and informative!”
You may also be interested in A Deeper Dive into the Details of Persuasive Writing on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Course Instructor
Stuart Teicher, Esq. — Teicher Professional Growth, LLC, East Brunswick, New Jersey

Online Information Session - Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF)
2023-11-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
On November 27th, join the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) for a one-hour webinar to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
During this event, you will learn:

Who is eligible for the AICLF
What costs the AICLF can cover
The kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for
How the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada
Why the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own

During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF.
Registration and attendance details:

Register for the event at this link
The registration deadline is 5 pm Thursday, November 23
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca

Commercial Litigation 2023
2023-11-28 | Online
Master the essentials of current commercial litigation practice!
Who should attend: Civil litigators, corporate-commercial solicitors, in-house counsel
Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate
This comprehensive program is for general civil litigators who seek a review of the key procedural and substantive matters shaping the conduct of commercial litigation.
As with previous editions of this program, this year’s course will blend core topic areas, current legal issues, and advocacy skills to create a wide-ranging yet practical program. This session will focus on litigation strategy and its relation to the management of the issues pertaining to the various phases of a commercial file.
This course will make counsel more effective in serving clients in this important niche of litigation practice.
Course Chairs
Brent Olthuis, KC — Olthuis van Ert, Vancouver
Taylor-Marie Young — Rush Ihas Hardwick LLP, Kelowna
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Public Safety Canada Webinar Series: Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation
2023-11-28 13:30 - 15:30 | Online
Register for the Public Safety Canada Webinar Series: Combatting Online Child Sexual Exploitation.
Webinar 1: Public Safety Canada Webinar on Emerging Technological Trends: The Impacts of Generative AI and Deepfakes on Online Child Sexual Exploitation, November 28th, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm EST.
To Register
Please click on the link below. You will then receive a confirmation email with login details.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkfuCppzouH9R6FM76mwX0Wp-xHBgcqH9f
If you have registered but have not received the Zoom link, please check your email inbox for the confirmation email from Public Safety Canada – Sécurité publique Canada or contact tinsae.woldetensae@hillandknowlton.com.
For any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to email our team at onlinecseeseenligne@ps-sp.gc.ca.

Pozner on Cross: Advanced Techniques Using the Chapter Method
2023-11-30 | Online
Please note: This course will not be added to Courses on Demand. Courses involving professional speakers and skills-based workshops generally do not get added to Courses on Demand.

Who should attend: All lawyers who want to take their cross-examination skills to the next level by learning from a master of cross-examination!

Learning level: Intermediate
Mastering the science of cross-examination is essential for the skilled litigator.
Veteran trial attorney and author Larry Pozner teaches the key elements of effective cross: how to factually dominate the trial with substance, train witnesses, shape jurors’ perceptions, put facts in the best context, derail opposition, and ultimately win cases.
You will learn to focus on the power of leading questions, how to control witnesses one fact at a time, and goal-oriented questioning sequences that block escape.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6.5 hours (this course does not contain professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Instructor
Larry Pozner — Reilly Pozner LLP, Denver, CO

Privacy and Access at a Turning Point: Looking forward to 2026 by the International Association of Privacy Professionals
2023-11-30 12:30 - 14:00 | Online
Please join the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) St. John’s Chapter in welcoming Michael Harvey who will present Privacy and Access at a Turning Point: Looking forward to 2026. This virtual session is scheduled for Thursday, November 30, 2023, 12:30-2:00 pm NL time. This session is open to all and is FREE of charge – you do not even need to be an IAPP member.
Please register using the link provided.
Speaker
Michael Harvey, Information and Privacy Commissioner, Newfoundland and Labrador
Topic
Privacy and Access at a Turning Point: Looking forward to 2026.
What better way to end the year than to reflect on recent issues while looking forward to what privacy professionals can expect in the new year and beyond? Please join the IAPP St. John’s KnowledgeNet Chapter in welcoming Newfoundland and Labrador’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, who will provide updates on the work of his office at home and abroad including meetings with the Federal Provincial and Territorial information and privacy commissioners, the Global Privacy Assembly and the United Nations panel on digital health innovation.

Evidence Law Refresher: 5-Part CPD Seminar Series by the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
2023-11-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
Seminar Overview
Join Professor Robert J. Currie, K.C. for a wide-ranging Continuing Professional Development Seminar Series comprised of five informative sessions that will refresh and deepen your understanding of the fundamental principles, pitfalls, and practical aspects of evidence law.
Members may register for all five seminars at a discounted rate. Alternatively, members may register for individual sessions by following the links in the descriptions below. The first four seminars will be delivered online only, while the final seminar will have an in-person attendance option. Members should be aware that they will have access to recordings of the lectures if they are unable to participate at the noted date(s)/time(s).
Register for all 5 Sessions
Session 1: Back to Basics: Purposes, Sources & Fundamental Concepts of Canadian Evidence Law – November 30, 2023
Session 2: Shortcuts to Proof: How to Avoid Leading Evidence (or Lead Less of It) – January 18, 2024
Session 3: Opinion Evidence: Admissibility, Pitfalls – February 20, 2024
Session 4: Famous and Frustrating: The Law of Hearsay – March 19, 2024
Session 5: Documents, Electronic Documents, and Affidavits – April 16, 2024
Session 1 : Back to Basics: Purposes, Sources & Fundamental Concepts of Canadian Evidence Law
Thursday November 30, 2023, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

In this foundational session, we will embark on a journey through the bedrock of Evidence Law, exploring essential sources and core concepts. After a review of relevance, materiality, and the distinction between direct and circumstantial evidence, we will delve into the Supreme Court’s “Principled Approach,” with attention to how evidence rules differ in civil and criminal cases. The burdens and standards of proof will also be examined, laying a strong groundwork for the subsequent sessions.
Register for Session 1
Session 2: Shortcuts to Proof: How to Avoid Leading Evidence (or Lead Less of It)
Thursday, January 18, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Session 2 will equip you with the tools to streamline and reduce the amount of evidence that you are required to lead in trials and hearings. We’ll dive into the world of presumptions and the strategic use of formal admissions, agreed statements of fact, and in-trial agreements. Furthermore, we’ll unravel the intricacies of judicial notice, enabling you to navigate this valuable shortcut to proof.
Register for Session 2
Session 3: Opinion Evidence: Admissibility, Pitfalls
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Opinion evidence can be a tricky terrain to navigate, but in Session 3, we will demystify it for you. Starting with the common law bar on witnesses giving opinions, we will examine the expert opinion exception. You’ll gain insights into the qualification of experts, the White Burgess test for admissibility, and how the law deals with expert bias. We’ll also shed light on the lay opinion exception, looking at traditional categories and the “principled” lay opinion exception, as well as the troublesome line between lay and expert opinion.
Register for Session 3
Session 4: Famous and Frustrating: The Law of Hearsay
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Session 4 is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of hearsay evidence and the rules that govern its admissibility. We’ll begin by defining and identifying hearsay, followed by an examination of the Supreme Court’s “principled approach” to hearsay, emphasizing the crucial factors of necessity and reliability. As we explore hearsay exceptions (including the “principled exception”), you’ll gain a firm grasp of how this intricate web of rules operates. We’ll also compare and contrast the treatment of hearsay evidence in criminal and civil contexts.
Register for Session 4
Session 5: Documents, Electronic Documents, and Affidavits
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
In the final session, we’ll tackle the multifaceted world of documents, electronic records, and affidavits. We will carefully unpack the distinctions between authentication, the “original document” rule and admissibility. Our exploration will extend to the challenges of authenticating electronic documents and data, such as social media content, under the Canada Evidence Act and the NL Evidence Act. We’ll also delve into the practical but nuanced art of affidavit-writing, highlighting examples of both effective and flawed affidavits, highlighting best practices and pitfalls to avoid.
Register for Session 5
Seminar Presenter
Robert J. Currie, K.C.
Robert J. Currie, K.C. is Distinguished Research Professor at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, where his teaching areas include: evidence; Canadian, international & cross-border criminal law; civil procedure; international law; and advocacy. He is a member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society and has appeared as counsel at all levels of court in Nova Scotia, as well as the Federal Court. An award-winning teacher, Professor Currie is a frequent contributor to CPD and judicial education seminars, and his scholarly work has been cited at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. His most recent book is the edited collection Transnational and Cross-Border Criminal Law: Canadian Perspectives (Irwin, 2023).
Registration Fee
Option 1: $172.50 ($150.00 + HST) per seminar
Option 2: $560.00 ($500.00 + HST) for all five seminars (recordings can be made available)
HST # R108086463
CPD Credit
3 hours per seminar (15 hours total)

Adobe Acrobat Pro for Lawyers
2023-11-30 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Live webinar with chat*
includes 60 day replay

9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific)
10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland)
*This program features real-time audio of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A. SK attendees please verify whether you align with Central (MB) or Mountain (AB) time based on season and location.

Live webinars allow you to hear faculty and see their presentation slides, and ask questions by chat. There is no video feed of the presenter(s). You will need a current web browser (Chrome (Chrome works best), Safari, Firefox), a wired (better than wireless) connection to the Internet of at least 2 Mbps. You can test your internet speed/bandwidth here. If you miss the live program, you can access the archive, at your convenience, for 60 days.

Who Should Attend
This introductory level presentation is designed for lawyers new to PDFs or who have a basic familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro and want to learn more.

About the Program
Portable Document Format (PDF) has become the standard for publishing, sharing, storing, and filing documents electronically. For legal professionals, the preferred PDF application is Adobe Acrobat Pro. Every lawyer needs to understand the basic features of this technology and how to use it. Join experienced technology trainer Craig Brody as he shares a high-level overview of some of the important ways Adobe Acrobat can save you time and make document sharing easier and safer. You will learn how to create and edit PDFs, combine files, redact text, sign and secure documents, and run other important commands. Topics include:

converting Microsoft Word documents to PDF
the importance of redaction and how to do it
how to alter a PDF
using electronic signatures
protecting files via password encryption

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how Adobe Acrobat Pro can help reduce your dependence on paper and improve your organization and efficiency. Materials will include valuable shortcuts and timesaving tips.

Meet Your Presenter

Craig Brody is a technology trainer with more than 25 years experience teaching thousands of lawyers and other professionals how to effectively use Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and other software programs to improve work productivity and efficiency. He is a frequent presenter for American bar associations and leads training workshops at The Wharton Business School and the University of Pennsylvania and UCLA Law Schools. In addition, he publishes his own training materials and provides software consulting and programming services to law firms and other organizations.

OLA Copyright Symposium 2023: Tackling Today's Copyright Issues
2023-12-07 13:00 - 2023-12-08 17:00 | Online
Event Overview

Drawing from trending topics in copyright, this year’s virtual two-day symposium will highlight some of the most critical concerns in the field: artificial intelligence and contract override.
The event kicks off with discussions of breaking details in the ongoing clash of AI with academic integrity, fairness, and the limits of authorship. The following day, we will pivot to focus on developments in protecting user rights, secondary publishing rights, and Canadian positioning in the arena of contract override.
Take advantage of this enriching opportunity to examine the dynamic influences on the practical and legal aspects of copyright law!
Dates: December 7 & 8, 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm ET each day
Format: Online
Registration (per person):
OLA members: $125
Non-Members: $225
*To register a group of 5+ please contact education@accessola.com.
Code of Conduct:
OLA’s Code of Conduct policy applies to all event attendees, sponsors and speakers. Please review the document at this link.

Liquor Liability: Commercial, Individual & Employer Hosts
2023-12-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Live webinar with chat*
includes 60 day replay

9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific)
10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland)
*This program features real-time audio of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A. SK attendees please verify whether you align with Central (MB) or Mountain (AB) time based on season and location.

Who Should Attend
This program will benefit all lawyers but especially personal injury litigators, corporate counsel, and lawyers who advise businesses, not-for-profit and other organizations.

About the Program
Alcohol opens the door to a wide range of legal liability issues. From bars whose primary business is serving alcohol to private clubs and event venues that obtain special occasion alcohol permits, high exposure for liquor liability is the cost of commercial enterprise. But what about the neighbour hosting a holiday get-together or an employer’s work party? Does the law hold social hosts to the same standard of responsibility as it does with commercial hosts? What circumstances increase or reduce liability? This program is designed to educate lawyers about the fundamentals of liquor liability law in Canada. Experienced personal injury lawyers Kate Kozowyk and Jennifer Therrien will use relevant cases to discuss the broad range of circumstances under which liquor liability can arise, and steps all hosts can take to protect themselves, their guests and third parties. You will learn:

The difference between commercial & social hosts
Forms of liquor liability
How courts define “duty of care”
How social hosts can increase risk
Tips for managing liquor liability risk

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn essential information you can use to help your clients recognize and avoid liquor liability risk, while continuing to host successful events.

Meet Your Presenters

Kate Kozowyk is a Partner with SVR Lawyers in Calgary. Kate’s practice focuses on professional negligence, condominium law and personal injury matters, including social and commercial host liability. She has appeared at all levels of court in Alberta. Kate acts for individuals, boards of directors, property managers and developers with respect to various condominium matters including insurance claims, bylaw creation and interpretation, bylaw enforcement and condominium disputes. Kate regularly addresses legal and other audiences on insurance and litigation-related topics.

Jennifer Therrien is a member of Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office. Her practice focuses on insurance defence, commercial litigation and personal injury. Jennifer represents a range of casualty and property carriers in diverse coverage, defence, and subrogated matters with a focus on claims arising out of bodily injury, property damage, product liability, errors and omissions, and professional liability. An experienced advocate, Jennifer represents clients in both English and French before numerous tribunals and courts. She speaks to lawyers and insurance professionals on insurance-related topics.

Mediating High Conflict Disputes by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2023-12-12 | Online
via webinar only

Limited enrolment. Register early to avoid disappointment!
Please note: This course will not be added to Courses on Demand. Courses involving professional speakers and skills-based workshops generally do not get added to Courses on Demand.
Who should attend: All mediators and those acting as counsel in mediations
Learning level: Intermediate
Have your best mediation skills failed with some clients? And then felt that despite your best efforts, some mediations are impossible?
It’s likely that you may have been mediating with one or more parties with a high conflict personality, making it a high conflict dispute.
High conflict disputes are different. They often involve one or more individuals with a pattern of high conflict behaviour, characterized by all-or-nothing thinking, unmanaged emotions, extreme behaviour, and preoccupation with blaming others.
In this one-day workshop, instructor Michael Lomax will provide a new approach to mediating such disputes: New Ways for Mediation. This approach includes several paradigm shifts from ordinary mediation by not relying on insight, expression of emotions, or discussions of the past.
Instead, this method focuses on teaching clients four simple skills to use within a simple structure that keeps them focused on problem-solving solutions and away from venting, reworking the past, extreme demands, rigid positions, and other self-defeating behaviours.
The skills for mediators are also simple and less stressful, so that they serve primarily as a guide and source of information throughout the process. Some or all of the tips and tools of this method can be used with any mediation.
After this training, you will:

have the necessary skills for handling high conflict mediations
experience increased confidence as you settle into the specific structure of this method
let go of feeling responsible for the outcome

Prerequisite: It is recommended that you have already taken some introductory training in Dealing with High Conflict Personalities with Michael Lomax or the High Conflict Institute.
Mediate BC Roster mediators will receive 20% off the full regular course registration fee. Please contact Customer Service to register.
This course counts for 6.0 Family DR CPD hours.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6.5 hours (including a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Instructors
Megan Hunter, MBA — High Conflict Institute, Scottsdale, AZ
Michael J. Lomax, JD — Michael Lomax CDR Inc., Victoria

Pricing
EARLY BIRD
Register by Nov. 14/23
Regular Price
After Nov. 14/23

Webinar
$535
$611

Webinar Articled Student
$305.50
$305.50

Are you an Indigenous lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal or community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members. (*discount applies to Regular prices, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.
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Registration includes an electronic copy of Mediating High Conflict Disputes by Bill Eddy and Michael J. Lomax.

CLEBC Program Coordinator
Mary Kingston
mkingston@cle.bc.ca

Costs and Legal Fees 2023/24: Part 1
2023-12-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Learn how to keep your costs under control!
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
9:00 am – 11:50 am
via webinar only
Who should attend: All litigation counsel and additionally, paralegal and senior support staff who have conduct of costs aspects of files
Learning level: All levels
There is no aspect of the litigation process that is not affected by costs. As litigation counsel, you must be able to manage all cost aspects of your files, as between you and your client and also as between your client and the opposing side, from the opening retainer to the final bill of costs.
This comprehensive 5.5 hour program will be offered on two separate days and is designed to give counsel at all levels a strong working knowledge of the principles and practice that govern the law of costs. Part 1 (2.5 hours) will focus on Costs as Between Lawyer and Client. Part 2 (3.0 hours) (date TBD) will focus on Costs as Between Parties.
This comprehensive two-part program will cover the core areas and current issues and developments in this critical facet of litigation practice.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 2.5 hours (this course will contain a minimum of .5 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chair
Greg Palm — Hamilton Duncan Law Corporation, Surrey

Free Webinar - Title Insurance Coverage: Known vs. Unknown Defects and How to Make a Claim
2023-12-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Seminar Overview
We all know that title insurance can assist us in closing real estate transactions and help to protect property owners against known defects. But what about unknown defects? And when and how can a property owner make a claim? Cameron McInnes, Regional Director for Atlantic Canada from Chicago Title Insurance Company, will answer those questions and provide you with the knowledge and tools to provide your clients with a better understanding of the benefits of title insurance and how they can make a claim.
Cameron McInnes – Chicago Title
A seasoned sales professional, Cameron has over 19 years of experience in the title insurance industry. Previous to the title insurance industry, he was a lender with the Bank of Montreal in Halifax and an Assistant Branch Manager with The National Bank in New Brunswick.
In 2010, Cameron started with Chicago Title, where he has been instrumental in building relationships in Atlantic Canada with lawyers, paralegals, and their firms. A great listener, he has the ability to connect with people on a professional and personal level. He is passionate about assisting law firms to close their real estate transactions and build their business. Product knowledge, customer service, and making each client feel that they are his only client has been the key to building a successful market. Through education and training programs on title insurance and real estate, he is always there to help support his client’s growth.
Originally from a small town in New Brunswick, Cameron now lives in Bedford, Nova Scotia, with his wife and two boys. He volunteers his time as a coach with Bedford Minor Hockey and, in 2023, joined the Board of Directors with Urban Development Institute in Halifax.
Registration Fee: No Fee
To register for this seminar, please click the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k9IkhH4nQFu8G38O8YFRcA
CPD Credit: 1 hour

Fundamentals of Mediation by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2023-12-13 - 2023-12-14 | Online
Add to your lawyer skills!

Please note: This course will not be added to Courses on Demand. Courses involving professional speakers and skills-based workshops generally do not get added to Courses on Demand.
Who should attend: Anyone wishing to extend their practice to include dispute resolution; the course will also be of interest to lawyers who attend mediation as counsel.
Learning level: Fundamental
Are you planning to become a mediator, or to add valuable skills to your existing litigation toolkit? Dispute resolution skills will enhance your value to your clients.
This two-day course provides you with the entry-level training for general civil mediation. You will become familiar with the basics of mediation in a coached, practical setting.
The course is a permitted prerequisite for the CLEBC course Mediation Skills Level 2 and has been approved as mediation training requirements for Mediate BC.
After taking this course, you will:

have a negotiation model to apply to your mediation work as either counsel or as a mediator
be able to use a step-by-step process framework for proceeding through the stages of mediation
feel confident using macro and micro skills to act as an effective counsel/mediator
have the tools to manage the mediation process, including how and when to caucus, working through impasse, and helping the parties to reach resolution

Please note: This course is offered remotely through a Zoom platform. A device equipped with a camera and microphone will be required to participate.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 16 hours (a minimum of 2 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management).
This course also counts towards the Family Law ADR Qualification Hours.
Course Chairs
Mark L. Tweedy, C. Med., C. Arb. — Mark Tweedy Mediation + Arbitration, Vancouver
Renee Collins, RRM — Quantum Mediation, Vancouver

Affidavit Secrets by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2023-12-18 08:00 - 17:00
Uncommon knowledge about effectively managing the most common form of evidence!

Vancouver Location TBA
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Who should attend: Junior and intermediate litigators, paralegals, and legal support staff
Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate
Affidavits are the most important and common form of evidence that a litigator will ever encounter or use. In this intensive half-day program, expert litigators will take registrants through how not to draft an affidavit; how to dissect an affidavit from the other side; how to tell your client’s story as governed by law, practice, ethics, and the rules of evidence; and how to avoid common mistakes.
While one often learns best by making mistakes, here you can avoid embarrassment and potentially an award of costs. Let experienced counsel and an experienced Justice of the Supreme Court of BC take you through prime examples of improper affidavits, teaching you, in the process, exactly what not to do.
Do not miss this unique opportunity to learn how to master this essential skill set under the guidance of experienced counsel and Members of the Supreme Court of BC.
Learning Objectives

learn the essentials of good affidavit drafting
learn to avoid common and not-so-common pitfalls found in affidavit drafting
learn about best practices for handling affidavit evidence
test your knowledge of affidavit practice with problems taken from the real world
learn about ethics and professionalism and their relation to affidavit evidence

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 3 hours (this course will contain a minimum of .5 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management).
Course Chairs
Andrew P. Morrison — Shields Harney, Vancouver
John Douglas Shields — Shields Harney, Vancouver

Pricing
EARLY BIRD
Register by Jan. 8/24
Regular Price
After Jan. 8/24

In-person*
$247
$282

In-person Articled Student*
$141
$141

Webinar
$247
$282

Webinar Articled Student
$141
$141

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Cornhole Tournament - Canadian Bar Association - Newfoundland and Labrador
2024-01-04 08:00 - 17:00
Are you ready to connect with fellow lawyers in a fun setting? Join us for an evening of networking, camaraderie, and a little bit of competitiveness at the Remax Center for a Lawyers only Cornhole Tournament! No experience required and you don’t need a partner, we’ll take care of that for you.
Save the Date: January 18th Venue: Remax Center, 135 Mayor Ave Exclusive for Lawyers $10 for CBA Members | $15 for Non-Members Complimentary Drink with Registration Event kicks off at 6 PM
RSVP or get more details by emailing Robyn at cba-nl@cba.org.
Secure your spot, unlock some new networking opportunities, and let’s make this event a highlight on your calendar!

Annual Human Rights Law Update: The latest cases and legislative developments by the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
2024-01-11 12:30 - 14:00 | Online
In this webinar, experts will examine recent noteworthy developments in workplace human rights law. Panelists will address questions including:

What is the test for establishing discrimination on the basis of family status? Has recent caselaw resolved provincial differences regarding this test?
How have arbitrators and adjudicators approached the issue of religious accommodation in recent cases? What evidence has been required to establish the need for such accommodations?
What lessons can parties draw from recent cases addressing discrimination related to physical or mental health, specifically in the context of employers requesting independent medical examinations or inquiring about employee health?
When will hiring policies or practices be found to be discriminatory? Is it permissible to inquire about an employee’s health or citizenship?
What noteworthy trends are evident in recent damage awards relating to race-based discrimination and/or poisoned work environments?
What policy changes should workplaces make in light of recent legislative updates addressing disability benefits, sick leave, and privacy and surveillance? What are the implications for workplaces of Canada’s ratification of the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 and recent federal legislation dealing with forced labour?
Which provinces have proposed or passed pay transparency legislation? What steps should employers and unions take to prepare for or comply with these laws?

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) Webinar by the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)
2024-01-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
On January 15, join the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) for a one-hour webinar at 2 p.m. to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
During this event, you will learn:

Who is eligible for the AICLF
What costs the AICLF can cover
The kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for
How the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada
Why the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own

During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF.
Registration and attendance details:

Register for the event at this link
The registration deadline is 5 p.m., January 13
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

For more information, please contact:
Ken Partridge
kpartridge@isans.ca
Platform: Microsoft Teams
