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Enhancing Trial Processes: The Role of Amicus Curiae and Case Management

3rd Floor, Law Society Building 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada

Social Reception to Follow Seminar Overview This seminar explores two critical tools for managing complex legal proceedings in the post-Jordan era: the role of amicus curiae and the case management process in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador. John Brooks, a senior lawyer with extensive experience as amicus curiae in high-profile cases, will discuss...

From Advocate to Adjudicator – Putting it in Neutral

3rd Floor, Law Society Building 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada

Seminar Overview            This seminar will provide insights into becoming and being a neutral decision maker from an administrative law perspective. There is no single road map for lawyers who want to become a neutral decision-maker or an independent adjudicator. Being a neutral is an uncertain and unfamiliar role for many lawyers....

Employment Law: How to Not Get Tricked by Kyle and Chris

3rd Floor, Law Society Building 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada

Social to Follow Seminar Overview       Join Chris King, K.C. and Kyle Rees for an issue-spotting primer on common employment law missteps from both sides of the termination table. This session will cover issues for employer-side counsel, like how to properly prepare a termination letter, how to decide if conduct warrants termination for just...