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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Overview of Amendments to the Family Violence Protection Act
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview:          \nThis seminar will discuss the recent amendments to the provincial Family Violence Protection Act\, passed in 2024\, which expanded the eligibility of Emergency Protection Order (EPO) applicants in the province. In addition\, the seminar presenters will discuss the advocacy that led to this legislative change\, including the issues and concerns that were presented by stakeholders\, including the Office of the Seniors’ Advocate\, the NL Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse\, the RNC and RCMP\, and others. \nSeminar Presenters:  \nMichael Noseworthy\, Assistant Deputy Minister\, Department of Justice and Public Safety \nMicheal Noseworthy is a lawyer and Assistant Deputy Minister with the Department of Justice and Public Safety in the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. He was first called to the Bar in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2009\, after earning his undergraduate degree in Political Science\, and law degree from Dalhousie University. Micheal worked in private practice in St. John’s and also spent time working in Labrador\, before moving to Whitehorse\, Yukon\, where he worked in various senior leadership roles in the Government of Yukon focused on regulation and public protection\, and was awarded the Premier’s Award of Excellence for his work towards the development of Yukon’s first ever Housing Action Plan. In 2016\, Micheal moved to British Columbia to lead a newly created standalone government agency responsible for regulation of the real estate industry\, and was responsible for building the office and a team to restore public trust in the regulatory system and enhance public protection. He then served as the Senior Vice President of Compliance and Market Conduct at the British Columbia Financial Services Authority after working as part of the team to create a single financial services regulator for BC. He is a former member of the boards of directors of the Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada\, the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities of Canada\, and currently sits on the Executive of the Canadian Bar Association’s Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance Section. He has appeared before and provided expert testimony to various commissions and panels\, and has appeared before all levels of court in Newfoundland and Labrador. Micheal also holds a Certificate in French as a Second Language from the Université du Québec à Montréal\, and a Certificate in Inclusion from the University of Toronto Rotman School of Business. \nKevin O’Shea\, Executive Director\, Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador \nKevin O’Shea is the Executive Director of the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PLIAN)\, a role he has been in since 2014. He is proud to lead a team of dedicated and caring professionals who provide legal education and information services to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador with the goal of increasing access to justice. \nOriginally from St. John’s\, NL\, Kevin completed his law degree at the University of Ottawa in 2009 and his Master of Laws at the University of Turin in 2013\, with a focus on International Crime and Justice. He was called to the bar as a Member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2011 after articling with the Crown Attorney’s Office in St. John’s. \nKevin was appointed as a Commissioner of the Law Commission of Canada in 2024. He also currently serves as the Chair of the Access to Justice Steering Committee for Newfoundland and Labrador. Previously\, Kevin as President of the Public Legal Education Association of Canada and as Chair of the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Kevin also has prior experience working in the fields of education and human rights advocacy in the United States\, Cambodia\, and Tanzania. \nSusan Walsh\, Seniors’ Advocate Newfoundland and Labrador\n\nSusan began her career as a front-line Social Worker at the Waterford Hospital in 1991. It didn’t take long for her to realize that to really help people she needed to have an impact at the decision making level. She obtained a Master of Social Work degree\, specializing in policy\, from the University of Toronto and spent 31 years in progressive leadership positions within the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government departments of Health and Community Services\, Regional Health Authority\, Municipal Affairs\, Labour Relations Agency\, Workplace NL\, Labour Relations Agency\, Cabinet Secretariat and Executive Council. Susan served on various provincial and national boards\, including the National Deputy Ministers Responsible for Seniors and Deputy Ministers responsible for Social Services.  Her most recent role\, prior to her appointment as the Seniors’ Advocate in June of 2022\, was Deputy Minister of the Department of Children\, Seniors and Social Development. \nPLEASE NOTE:  THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY.  TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR\, PLEASE CLICK HERE. \nCPD Credit: 1 hour
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/free-webinar-overview-of-amendments-to-the-family-violence-protection-act/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
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SUMMARY:Preventive Justice: The Quest for Certainty in Predicting Future Harm
DESCRIPTION:Chief Justice Sir Francis Forbes Annual Law Lecture\nLocation: Inco Innovation Centre Lecture Theatre 2001 \nFree Parking in Adjacent Lot 17\nMemorial University Campus \n \nThe term “preventive justice” was first used in the 18th century and linked to laws aimed at preventing future crime. In many jurisdictions based on the common law\, the past few decades have seen preventive justice schemes reinvigorated in association with a focus on risk assessment tools aimed at predicting the risk of future harmful behaviour. Recently\, predictive machine learning algorithms have been used to inform judicial decision-making\, including sentencing. Using case studies\, this lecture will explore some of the legal and ethical issues raised by preventive justice schemes and will consider whether the quest for certainty in predicting future harm is any closer to being fulfilled. \nBrought to you by Memorial University\, the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador\, and the Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. \nFeaturing guest speaker: \nDr. Bernadette McSherry\nEmeritus Professor of Law\nUniversity of Melbourne \nThis is a unique opportunity to engage with a leading expert in the field of preventive justice and to discuss the evolving role of law and technology in shaping our legal landscape. Don’t miss out on the chance to deepen your understanding of these critical issues and connect with professionals in the legal community. \nView the event poster here. \nDr. Bernadette McSherry to Deliver 2025 Chief Justice Forbes Lecture
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/preventive-justice-the-quest-for-certainty-in-predicting-future-harm/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society,SS Daisy Legal History Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250508T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20250407T163826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T163841Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice: Ethics\, Innovation\, and Regulation
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview \nArtificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the practice of law – introducing new tools\, reshaping workflows\, and raising complex ethical and regulatory questions. This seminar will explore the implications of AI for legal professionals\, with a particular focus on ethical duties\, regulatory considerations\, and how AI is being implemented in legal practice in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada. \nParticipants will gain a clearer understanding of what AI is and how it is being used in legal settings today\, including tools such as predictive analytics\, document review platforms\, and generative language models. The session will examine how these technologies intersect with lawyers’ professional obligations – particularly competence\, confidentiality\, and candour – and will consider how legal regulators might respond to ensure public protection and uphold professional standards. \nIn addition to legal practice\, the seminar will also touch on the growing use of AI in courts and tribunals\, highlighting broader trends and innovations within the justice system. The session will include practical examples from local practice and reflections on international developments\, offering a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities AI presents. \nThis session is ideal for legal professionals seeking to better understand the evolving role of AI in legal services and regulation\, both in theory and on the ground. \nSeminar Presenters \nProfessor Amy Salyzyn\, University of Ottawa \nAmy Salyzyn is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law\, University of Ottawa. Professor Salyzyn has written extensively in the area of legal ethics\, lawyer regulation\, technology in legal service delivery and access to justice\, having now published over 20 articles in Canadian and international journals on these topics. She is also the co-author of Understanding Lawyers’ Ethics in Canada\, 3rd Edition\, a leading Canadian legal ethics textbook and a General Editor of Canadian Legal Practice\, a key practice resource in the area. Prior to entering academia\, Professor Salyzyn received her J.S.D. and LL.M. from Yale Law School and her J.D. from the University of Toronto Law School\, where she was awarded the Dean’s Key upon graduation. Before coming to the University of Ottawa\, Professor Salyzyn also served as a judicial law clerk at the Court of Appeal for Ontario and practiced at a Toronto litigation boutique. She is currently the Board Chair for the Canadian Association for Legal Ethics. \nProfessor Bernadette McSherry\, University of Melbourne \nDr. Bernadette McSherry is an Emeritus Professor of Law at the University of Melbourne\, Australia and a Commissioner with the Victorian Law Reform Commission. Prior to her academic career\, she worked as a solicitor at Coltmans law firm and as an Associate to Justice Gobbo at the Supreme Court of Victoria. From 2001 to 2018\, she served as a Legal Member of the Mental Health Tribunal of Victoria\, which makes decisions about compulsory mental health treatment. Professor McSherry completed her doctorate at Osgoode Hall Law School and has published widely in the fields of criminal law and mental health law. From March 2019 to February 2021\, she served as a Commissioner of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. \nTrent Skanes\, Spellbook \nTrent Skanes is a practicing lawyer at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into the legal profession. As Director of Legal at Spellbook\, he helps responsibly develop and effectively deploy generative AI to revolutionize legal drafting\, review\, and transactions in general. Previously\, as a Fractional General Counsel at digital tech law boutique Renno & Co and then at Convergence Law (which he founded)\, Trent specialized in guiding emerging tech companies through their growth journey\, from launch to exit. \nHis extensive experience includes being a partner at McInnes Cooper\, a leading Atlantic Canadian law firm\, where he specialized in tech and privacy law and resolving large-scale litigation matters. With a JD (Hons) from the University of Ottawa and as the gold medalist in his Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) program from Memorial University of Newfoundland\, Trent combines deep legal and strategic expertise with a passion for technological innovation\, positioning him as a thought leader in the practical application of tech and AI in law. \nRegistration Fee \n$115.00 ($100.00 + HST) HST # R108086463 \nTo register for this seminar\, please click here. \nCPD Credit: 2.5 hours
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/artificial-intelligence-in-legal-practice-ethics-innovation-and-regulation/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250523T093000
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SUMMARY:Court of Appeal: Rule Changes\, Court Procedures\, Technology\, and Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Reception to Follow \nSeminar Overview:           \nThe Law Society is pleased to welcome the Court of Appeal for a seminar highlighting upcoming changes to the Court’s Civil and Criminal Rules. In addition to discussing these amendments\, the session will cover key procedural topics\, including forms\, practice notes\, requests\, status hearings\, and registry processes. \nThe seminar will also feature an update on the Court of Appeal Legal Clinic and offer the Court’s perspective on the use of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in court proceedings. Finally\, there will be a practical overview of best practices in appellate advocacy. \nAll participants will receive hard copies of the Court of Appeal Civil Rules\, 2025 and Court of Appeal Criminal Rules\, 2025. \nA short reception will follow the seminar and lunch will be provided. \nSeminar Presenters:  \nChief Justice Deborah E. Fry               Justice Lois R. Hoegg \nJustice Francis P. O’Brien                    Justice Frances J. Knickle \nJustice Daniel M. Boone                       Justice Katherine O’Brien \nJustice Glen L.C. Noel                           Justice William H. Goodridge \nKristen O’Keefe\, Registrar \nTo Register\, please click here. \nRegistration Fee:   $115.00 ($100.00 + HST) \nHST # R108086463 \nRegistration Includes: \n\nSeminar attendance\nA copy of the Court of Appeal’s published Criminal Rules\, 2025 and Civil Rules\, 2025\, provided as two separate volumes\nSnacks and refreshments\nAttendance at reception following seminar (sandwiches and beverages provided)\n\nPLEASE NOTE: In-person attendance is encouraged whenever possible; however\, seating is limited. Priority will be given based on the order of registration\, so be sure to register early to secure your spot. \nCPD Credit: 3.5 hours
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/court-of-appeal-rule-changes-court-procedures-technology-and-advocacy/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250527T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250527T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T124902Z
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SUMMARY:Free Upcoming CPD: Autism Acceptance and Understanding: supporting neurodivergent clients\, colleagues and loved ones
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview:            \n The session will provide participants with a deeper understanding of how to support Autistic individuals in meaningful\, respectful ways. This session offers up-to-date\, evidence-informed information about autism and Autistic culture. Grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming approach and the social model of disability\, the training includes: \n\nInsights into Autistic communication\, processing\, and culture\nPractical strategies for creating inclusive\, neuro-affirming environments for both clients and professionals\nContent developed using Autistic-led resources\nDiscussion about the duty to accommodate and other human rights considerations\n\nSeminar Presenters/Panelists: \nKristen Winter\, Navigator for the Avalon Region Autism Society\, Newfoundland & Labrador \nPatricia Kirby\, Staff Solicitor\, Legal Aid NL \nCarey Majid KC\, Executive Director\, NL Human Rights Commission \nTo register for this seminar\, please click the following link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cyXdAascSEWUDHyuXjAVzQ \nCPD Credit:   2.5 hours
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/free-upcoming-cpd-autism-acceptance-and-understanding-supporting-neurodivergent-clients-colleagues-and-loved-ones/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society,wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250606T110000
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SUMMARY:Benchers' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the next Benchers’ meeting will take place on Friday\, 6 June 2025\, at 9:30 am. Anyone wishing to attend a Benchers’ meeting: \n\nis required to provide notice of attendance to the Law Society by emailing erowe@lsnl.ca;\nwill not be permitted to use audio or video recording devices or communication devices during the meeting;\nshall not speak\, unless invited to do so by the President;\nmust observe and obey all rulings of the President; and\nshall leave if the meeting is declared closed to the public or if asked to do so by the President.\n\nAt this time\, attendance shall be via Zoom. An invite will be provided upon receipt of an attendance notice. Agendas will be posted on the Law Society website in advance of each meeting and the Minutes for the Public portion of each meeting will also be posted on the website. \nPlease RSVP by noon\, Monday\, 2 June 2025\, to Erin Rowe at erowe@lsnl.ca if you plan to attend the Benchers’ Meeting.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/benchers-meeting-22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Law Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20250424T144430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T183634Z
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SUMMARY:Law Society Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador will be held\, in person\, at 2:00 pm on Friday\, 6 June 2025\, at the Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s. \nPlease RSVP by noon\, Monday\, 2 June 2025\, to Erin Rowe at erowe@lsnl.ca if you plan to attend the AGM. \nView the Audited Financial Statements\, here. \nTo view the Annual Report\, please click here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/law-society-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Law Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20250424T144731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T144731Z
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SUMMARY:Law Society Annual Dinner and Cocktail Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Law Society’s Annual Dinner and Cocktail Reception will be held on the evening of Friday\, 6 June 2025\, at the Emera Innovation Exchange. \nCost: $100.00 per person ($86.95 + $13.05 HST) \nCash Bar: 6:30 p.m. \nDinner: 7:00 p.m. \nDress: Business Suit\, Semi-Formal \nTo RSVP\, please complete the registration form and send it to Erin Rowe at erowe@lsnl.ca\, no later than 29 May 2025.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/law-society-annual-dinner-and-cocktail-reception/
CATEGORIES:Law Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250609T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20250514T124117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T124456Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Legal Professionals: Mastering Lexis+ AI for Research Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Note: Webinar (Online Only) \nJoin us for an insightful webinar on Lexis+ AI\, where we will offer a refresher on general legal research skills and explore advanced legal research techniques with the transformative power of AI in the legal field. Discover how Lexis+ AI can enhance your research efficiency and decision-making processes\, tailored specifically for legal professionals. \nSeminar Presenter: Ronald Jones – Product Adoption Consultant at LexisNexis Canada \nRon Jones is a seasoned legal research expert and esteemed trainer with LexisNexis\, where he has been making significant contributions since 2003. Based in Ottawa\, Ron is fluent in both English and French\, allowing him to effectively communicate and connect with a diverse range of legal professionals across Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. With a deep commitment to enhancing legal research capabilities\, Ron is known for his professional and patient approach to training. He has dedicated his career to supporting a wide array of legal professionals\, including judges\, law students from both civil and common law backgrounds\, and practitioners at large national law firms and government departments\, including the Supreme Court of Canada. \nNo Registration Fee \nTo register for this seminar\, please click the following link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6gwgzwQGTTy-8towHv-dyQ \nCPD Credit:   1.5 hours
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/empowering-legal-professionals-mastering-lexis-ai-for-research-excellence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250611T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20250213T201235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T123421Z
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SUMMARY:The Anatomy of a Personal Injury Claim – Best Practices\, Caselaw\, and Trends
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview:           \n Join us for an in-depth seminar exploring the key stages of a personal injury claim from both the plaintiff and defence perspectives. This session will cover best practices for claim assessment\, pleadings\, discovery\, expert evidence\, and settlement negotiations\, while examining recent caselaw and emerging trends in personal injury litigation. Gain insights from experienced practitioners on strategic litigation approaches\, risk management\, and evolving legal frameworks. A must-attend for those practicing in personal injury law or seeking to refine their litigation skills. \nIn-person attendance is strongly encouraged where possible. Attendees are invited to stay after the seminar for an informal social reception.  \nSeminar Presenters:  \nBlair Pritchett\, Intact Insurance \nBlair Pritchett is part of the in-house counsel team at Intact Insurance.  Blair joined Intact in 2019 to manage the in-house Legal Team in St. John’s.  In 2024\, Blair transitioned to the role of Legal Consultant\, where he now helps to oversee Intact’s national external litigation portfolio.  Prior to joining Intact\, Blair served 20 years in private practice\, most of which time was spent as a partner with McInnes Cooper. \nSophie St. Croix\, Roebothan McKay Marshall \nSophie St. Croix was called to the Newfoundland and Labrador bar in 2014. After completing her articles with Valerie Hynes at Roebothan McKay Marshall\, she has been practicing with the firm since 2014. Sophie’s areas of practice include personal injury\, family law\, and real estate. \n Registration Fee:   $115.00 ($100.00 + HST)  HST # R108086463 \n Registration Includes:  \n\nSeminar attendance and materials\nSnacks and refreshments\n\nPLEASE NOTE:  THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY.  TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR\, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK:  \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dxeamUe_Tjezwln1hpEvOg \nCPD Credit: 2.5 hours
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/the-anatomy-of-a-personal-injury-claim-best-practices-caselaw-and-trends/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society
ORGANIZER;CN="Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador":MAILTO:churley@lsnl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250620T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20250610T144343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T142058Z
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SUMMARY:Disciplinary Hearing: Gregory Stack
DESCRIPTION:Respondent:\nGregory Stack\n\n\nDate:\nJune 20\, 2025\nJune 25\, 2025\nSeptember 15\, 2025\nSeptember 18\, 2025\nSeptember 19\, 2025\n\n\nTime:\n9:30 a.m.\n\n\nPlace:\nOffices of the Law Society 196-198 Water Street\n\n\n\nGeneral Nature of the Charges: \nIn accordance with s. 45(3) of the Law Society Act\, 1999\, (the “Act”) the Complaints Authorization Committee (the “Committee”) has determined that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Gregory Stack (the “Respondent”) has engaged in conduct deserving of sanction and\, in accordance with s. 45(3)(b) of the Act\, the Committee has instructed the Vice-President to file the within Complaint against the Respondent on the basis that the Respondent is guilty of conduct deserving of sanction in that he: \nBreached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct: \n\nSection 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 6.3 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto; and\nSection 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.\n\nThe factual particulars of the Complaint are as follows: \nThat the Respondent: \ni. Failed to act with integrity; and\nii. Engaged in some form of harassment and/or discrimination of another person. \nView a list of disciplinary hearings here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/disciplinary-hearing-gregory-stack/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Disciplinary Hearings,Law Society
ORGANIZER;CN="Law Society":MAILTO:thelawsociety@lawsociety.nf.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250625T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250625T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20250618T141609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T142032Z
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SUMMARY:Disciplinary Hearing: Gregory Stack
DESCRIPTION:Respondent:\nGregory Stack\n\n\nDate:\nJune 20\, 2025\nJune 25\, 2025\nSeptember 15\, 2025\nSeptember 18\, 2025\nSeptember 19\, 2025\n\n\nTime:\n9:30 a.m.\n\n\nPlace:\nOffices of the Law Society 196-198 Water Street\n\n\n\nGeneral Nature of the Charges: \nIn accordance with s. 45(3) of the Law Society Act\, 1999\, (the “Act”) the Complaints Authorization Committee (the “Committee”) has determined that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Gregory Stack (the “Respondent”) has engaged in conduct deserving of sanction and\, in accordance with s. 45(3)(b) of the Act\, the Committee has instructed the Vice-President to file the within Complaint against the Respondent on the basis that the Respondent is guilty of conduct deserving of sanction in that he: \nBreached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct: \n\nSection 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 6.3 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto; and\nSection 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.\n\nThe factual particulars of the Complaint are as follows: \nThat the Respondent: \ni. Failed to act with integrity; and\nii. Engaged in some form of harassment and/or discrimination of another person. \nView a list of disciplinary hearings here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/disciplinary-hearing-gregory-stack-2/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Disciplinary Hearings,Law Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250626T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20250616T142828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T112811Z
UID:26174-1750944600-1750957200@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Call to the Bar
DESCRIPTION:This event is limited to those being Called to the Bar and their invited guests.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/call-to-the-bar-6/
CATEGORIES:Law Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250910T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20250811T162737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T122917Z
UID:26478-1757509200-1757518200@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Effective Strategies in Working with High Conflict Personalities
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview\nThis engaging and practical seminar explores effective approaches to working with high conflict personalities. Legal professionals frequently encounter clients or opposing parties whose behaviour escalates conflict and complicates legal processes. This training provides insight into the nature of high conflict personalities and equips participants with tools to manage these challenging dynamics more effectively. \nThis presentation will draw from the following topics: \n\nRecognizing potential indicators and key characteristics of high conflict personalities\nManaging professional roles and responsibilities when collaborating with other professionals (e.g.\, custody assessors\, child protection workers\, therapists)\nUnderstanding relevant personality disorders (e.g.\, borderline\, narcissistic\, antisocial\, histrionic)\nImplementing hostility reduction strategies and identifying intractable or high-risk situations\nMaintaining impartiality\, managing personal triggers\, and applying self-care strategies\nExploring legal and clinical interventions for navigating complex and high-conflict cases\n\nThis seminar is ideal for lawyers\, mediators\, and professionals working in high-conflict environments who are looking to build confidence\, develop specialized skills\, and foster more effective outcomes in their practice. \nSeminar Presenters\nHoward Hurwitz\, MSW\, RSW\, AccFM (Ontario) \nHoward is a social worker in private practice\, specializing in supporting families navigating separation and divorce. He is also a certified family mediator. With a Master of Social Work and more than 46 years of experience in child protection\, children’s mental health\, and family counselling\, Howard has held senior roles\, including 16 years as Director of a child protection agency in Toronto. \nHoward founded and chaired the High Conflict Forum\, a community-based network bringing together lawyers\, judges\, mental health professionals\, and child protection staff from over 30 agencies to support high-conflict families experiencing separation or divorce. This model has been so successful that it has been adopted in five other Canadian cities. \nAn experienced trainer\, Howard regularly delivers training to professionals in the child protection\, children’s mental health\, and family law sectors. He has presented at international conferences in the United States and the Netherlands and is recognized by the courts as an expert in working with high-conflict families and cases involving parental alienation. He is frequently consulted by professionals across disciplines on these matters. Howard is also co-author\, with Dr. Barbara Fidler and Professor Nicholas Bala\, of Emotional Harm and Parent-Child Contact Problems in High Conflict Separations. \nHoward is a lead clinician in Families Moving Forward\, a treatment program designed for children who have disrupted contact with a parent following parental separation or divorce. \nRegistration Fee\n$115.00 ($100.00 + HST)\nHST # R108086463 \nRegister Here \nCPD Credit\n2.5 hours
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/effective-strategies-in-working-with-high-conflict-personalities/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society
ORGANIZER;CN="Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador":MAILTO:churley@lsnl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250915T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250915T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20250618T141737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T142243Z
UID:26206-1757928600-1757935800@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Disciplinary Hearing: Gregory Stack
DESCRIPTION:Respondent:\nGregory Stack\n\n\nDate:\nJune 20\, 2025\nJune 25\, 2025\nSeptember 15\, 2025\nSeptember 18\, 2025\nSeptember 19\, 2025\n\n\nTime:\n9:30 a.m.\n\n\nPlace:\nOffices of the Law Society 196-198 Water Street\n\n\n\nGeneral Nature of the Charges: \nIn accordance with s. 45(3) of the Law Society Act\, 1999\, (the “Act”) the Complaints Authorization Committee (the “Committee”) has determined that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Gregory Stack (the “Respondent”) has engaged in conduct deserving of sanction and\, in accordance with s. 45(3)(b) of the Act\, the Committee has instructed the Vice-President to file the within Complaint against the Respondent on the basis that the Respondent is guilty of conduct deserving of sanction in that he: \nBreached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct: \n\nSection 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 6.3 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto; and\nSection 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.\n\nThe factual particulars of the Complaint are as follows: \nThat the Respondent: \ni. Failed to act with integrity; and\nii. Engaged in some form of harassment and/or discrimination of another person. \nView a list of disciplinary hearings here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/disciplinary-hearing-gregory-stack-3/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Disciplinary Hearings,Law Society
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250918T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20250618T141914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T142135Z
UID:26208-1758187800-1758281400@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Disciplinary Hearing: Gregory Stack
DESCRIPTION:Respondent:\nGregory Stack\n\n\nDate:\nJune 20\, 2025\nJune 25\, 2025\nSeptember 15\, 2025\nSeptember 18\, 2025\nSeptember 19\, 2025\n\n\nTime:\n9:30 a.m.\n\n\nPlace:\nOffices of the Law Society 196-198 Water Street\n\n\n\nGeneral Nature of the Charges: \nIn accordance with s. 45(3) of the Law Society Act\, 1999\, (the “Act”) the Complaints Authorization Committee (the “Committee”) has determined that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Gregory Stack (the “Respondent”) has engaged in conduct deserving of sanction and\, in accordance with s. 45(3)(b) of the Act\, the Committee has instructed the Vice-President to file the within Complaint against the Respondent on the basis that the Respondent is guilty of conduct deserving of sanction in that he: \nBreached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct: \n\nSection 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 6.3 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto; and\nSection 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.\n\nThe factual particulars of the Complaint are as follows: \nThat the Respondent: \ni. Failed to act with integrity; and\nii. Engaged in some form of harassment and/or discrimination of another person. \nView a list of disciplinary hearings here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/disciplinary-hearing-gregory-stack-4/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Disciplinary Hearings,Law Society
ORGANIZER;CN="Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador":MAILTO:churley@lsnl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20251031T143251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T143251Z
UID:26949-1762542000-1762549200@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Up She Rises! Women and Gender in Newfoundland and Labrador Public Forum by the Newfoundland and Labrador Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in NL\, Up She Rises! constitutes a public discussion about women and gender in NL history. It involves academics\, researchers\, activists\, writers\, and poets who have studied and written about women and gender in NL history. This is a capstone event to the anniversary year of women’s suffrage in this province. We hope it will inspire people to learn more about the historical experiences of women and gender-diverse folks and to continue the work of engaging with our collective history. \nFriday\, November 7The Rooms\, 9 Bonaventure Avenue \n7:00–8:00 pmOpening RemarksHer Honour\, The Honourable Joan Marie Aylward\, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador \nKeynote AddressMargot I. Duley – “Fishing for Answers”: Does the Newfoundland Women’s Suffrage Movement neatly fit into other scholarship on suffrage? \n8:00–9:00 pmReception \nView the event poster here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/up-she-rises-women-and-gender-in-newfoundland-and-labrador-public-forum-by-the-newfoundland-and-labrador-historical-society/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20251120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20251106T191124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T191124Z
UID:27064-1763632800-1763643600@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Andrew Martin Disciplinary Hearing
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF A HEARING DATE \n\n\n\nRespondent:\nAndrew Martin\n\n\nDate:\nNovember 20\, 2025\n\n\nTime:\n10:00 a.m.\n\n\nPlace:\nOffices of the Law Society\, 196-198 Water Street\n\n\n\nGeneral Nature of the Charges: \nIn accordance with s. 45(3) of the Law Society Act\, 1999\, (the “Act”) the Complaints Authorization Committee (the “Committee”) has determined that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Andrew Martin (the “Respondent”) has engaged in conduct deserving of sanction and\, in accordance with s. 45(3)(b) of the Act\, the Committee has instructed the Vice-President to file the within Complaint against the Respondent on the basis that the Respondent is guilty of conduct deserving of sanction in that he: \n2023-027: \nBreached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct: \n\nSection 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 3.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 3.2 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 3.4 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct;\nSection 7.1-3 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto; and\nSection 7.8 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.\n\nC2023-033: \nBreached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct: \n\nSection 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 3.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 3.2 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct;\nSection 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 7.2-4 of the Code of Professional Conduct; and\nSection 7.8 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.\n\n2023-047: \nBreached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct: \n\nSection 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 3.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 3.2 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 3.4 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct;\nSection 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 7.2-4 of the Code of Professional Conduct; and\nSection 7.8 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.\n\nC2023-055: \nBreached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct: \n\nSection 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 3.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 3.2 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct;\nSection 7.1-3 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto; and\nSection 7.8 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.\n\n2023-065: \nBreached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct: \n\nSection 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto; and\nSection 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct.\n\nBreached the following Law Society Rules: \n\nRule 9.04; and\nRule 9.07.\n\nFor a list of Disciplinary Hearings\, please click here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/andrew-martin-disciplinary-hearing/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Disciplinary Hearings,Law Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20251106T190605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T190605Z
UID:27062-1764892800-1764979199@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Deadline for PLC Licence Applications\, Amendments\, and Cancellations
DESCRIPTION:Please be advised that all initial applications for\, amendments to\, or cancellations of Professional Law Corporation (PLC) licences must be submitted by 5 December 2025 to ensure sufficient time for review and processing before the Christmas break. Applications received after this date may not be processed until the New Year. \nThe necessary forms are available as follows: \n\nForm 11.03A: Submit this form along with the required documentation to apply for a Professional Law Corporation Licence. Please carefully review the ‘Instructions for Completion’ found at the beginning of Form 11.03A.\nForm 11.03B: Submit this form\, along with the applicable fee and any required supporting documentation\, to the Law Society for amendments to your PLC.\nForm 11.07: If you wish to cancel your PLC licence\, please submit this completed form and the required documentation as outlined in section 2.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/deadline-for-plc-licence-applications-amendments-and-cancellations/
CATEGORIES:Law Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20251119T143253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T143253Z
UID:27150-1765152000-1765238399@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Benchers' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the next Benchers’ meeting will take place on 8 December 2025\, at 9:30 am. Anyone wishing to attend a Benchers’ meeting: \n\nis required to provide notice of attendance to the Law Society by emailing erowe@lsnl.ca;\nwill not be permitted to use audio or video recording devices or communication devices during the meeting;\nshall not speak\, unless invited to do so by the President;\nmust observe and obey all rulings of the President; and\nshall leave if the meeting is declared closed to the public or if asked to do so by the President.\n\nAt this time\, attendance shall be via Zoom. An invite will be provided upon receipt of an attendance notice. Agendas will be posted on the Law Society website in advance of each meeting\, and the Minutes for the Public portion of each meeting will also be posted on the website. \nPlease RSVP by noon on 4 December 2025 to Erin Rowe at erowe@lsnl.ca if you plan to attend the Benchers’ Meeting.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/benchers-meeting-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Law Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20251210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20251210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20251106T180546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T185455Z
UID:27060-1765382400-1765389600@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Benchers’ Reception
DESCRIPTION:The President and Benchers of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador request the pleasure of your company at the Benchers’ Reception. Please see the details below: \nWhere: 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s \nWhen: 10 December 2025 \nTime: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \nPlease send your RSVP to Erin Rowe at erowe@lsnl.ca by 4 December 2025.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/benchers-reception-3/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Law Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20251106T180328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T195601Z
UID:27058-1766534400-1767571199@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Law Society Closed for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays from the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador\nBenchers and staff of the Law Society would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. You can view our Christmas card here. \nPlease note that we will be closed for the holidays after 23 December 2025 and will reopen for regular business hours starting on 5 January 2026. Staff will not be monitoring email and will respond to inquiries upon return on 5 January 2026. \nThe Law Library will be accessible to members and approved legal professionals with a valid fob card. Please remember that only circulating items may be borrowed. \nHappy holidays!
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/law-society-closed-for-the-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Law Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20260108T141357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T141736Z
UID:27372-1769601600-1769605200@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:The Science of Sleep: Implications for Professional Judgment\, Performance\, and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Overview:           \nSleep is a foundational biological process that directly affects cognitive performance\, emotional regulation\, and decision-making. In high-responsibility professional settings\, chronic sleep deprivation can impair judgment\, increase error rates\, and reduce the ability to manage stress effectively. \nThis webinar provides an evidence-based overview of sleep science and its relevance to professional practice. Participants will be introduced to the sleep cycle and the physiological processes that occur during each stage of sleep\, followed by an examination of how insufficient or poor-quality sleep affects mood\, attention\, memory\, and overall well-being. The session also considers broader cultural and workplace factors that contribute to chronic sleep deprivation\, supported by case studies demonstrating the economic and organizational impacts of sleep loss. \nA focused segment examines the relationship between sleep and stress\, including how sleep deprivation alters the stress response and degrades cognitive performance under pressure. Key distinctions – such as sleepiness versus fatigue\, and sleep quality versus sleep quantity – are clarified. The seminar also addresses common sleep disruptors\, including caffeine\, alcohol\, melatonin\, and behavioural patterns such as revenge bedtime procrastination. \nThe session concludes with practical\, evidence-informed strategies to support better sleep\, including relaxation techniques\, cognitive and behavioural tools\, stimulus control\, and sleep hygiene practices. A moderated question-and-answer period will follow\, with questions addressed live or in post-session materials. \nSeminar Presenters: \nMarlee Boyle\, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); Certified in Clinical Sleep Health; BSc Biology \nMarlee has spent more than 10 years working as a Respiratory Therapist and transitioned to sleep therapy in 2014\, becoming one of only nine therapists in Canada certified in clinical sleep health. Her specialties include sleep disordered breathing (obstructive sleep apnea) and treating insomnia though Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Marlee’s goal is to change the culture of sleeplessness in the workforce\, to minimize accidents\, as well as promote individuals to take control of their health and wellness by making a sleep a priority in their lives. \nLeah Corkum\, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Sleep Therapist; BA Psychology \nLeah has been working in the healthcare sector for 10 years as an LPN. Leah\, being a shift worker herself\, has led the development of shift worker education and strategy for Sleep Works with the goal of mitigating the effects of sleep deprivation. Leah is focused on preventative healthcare and education that supports positive sleep behaviour. Her goal is to improve the daily lives and futures of her clients through the benefits of healthy sleep. Leah completed the Family Sleep Institute Child Sleep Consultant Certification program and has been a Certified Child Sleep Consultant since 2019. \nRegistration Fee: $86.50 ($75.00 + HST) HST # R108086463 \nTo register for this seminar\, please click here. \nCPD Credit: 1 hour
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/the-science-of-sleep-implications-for-professional-judgment-performance-and-well-being/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society,wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260310T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20260121T125518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T150929Z
UID:27467-1773144000-1773149400@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health in Sentencing: Beyond Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview\nThe law of sentencing in Canada has—without much fanfare and with too-little commentary—undergone a significant conceptual shift in recent years. Most clearly reflected in the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2023 decision in R v Hills\, Canadian sentencing law has embraced as its lodestar an approach that is best described as “individualized proportionality.” This approach elevates the individual offender’s experience of punishment as the animating concern in arriving at a fit sentence. And though the acceptance and embrace of this approach is clear in the doctrine\, its implications are still to be fully explored. In this talk\, Professor Berger will bring together this new paradigm for sentencing with a perennially difficult problem in sentencing courts: how to deal with the mental illness of the offender. His argument will be that\, given this new approach\, mental health should be relevant to sentencing in ways far more common and fundamental to the determination of just sentences than it has been in the past. It should no longer be approached as a question solely of the responsibility of the offender at the time of the offence; rather\, mental health must now be treated as relevant to sentencing “beyond mitigation.” But so doing\, he will suggest\, has the potential to unsettle the system in interesting and important ways. \nSeminar Presenter\, Benjamin L. Berger\nBenjamin is a Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University. An award-winning teacher and researcher\, and a prominent voice in the study of criminal law and sentencing in Canada\, he is a Member of the College of the Royal Society of Canada and held the York Research Chair in Pluralism and Public Law. He served as law clerk to the Rt. Honourable Beverley McLachlin\, former Chief Justice of Canada\, and holds an LLM and JSD from Yale University\, where he studied as a Fulbright Scholar. Professor Berger has published over 80 academic articles and book chapters on criminal and constitutional law and theory\, the law of evidence\, the law of sentencing\, law and religion\, and legal history. He is the author or editor of eight books\, and his work on sentencing has been extensively cited and relied upon by Canadian courts\, including the Supreme Court of Canada. \nRegistration Fee\n$57.50 ($50.00 + HST) HST # R108086463 \nCPD Credit 1.5 hours \nTo register for this seminar\, please click here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/mental-health-in-sentencing-beyond-mitigation/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20260209T183305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T183305Z
UID:27592-1773774000-1773781200@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Chief Justice Sir Francis Forbes Annual Law Lecture
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/chief-justice-sir-francis-forbes-annual-law-lecture/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society,SS Daisy Legal History Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20260213T154344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T154344Z
UID:27639-1773842400-1773849600@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Current Trends and Emerging Challenges in Immigration Law
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview:           \nImmigration law in Canada continues to evolve at a rapid pace. This CPD seminar will provide a timely overview of recent policy and program changes introduced by Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and examine their practical implications for applicants\, employers\, and legal practitioners. \nThe session will explore recent adjustments to processing priorities\, program eligibility criteria\, caps and quotas\, compliance measures\, and administrative practices. Particular attention will be given to increasing processing delays\, shifting intake targets\, and the operational realities facing applicants and sponsoring businesses. \nPresenters will also discuss emerging litigation trends\, judicial review activity\, and other legal challenges being mounted in response to recent policy shifts. The seminar will provide insight into how practitioners can effectively advise clients in an environment marked by uncertainty\, backlog pressures\, and heightened scrutiny. \nThis program is designed for lawyers who advise individuals\, families\, and businesses on immigration matters\, as well as those seeking to better understand the broader regulatory and policy landscape shaping immigration practice in Canada. \nSeminar Presenters:  \nLorne Waldman\, Waldman & Associates \nSince 1979 Mr. Waldman has been practicing exclusively in the area of immigration and refugee law.   He obtained his LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1977 and his LLM from the University of Toronto in 2000. He wrote his Master’s Thesis on the relationship between international human rights law and immigration law. \nIn June 2017\, he was named to the Order of Canada for his work defending the rights of refugees and immigrants.  In May 2019 he was awarded the Diane Martin Medal for Social Justice Through Law by Osgoode Hall Law School.  In 2010\, 2015\, and 2016 he was chosen as one of the 25 most influential lawyers in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. In 2015 he was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Bar Association. In 2007 he was awarded the Louis St. Laurent Award by the Canadian Bar Association for his contribution to the legal profession. He was the first President of the Canadian Association of Refuge Lawyers. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. \nHe is the author of Immigration Law and Practice published by Lexis Nexis in 1992 and updated four times a year since then. He has also written several other books on immigration and refugee law including Canada Immigration and Refugee Practice\, an annual book with commentary on immigration and refugee law; The Definition of Convention Refugee Second Edition; and several other texts on immigration and refugee law. \nMr. Waldman has been appointed and remains active on the list of Special Advocate.  He has appeared as an expert witness in Immigration Law at proceedings before the Law Society of Ontario Discipline Tribunal. He has been an adjunct professor at both Osgoode Hall and University of Ottawa Law School where he taught immigration and refugee law and national security law. \nMeghan Felt\, McInnes Cooper \nMeghan is an immigration lawyer in St. John’s. She represents clients on a variety of Canadian immigration issues\, ranging from individuals seeking temporary resident visas\, study permits\, work permits and permanent residency\, to large corporations seeking labour market impact assessments and work permits to hire foreign workers. Meghan has extensive experience with obtaining work permits under the International Mobility Program and other international agreements\, including CUSMA\, CETA and GATS. \nMeghan is a member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canadian Bar Association. She is the current Chair of the CBA-NL Citizenship and Immigration Section\, where she also participates in submission drafting and editing in conjunction with the CBA for new developments in immigration law. In addition to her daily practice\, Meghan is involved with the firm’s pro bono program\, offering immigration legal services to individuals in need. \nWell respected in her practice area\, Meghan frequently writes legal knowledge pieces on new developments in immigration legislation and policy\, and regularly provides updates for the Atlantic Province chapters of Thomson Reuters®  Practical Guide to Provincial Nominee Programs in Canadian Immigration Law. Meghan is ranked in the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. \nRegistration Fee: $57.50 ($50.00 + HST) HST # R108086463 \nTo register for this seminar\, please click the following here. \n  \nCPD Credit: 2 hours
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/current-trends-and-emerging-challenges-in-immigration-law/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20260210T124137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T141029Z
UID:27596-1774602000-1774627200@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Real Estate: What is Good Title (Revisited)?
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview:           \nIn the long-awaited follow-up to the seminal What is Good Title? seminar delivered in 1990\, this full-day program builds on the Law Society’s 2024 Report of the Ad Hoc Land Titles Committee\, which examined present-day standards and recurring areas of uncertainty in real estate practice in Newfoundland and Labrador. \nThe morning portion of the program will focus on how practitioners get to a root of title in the first place\, with particular attention to possessory title\, Crown grants\, and other established sources of title. Discussion will include practical guidance on evaluating possessory title\, drafting affidavits of possession\, and understanding Crown Lands’ approach to title issues\, as well as the process for advancing a quieting of titles application pursuant to the Quieting of Titles Act. \nThe afternoon will turn to what happens once the root of title has been identified. This portion will explore conveyancing standards\, areas where practice approaches diverge\, and strategies for improving consistency across the bar. Topics are expected to include co-ownership and family land considerations\, municipal issues\, easements\, and other recurring sources of complexity in title review. \nThe final segment of the day will draw together key themes from the earlier sessions in a broader discussion of what constitutes “good title” in practice today\, including how to approach problematic or non-standard title\, and the evolving role of title insurance. The seminar will conclude with a plenary discussion\, providing attendees with an opportunity to engage directly with presenters on practical questions and emerging issues. \nSeminar Presenters:  \nLSNL Land Titles Committee \n\nGregory French (Chair)\, Mills\, Pittman & Twyne\nAdam Baker\, O’Keefe & Sullivan\nBenjamin Blackmore\, Blackmore Law Office\nJonathan Moore\, O’Dea Earle\nKeith Morgan\, Brown Fitzgerald Morgan & Avis\nMarc Cooper\, Marc Cooper Law Office\nHerb Edwards (Department of Justice and Public Safety\, Crown Lands)\n\nRegistration Fee: $230.00 ($200.00 + HST) \nHST # R108086463 \nLunch will be provided for in-person attendees. \nTo register for this seminar\, please click here. \nCPD Credit: 6 hours
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/real-estate-what-is-good-title-revisited/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260413T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260413T233000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T170229Z
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SUMMARY:Benchers' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the next Benchers’ meeting will take place on 13 April 2026\, at 9:30 am. Anyone wishing to attend a Benchers’ meeting: \n\nis required to provide notice of attendance to the Law Society by emailing erowe@lsnl.ca;\nwill not be permitted to use audio or video recording devices or communication devices during the meeting;\nshall not speak\, unless invited to do so by the President;\nmust observe and obey all rulings of the President; and\nshall leave if the meeting is declared closed to the public or if asked to do so by the President.\n\nAt this time\, attendance shall be via Zoom. An invite will be provided upon receipt of an attendance notice. Agendas will be posted on the Law Society website in advance of each meeting\, and the Minutes for the Public portion of each meeting will also be posted on the website. \nPlease RSVP by noon on 10 April 2026 to Erin Rowe at erowe@lsnl.ca if you plan to attend the Benchers’ Meeting.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/benchers-meeting-25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Law Society
ORGANIZER;CN="Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador":MAILTO:churley@lsnl.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20260319T152803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T152803Z
UID:27859-1777507200-1777679999@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Disciplinary Hearing: Susan LeDrew\, KC
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF A HEARING  \n\n\n\nRespondent:\nSusan LeDrew\, KC\n\n\nDate:\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nJune 15\, 2026\nJune 16\, 2026\n\n\nTime:\n9:30 a.m.\n\n\nLocation:\nOffices of the Law Society 196-198 Water Street\n\n\n\nIn accordance with s. 45(3) of the Law Society Act\, 1999\, (the “Act”) the Complaints Authorization Committee (the “Committee”) has determined that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Susan LeDrew\, KC (the “Respondent”) has engaged in conduct deserving of sanction and\, in accordance with s. 45(3)(b) of the Act\, the Committee has instructed the Vice-President to file the within Complaint against the Respondent on the basis that the Respondent is guilty of conduct deserving of sanction in that she: \n2023-024: \nBreached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct: \n\nSection 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto;\nSection 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct; and\nSection 7.2-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto.\n\nBreached the following Law Society Rules: \n\nRule 5.03;\nRule 5.04;\nRule 5.05;\nRule 5.10; and\nRule 5.15.\n\nThe factual particulars of the Complaint are as follows: \nThat the Respondent: \ni. Failed to comply with the Law Society Rules respecting deposits and withdrawals from the trust account\, in that money deposited into and withdrawn from her trust account was not directly related to legal services that she was providing;\nii. Failed to address the issue of inactive client trust ledgers arising from her audit\, in a timely manner;\niii. Misled the Law Society with respect to the status of inactive client trust ledgers;\niv. Failed to promptly meet financial obligations in relation to her practice;\nv. Failed to produce information that was requested as part of the ongoing trust audit; and\nvi. Failed to respond promptly and completely to communications from the Law Society. \n2024-021 \nBreached the following sections of the Code of Professional Conduct: \n\nSection 2.1 of the Code of Professional Conduct and related commentaries thereto; and\nSection 7.1-1 of the Code of Professional Conduct.\n\nBreached the following Law Society Rules: \n\nRule 9.04; and\nRule 9.07.\n\nThe factual particulars of the Complaint are as follows: \nThat the Respondent: \ni. Failed to respond to inquires of the Complaints Authorization Committee by the date set.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/disciplinary-hearing-susan-ledrew-kc-2/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Disciplinary Hearings,Law Society
ORGANIZER;CN="Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador":MAILTO:churley@lsnl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260430T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190034
CREATED:20260320T125902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T125903Z
UID:27879-1777550400-1777554900@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Dealing with Conflict in Legal Practice: A Communications Framework for Challenging Interactions
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview:           \nConflict is an inherent feature of legal practice. Lawyers routinely engage with individuals who are experiencing stress\, uncertainty\, and\, at times\, significant personal crisis. These realities can give rise to challenging interactions – whether with anxious clients\, opposing parties\, or others involved in the legal process. \nThis seminar provides a practical\, structured framework for navigating difficult conversations while maintaining professionalism and effectiveness. It will explore why emotions often run high in legal contexts and how lawyers can respond in a way that de-escalates tension rather than exacerbates it. \nParticipants will be introduced to communication strategies for working with a range of challenging behaviours and circumstances\, including highly reactive personalities\, cultural and language differences\, and clients dealing with mental health concerns or trauma. The session will also address common scenarios such as managing oversharing\, setting appropriate boundaries\, and responding to incivility or aggression. \nIn addition\, the seminar will focus on the lawyer’s own role in these interactions. Participants will learn practical techniques for maintaining composure in the moment\, as well as strategies for managing the cumulative impact of difficult interactions over time. \nThis session is designed to equip lawyers with tools they can immediately apply in practice to foster more effective communication\, reduce conflict\, and support both professional well-being and client service. \nSeminar Presenter:  \nMaggie O’Connell\, Advocacy & Communications Specialist\, Energy NL \nMaggie is communications professional from St. John’s\, NL. In her current role\, she promotes local sustainable development in the province’s evolving energy sector. With a background in corporate communications\, writing\, and event coordination\, Maggie brings a thoughtful\, community-focused approach to her work. She designs and facilitates workshops that strengthen communication strategies and digital literacy. Passionate about diversity\, collaboration\, and creative storytelling\, she holds a Master of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University and a BA in Communication Studies from Memorial University. \nLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/maggie-o-connell-02184b159 \nRegistration Fee: $28.75 ($25.00 + HST) HST # R108086463 \nTo register for this seminar\, please click here. \nCPD Credit: 1.25 hours
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/dealing-with-conflict-in-legal-practice-a-communications-framework-for-challenging-interactions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society
ORGANIZER;CN="Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador":MAILTO:churley@lsnl.ca
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