Lawyers' Trivia Night - The Canadian Bar Association
2023-03-31 18:00 - 22:00 (America/St_Johns) | Bannerman Brewing Company, 90 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL, A1C1E7, Canada

Mental Health Law for Children and Youth
2023-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
Offered by: Osgood School of Law
Engage with experts and peers on the most pressing current and emerging issues in mental health law for children and youth.
Developed based on your requests for a program that would bring together legal, health care, mental health, education and law enforcement professional, this annual OsgoodePD program brings together these professionals for a comprehensive one-day update of essential, current and emerging issues, together with practical legal advice on how to deal with them.
You’ll walk away with knowledge, tools, strategies and tactics that will help you tackle these complex legal issues in your day-to-day working life.

Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

The law guiding your actions: what is applicable to children’s mental health?
Mental health laws in the school setting
Privacy, confidentiality and information sharing in the context of children and youth with mental health challenges
Youth in Crisis: medical and legal options for treatment
Understanding, recognizing and responding to mental health needs of children 0-6
The ins and outs of representing children in family law: interacting with the Office of the Children’s Lawyer

Who Should Attend

School Administrators/Directors of Education/Supervisory Officers
Mental health leads
Teachers
Health care risk managers
Representatives from hospitals, psychiatric facilities and community care agencies
Psychiatrists, physicians, nurses and other licensed medical professionals
Lawyers in private practice specializing in health, criminal or education law
Crown lawyersGovernment and public policy advisors
Expert witnesses and mental health consultants
Mental health patient advocates
Social workers
Health and social service professionals
Law enforcement officers
Corrections and rehabilitation service representatives

Residential Landlord-Tenant Disputes
2023-04-12 08:00 - 2023-04-21 17:00 UTC | Online
The crucial updates for all residential landlord and tenant practitioners.
Get expert perspectives on some of the most important areas of residential tenancies law affecting your practice
In this annual update, practitioners for both landlords and tenants with many years’ experience litigating residential tenancies issues will provide you with a comprehensive overview of all the important elements and changes from the past year.

Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

The Human Rights Code in residential tenancies (the year in review)
Recent significant decision affecting your practice
Landlord and tenant perspectives on some of the most topical areas
Practical and legal issues with respect to procedural fairness and access to justice
Procedural changes at the Landlord and Tenant Board: post-pandemic and other key administrative/procedural developments

Who Should Attend

Lawyers and paralegals who appear at the Landlord and Tenant Board

Introduction to Financial Statements: With Joseph Novello, CPA
2023-04-13 13:30 - 15:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Learning Options

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.
Registration Fee
Save $25
Register on or before March 24, 2023
$140.00 + HST
Register after March 24, 2023
$165.00 + HST
Groups Save
Register 3+ attendees and save up to 25%. See our group discounts here. Contact jennifer@seminarpartners.ca.
CPD Credit Hours
CPD Hours (live presentation*)
ON: This program contains 1.5 Professionalism hours.
BC: This program has been approved for 1.5 CPD hours, including 0.5 hours of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management.
SK: This program has been approved for 1.5 CPD hours.
Lawyers in other mandatory CPD jurisdictions may count their attendance towards their CPD requirement/plan.
Seminar Partners is an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario and a pre-approved CPD Provider of the Law Society of British Columbia.
*The circumstances under which CPD credit will be recognized for watching archive programs vary by province. If you are viewing the recording of the live webinar, please verify with your law society the circumstances under which they will recognize CPD hours for the recording.

Technical Information
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.
Register Here

Free Virtual Presentation on Bill C-27 by IAPP
2023-04-20 12:30 - 14:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Please join the IAPP St. John’s Chapter for a FREE, Virtual presentation on Bill C-27. You do not need to be an IAPP member to attend but you do need to register using the link below. The chapter is grateful to Ernst and Young team members Heather Youden, Manager, Privacy and Data Trust and Safayat Moahamad, Senior Consultant, Privacy & Data Trust.
REGISTER NOW
Bill C-27, An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts, is also known as the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 may have a significant impact on the way businesses must operate. This session will include:

Short discussion regarding worldwide trends in privacy legislation, the Canadian landscape, and anticipated changes to come
Key objectives of Bill C-27, a summary of changes proposed through the CPPA and demystifying Bill C-27
How E&Y have seen business responding to these proposed changes, some of the tools that we are using to help clients with the transition

Finances and Dementia Webinar – Advice for the Journey by IG Wealth Management and the Alzheimer Society
2023-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Time
1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Summary
Today, there are more than 600,000 people living with dementia in Canada. By 2030, we can expect this number to be close to 1 million. Apart from the emotional and mental health impact, costs for people with dementia are 5.5 times greater than for individuals who have not been diagnosed with the condition.
The seniors, parents and grandparents of our communities often face unique financial challenges that come with age. For those facing the journey with dementia, the need for advice has never been greater.
Join Christine Van Cauwenberghe, Head of Financial Planning, IG Wealth Management, and Dr. Sarah Main, Research Scientist, Alzheimer Society of Canada for this interactive webinar.
Together they will provide:

Tips and tools for wealth planning for aging individuals
Advice for caregivers and people living with dementia
Tax considerations and resources available for Canadians

IG Wealth Management is a proud partner of the Alzheimer Society and as part of the IG Empower Your Tomorrow community program, we are committed to increasing the financial confidence of all Canadians.

Express Consent: By providing my telephone number and/or email address, I CONSENT to IG Wealth Management using this information to contact me for marketing purposes. We are committed to keeping personal information confidential. The information collected above may be used by IG Wealth Management and shared with its affiliates to inform you on investment opportunities, provide additional financial information from time to time, and for other internal purposes.

Speakers

Vas Pachapurkar
VP, Private Wealth Management
IG Wealth Management

With over 30 years of business development, critical thinking and wealth management experience, Vas brings an innate ability to communicate and connect ideas, tactics, strategies and philosophies through his experience as a Consultant, Field Director, MFDA Panelist and member of the National Distribution Leadership team. Vas is a proud graduate of Wilfred Laurier University and holds his RRC and CFP designations. Prior to IG Wealth Management, Vas worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Dresdner Bank AG.
Within his community, Vas has worked with the Make-a-Wish Foundation, the Herb Carnegie Foundation and Tour for Kids in partnership with Coast to Coast Against Cancer. Vas is also a driving force behind the IG Wealth Management Walk for Memories in support of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Vas and his family reside in Toronto, Ontario.

Christine Van Cauwenberghe
Head of Financial Planning
IG Wealth Management

Christine is the Head of the Financial Planning Division of IG Wealth Management. Christine obtained both her Commerce and Law degree from the University of Manitoba prior to being called to the Bar in both Manitoba (1995) and Ontario (2004). Christine spent several years practicing tax law with a large law firm in Winnipeg prior to joining IG Wealth Management in 2001.
Christine is a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation, has her Certified Financial Planner designation, is a Registered Retirement Consultant and is a Trust & Estate Practitioner, as certified by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (“STEP”). She has previously served on the board of STEP Canada and is a recipient of a STEP Founder’s Award.
Christine is also the author of Wealth Planning Strategies for Canadians, which is published annually by Thomson Carswell and is currently in its 15th edition. She has published several industry papers, including with the Canadian Tax Foundation, the Canadian Association of Life Underwriters, the Law Society of Manitoba and the Estates, Trusts and Pension Journal. Christine has given lectures to numerous professional groups and is a regular media spokesperson for IG Wealth Management. Christine lives in Winnipeg with her husband and son.

Dr. Sarah Main
Research Scientist
Alzheimer Society of Canada

Dr. Sarah Main is a Research Scientist for the Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC), a leading not-for-profit health organization working nationwide to improve the quality of life and well-being of persons living with dementia and care partners.
Sarah has been on this career path for over 10 years, motivated by her family’s own personal experiences with dementia. Throughout this time, Sarah has led many dementia-focused initiatives and works with a range of collaborators, including persons living with dementia, care partners and health care professionals to see these projects through. Sarah has been involved in creating regional dementia strategies, improving community-based supports, creating educational materials for health care professionals, and developing evaluation frameworks to support quality improvement efforts for numerous healthcare organizations, among other efforts. Sarah is committed to working alongside dementia advocates to illuminate and transform healthcare system inequities.
Sarah currently oversees the National Dementia Guidelines Program, which is a new strategic initiative launched by ASC to create standardized best practices that will improve experiences across the continuum of care for all impacted groups, including persons living with dementia, care partners, and health care professionals.

Free Webinar: Employment Law Post-Pandemic
2023-04-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Tuesday April 25, 2023 at 1:00-2:00 pm ET / Mardi 25 avril 2023 de 13 h 00 à 14 h 00 HE
Content available in English only / Contenu disponible en anglais seulement
Sean J. O’Donnell, author of Employment Law during a Pandemic, will provide updated guidance on some of the major employment law issues that employers faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including:

Wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal
Mitigation of damages
Human rights issues
Occupational health & safety issues
Vaccination issues

What’s Included

CPD Credits: 1 hour (Substantive)
A chance to interact through online question and answer periods
A recording of the live event

About the Speaker / À propos du conférencier
Sean J. O’Donnell, LL.B. is the founder and principal of SJO Legal Professional Corporation where he practises employment law, human rights law, and civil litigation. He has acted as counsel at various Ontario tribunals, various federal courts across Canada, as well as all court levels in Ontario, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland & Labrador, and The Supreme Court of Canada. He provides advice and advocacy to employers and employees on a broad range of employment matters.
REGISTER HERE / INSCRIVEZ-VOUS ICI
LexisNexis Canada
111 Gordon Baker Road Suite 900
Toronto, ON M2H 3R1 Canada
Tel / Tél.: 1-800-255-5174

Child Forensic Interviewing: Dos and Don'ts by The Criminal Defense Advocacy Society and Courthouse Libraries BC
2023-04-27 12:30 - 14:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
In the 1980s and 1990s there were several high-profile criminal cases involving child witnesses who reported heinous acts of abuse that could not have occurred as described by the children. Reports were elicited by aggressive and coercive interviewers who were committed to uncovering abuse. These cases spurred a tremendous amount of research on the strengths and limitations of children’s eyewitness memory. In turn, this research was the foundation for the development of several child forensic interview protocols. Although there are many different protocols, all the good ones follow a few best-practice principles.
The Criminal Defense Advocacy Society and Courthouse Libraries BC invite criminal law practitioners to join us for a webinar on Child Forensic Interviewing: Dos and Don’ts. This is the 10th webinar in the Criminal Law Scholar Series which will take place on Thursday, April 27 from 12:30 – 2:00 PM. Our presenter, Professor Deborah Connolly will describe the principles of good child forensic interviews, why they are important, and possible consequences if the principles are not followed.
Participants may claim up to 1.5 hours of CPD with LSBC.
Presented by Deborah Connolly, Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Simon Fraser University and moderated by Tamara Levy, KC.

Language Matters: Rethinking How We Talk About People and Problems (Free Session)
2023-04-30 16:00 - 17:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Language and meaning are interconnected. The words we choose communicate deeply and influence how we understand and work with people and their problems. This webinar explores how developing awareness about language and choosing the right words are essential for an effective counselling relationship.
Watch the session now – expires on April 30, 2023

Restorative Justice - Facilitating Dialogue
2023-05-01 09:00 - 2023-05-03 16:00 (America/St_Johns)
This is a live virtual event using Zoom, an online meeting platform. Please check your system requirements prior to registering.

(09:00 AM – 04:00 PM CDT )

Rate

$759.00 (regular rate)
$699.00 (*early rate)

*early rate expires 04/10/2023

Trainer
Alana Abramson MA, PhD

Location
Virtual

18 Continuing Education Credit Hours (CEC)

A restorative justice approach works to repair harm and strengthen communities where wrong has occurred. It seeks to meet the needs of those harmed, while also considering the causes of the wrongful behaviour in order to promote accountability and growth for the one who caused harm. This highly experiential workshop utilizes a trauma-informed approach, and provides frameworks for identifying and responding to the needs of all those who were impacted by the wrong. Participants will be trained in the philosophy of restorative justice and will learn the foundational skills for facilitating encounters that lead to restorative outcomes.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

List the principles of restorative justice as contrasted with retributive justice
Define common needs of those who have suffered, caused, and witnessed harm
Identify steps to apply a restorative justice framework to their own environment
Facilitate preparatory meetings for face-to-face encounters
Facilitate face-to-face restorative justice encounters

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view webinar materials

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, and delivered electronically.

Some of the Topics Included

Philosophy and Values of Restorative Justice
Trauma and Restorative Justice
Starting with a Needs-Based Approach
The Role of Accountability and Repair
Process Options
Assessing What Process to Use
How to Prepare People to Meet
Key Facilitation Approaches and Skills

Target Audience
This is an intermediate level workshop intended for anyone wishing to learn more about the principles of restorative justice and how to facilitate restorative encounters.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
Trainer: Alana Abramson, MA, PHD

Alana has extensive experience working in the areas of restorative justice in justice, community, and school settings. She holds a PhD in Criminology on the topic of transformational learning. In addition to training with CTRI, she is a Faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in the Criminology Department and restorative justice trainer for Fraser Region Community Justice Initiatives. She believes in collaborative dialogue and life-long learning as a source of personal and social transformation. Throughout her career, Alana has assisted in developing various initiatives involving elders, at-risk adults, people with disabilities, Indigenous communities, youth, former prisoners, and victims and survivors. She is an engaging presenter who is passionate about her work, which allows her to easily facilitate ongoing learning for workshop participants.

Advanced Securities 2023: Series
2023-05-03 12:00 - 14:15 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Review a year of securities law developments over lunch!
Register to attend all three sessions:

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

12:00 pm – 2:15 pm (all three sessions) via webinar only
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 1,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Securities law practitioners (both solicitors and litigators)
Learning level: Advanced
Securities practice doesn’t always leave much time for you to keep up with all the developments and transactions happening in the market. Because it’s hard to leave your desk for a whole day, we’ve split this conference into a three-part series. This will be your efficient solution to learning about the latest developments.
Leading securities practitioners have curated only the most important big transactions, trends, and hot topics to discuss with you. As always, we look forward to sharing with you the ever-popular and valuable Case Law Update. You will leave this series confident and current.
Don’t worry if you can’t make one of the sessions. If you register for the SERIES, you can access subsequent rebroadcasts in July and December 2023 for free! Rebroadcast dates will be confirmed at a later date.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course does not contain professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chairs
Fred R. Pletcher — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver
Leo Raffin — McMillan LLP, Vancouver
Pricing EARLY BIRD
Register by Apr. 5/23 Regular Price
After Apr. 5/23
Live Webinar $492 $443 $549 $492
Live Webinar Articled Student $274.50 $246 $274.50 $246
Please click here for more information on pricing.
Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.

Changing Professional Obligations for Family Law Lawyers Under the New Provisions of the Divorce Act
2023-05-10 18:30 - 20:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
In this presentation by the Atlantic Chapter of the National Alliance Project, we will briefly review the Divorce Act amendments, focusing on new duties placed on the parties, judges, and lawyers. In particular, we will discuss how practicing lawyers must also follow the ethical duties set by their provincial or territorial regulator, which is often consistent with the Federation of Law Societies of Canada Model Code of Professional Conduct. What lawyers may notice, however, is that all of these duties conflict and present additional challenges, particularly when dealing with claims of family violence and the rights of children. We will review cases around the country interpreting the scope of the new duties on lawyers as well as the responses to the ethical issues lawyers may consider in the context of family violence cases. We will conclude by posing recommendations that may be considered to reconcile the legislated and ethical duties of the family law lawyer today.

To view the poster, please [click here].

Canadian Driving Offences by Emond
2023-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
This 4-hour webinar is CPD accredited for 2h and 35m Substantive Content, 30m Professionalism Content, and 20m EDI Professionalism Content. Register by May 12, 2023.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the 2018 repeal of driving provisions in the Criminal Code have significantly changed the Canadian justice system’s approach to impaired driving cases. Join a panel of cross-national experts as they explore topical legal issues related to drinking and drugged driving. Led by Chairs Peter Keen and Karen Jokinen, this program will review relevant cases in context and provide vital analysis, strategy, and tactical advice to help you navigate the complexities of driving offences in Canada.
Attendees are eligible for special pricing with bundles that include the newly-published 2nd edition of our best-selling resource, Impaired Driving and Other Criminal Code Driving Offences. Register today and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed in this ever-evolving legal landscape.
Presented in partnership with Emond’s award-winning Criminal Law Series.

What You Will Learn

The legal requirements for proving alcohol impairment under section 320.31 of the Criminal Code, including the use of the alcohol standard solution in testing for blood alcohol concentration.
Issues raised by the repeal of section 794(2) of the Criminal Code, which previously allowed for a presumption of guilt for drivers who failed or refused to provide a breath sample.
Developments relating to the legality of police stops based on racial profiling, the rules of admissibility of evidence in cases where the accused is compelled to participate in a screening for alcohol or drug impairment, and the interpretation and application of section 10(b) of the Charter.
Details of recent cases, such as the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision in R v. McColman.
Developments in the science related to drug “per se” charges.
The various sentencing practices across Canada and the allowances for interlock devices and other measures to prevent impaired driving.

Using the Charter in CFCSA Cases for Parents’ Counsel
2023-05-12 14:00 - 17:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
In this webinar, Paul LeBlanc (Barrister & Solicitor) and Sarah Runyon (Partner, Marion & Runyon) will discuss how parents’ counsel can use the Charter in family policing cases, otherwise known as child protection cases. This workshop will identify reviewable decisions, concerns regarding the disclosure of medical records under s. 96 of the CFCSA as it relates to s. 8 of the Charter, the procedure to initiate an application for Charter costs, and the constitutional implications of the “safety plan.” Participants may claim up to 1.5 hours of CPD with the LSBC. Presented by Paul LeBlanc (Barrister & Solicitor) and Sarah Runyon (Partner, Marion & Runyon).

Webinar: Canadian Driving Offences - Emond
2023-05-13 11:00 - 15:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Explore topical legal issues related to drinking and drugged driving with Karen Jokinen, Peter Keen, and a panel of cross-national experts.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the 2018 repeal of driving provisions in the Criminal Code have significantly changed the Canadian justice system’s approach to impaired driving cases. Join us for a CPD-accredited webinar that will explore important legal developments, review relevant cases in context, and provide vital analysis, strategy, and tactical advice to help you navigate the complexities of driving offences in Canada.
This 4-hour webinar will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. EST to 3:00 p.m. EST on Zoom. Attendance is limited. Register to reserve your spot:

REGISTER NOW

What You Will Learn About:

• Legal requirements for proving alcohol impairment, including the use of alcohol standard solution.
• Issues related to the repeal of section 794(2) of the Criminal Code.
• Developments regarding police stops based on racial profiling, rules of admissibility of evidence, and interpretation of section 10(b) of the Charter.
• Topical cases such as R v. McColman and developments in drug “per se” charges.
• Sentencing practices across Canada, including the use of interlock devices to prevent impaired driving.

This webinar is proudly presented by Emond Publishing in partnership with the award-winning Criminal Law Series.

Interested in learning more about impaired driving? Click here →

Civil Litigation Basics 2023
2023-05-18 09:00 - 2023-05-19 15:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Learn from CLEBC’s team of litigation experts—not the school of hard knocks!

Thursday, May 18, 2023 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Friday, May 19, 2023 (9:00 am – 3:30 pm)
Vancouver location TBA, or via webinar
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?

Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 1,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
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.
Join us for the first in-person edition of this practical and practice-focused program!
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

Pricing
EARLY BIRD
Register by Apr. 20/23
Regular Price
After Apr. 20/23

In-person*
$844
$918

In-person Articled Student
$549
$549

Webinar
$664
$738

Webinar Articled Student
$369
$369

*Please note: The in-person session is dependant on a minimum number of registrants and may not be confirmed until 4 weeks before the course date.
Are you an Indigenous lawyer or community member?
Click here for special pricing.

Do you need financial assistance?
Click here for bursary information.
Experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19?
You may be eligible for further reductions in our course prices.
Please contact Customer Service for more information.
Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials and lunch on both days.

Want to register for a course now, but prefer a monthly payment plan?
Check out our Easy Pay Plan.
CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Raymond Lee
rlee@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

Psychological, Psychiatric & Neuropsychological Evidence in Civil Litigation 2023 by CLEBC
2023-05-24 09:00 - 16:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
The human mind is deeply mysterious, but your psych evidence at trial had better not be!
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
via webinar only
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 1,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: Civil litigation counsel, personal injury counsel, and insurance counsel (both plaintiff and defence). Lawyers practicing in the area of workers compensation law, employment law, and family law will also find this program valuable.
Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate
Psychological and psychiatric injuries can give rise to some of the most complex and challenging expert evidence that can emerge in civil litigation. Such injuries occur in a wide range of circumstances: from motor vehicle and other accidents, to assaults, to toxic work environments, to medical malpractice, to name but a few.
Claims for psychological and psychiatric injury routinely give rise to complex issues of proof: issues relating to legal and scientific causation, foreseeability, diagnosis, and prognosis.
This comprehensive one-day program is designed to bring litigation counsel quickly up to speed on psychological, psychiatric, and neuropsychological evidence and the theoretical and practical issues surrounding the utilization of such evidence in civil claims.
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
David Eleff — Sugden, McFee & Roos LLP, Vancouver
Dianna Hwang — Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP, Vancouver
Michael D. Shirreff — Sugden, McFee & Roos LLP, Vancouver
Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.
Just want the materials from the course?
Subscribe to Online Course Materials and access 5,400+ papers produced for CLEBC courses since 2001.

AI and Lawyers: A Beginner’s Guide - The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
2023-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Seminar Overview
AI has now replaced Blockchain, Web3, and NFTs as the “must haves” in a lawyer’s toolbox. But what is AI? And does it really have any utility for lawyers? If so, what would be the uses? This one-hour lunch and learn webinar will be a reality check on AI for lawyers, and give participants an overview of what’s happening and where it may go – including a discussion on GPT-4. There will also be time for questions.
Seminar Presenter: Mitchell Kowalski
Mitchell Kowalski is the Visiting Professor of Legal Innovation at the University of Calgary Law School, a Fastcase 50 Global Legal Innovator, a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management, and the author of the critically acclaimed books, Avoiding Extinction: Reimagining Legal Services for the 21st Century, and The Great Legal Reformation: Notes from the Field. He was awarded the Ontario Bar Association President’s Award for “Leadership in Justice Innovation,” and is often hired by law firms around the world in connection with their innovation efforts. Follow him on Twitter @mekowalski or visit his website www.kowalski.ca.
Registration Fee: $57.50 ($50.00 + HST) HST # R108086463
To register for this seminar, please click the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CngrGjirSs6vvGzWZYLLiQ
CPD Credit: 1 hour

Succession Planning for Cottages & Recreational Properties with Peter Lillico
2023-05-25 13:30 - 15:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Learning Options
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.
Registration Fee
Save $25
Register on or before May 5, 2023
$140.00 + HST
Register after May 5, 2023
$165.00 + HST
CPD Credit Hours
CPID Credit Hours
CPD Hours (live presentation*)
ON: This program contains 1.0 Substantive hour and 0.5 Professionalism hours.
BC: This program has been approved for 1.5 CPD hours, including 0.5 hours of professional responsibility and ethics, client care & relations, and/or practice management.
SK: This program has been approved for 1.5 CPD hours, 0.5 hours of which qualifies as ethics.
Lawyers in other mandatory CPD jurisdictions may count their attendance towards their CPD requirement/plan.
Seminar Partners is an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario and a pre-approved CPD Provider of the Law Society of British Columbia.
*The circumstances under which CPD credit will be recognized for watching archive programs vary by province. If you are viewing the recording of the live webinar, please verify with your law society the circumstances under which they will recognize CPD hours for the recording.
Technical Information
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
All lawyers whose practice includes estate planning and administration will benefit from attending this program.
About the Program
A treasured way to bring loved ones together and forget about everyday hassles, cottages and recreational properties often hold significant sentimental value for families. Proper succession planning for these assets requires knowledge of property, tax and estate law, but also practical client counselling skills. This program, with experienced estates lawyer Peter Lillico, will provide a real-world guide to the challenges and solutions available to successfully keep a cottage or recreational property in the family and prevent unnecessary disputes. The presentation will attempt to answer the question what does a lawyer need to know about cottage/recreational property succession planning in order to appropriately advise clients and avoid future negligence claims? Topics will include succession planning issues; capital gains tax planning considerations, including maximizing the principal residence exemption; succession timing alternatives; post-succession protections; and, cottage sharing agreements. Along the way, Peter will address the importance of being realistic, the hard questions that needs to be asked about family members’ expectations and finances, and what-if scenarios that, without proper planning, can lead to litigation. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn how you can help your clients navigate the cottage succession planning process and create an estate plan that successfully transitions a cherished retreat to the next generation, despite the financial hurdles and inevitable family conflicts.
Meet Your Presenter
Peter Lillico is a partner in Lillico Bazuk Galloway Halka in Peterborough, Ontario. Peter’s practice is concentrated in the areas of Estate Planning, Business and Corporate Law, and Real Estate, with a unique expertise in cottage succession planning. In addition to his practice, Peter teaches law courses at Sir Sandford Fleming College. Peter writes on legal topics for several publications, including a weekly column in Peterborough This Week and as a frequent contributor to Cottage Life Magazine. He has also written articles on estate planning for Good Times Magazine and appeared on Cottage Life Television on estate planning issues for cottage owners. Peter is a frequent presenter for legal and other audiences, including the Federation of Ontario Cottagers Association and the Ontario Real Estate Association. Peter is a Past President of the Peterborough Law Association. He is also a founding member of the Peterborough Estate Planning Council.

Critical Incident Group Debriefing by the Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute
2023-05-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
This is a live virtual event using Zoom, an online meeting platform. Please check your system requirements prior to registering.

(01:00 PM – 02:00 PM CDT )

Trainer John Koop Harder MSW, RSW
Location: Online Virtual
Critical incidents are situations that occur outside of our normal frame of reference and challenge us to understand and cope with what has happened. Critical Incident Group Debriefing (CIGD) is a short-term group intervention process that focuses on an immediate event. CIGD is one of several methods that may be utilized to lessen the likelihood of people experiencing symptoms of trauma and stress after a critical incident. This group debriefing process provides a place for participants to talk and share experiences, and for the facilitator to teach and provide information about the impact of critical incidents. While participants of this webinar will learn about facilitating a group debriefing, they will also learn how to discern when CIGD is appropriate for a group and when it might not be a suitable intervention.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants should be able to:

Describe a framework for facilitating a group debriefing
List the benefits and potential problems with group debriefing
Identify when critical incident group debriefing is appropriate

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view webinar materials

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level webinar intended for anyone interested in learning more about this topic.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your webinar here.

Two-Eared Listening, Two-Eyed Seeing
2023-05-31 18:30 - 21:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Save the Date
Two-Eared Listening, Two-Eyed Seeing: Listening to the Elders
Building on the momentum of the significant Two-Eared Listening Gathering (2021), we are pleased to announce three unique local events with the originator of Two-Eyed Seeing, Elder Albert Marshall (Eskasoni, Mi’kma’ki)
Location: St. John’s/Online
Two-Eared Listening, Two-Eyed Seeing
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
6:30 – 9:30 pm
An evening with Chief Mi’sel Joe and Elder Albert Marshall in conversation about the importance of listening with two ears and seeing with two eyes for society today.
RSVP
twoearedlistening@gmail.com
Click here for more information on these worthwhile events.

Gain the Edge! Negotiation Strategies for Lawyers by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2023-06-01 09:00 - 16:30 (America/St_Johns) | 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 wishing to drastically improve their negotiation tactics and skills
Learning level: All levels
YOU NEGOTIATE EVERY DAY.
In fact, your ability to effectively negotiate may be the most critical skill you possess. Yet most negotiate instinctively or intuitively. This course will help you approach negotiations with a strategic mindset.
And make no mistake—no matter how much you’ve negotiated, you can still learn. Adding that one new tactic may be the difference between winning and walking away empty-handed.
Martin Latz is one of North America’s leading experts and instructors on negotiating techniques. A Harvard Law honours graduate, Marty will help make YOU a more effective lawyer.
15 Skills You’ll Learn:1. Latz’s 5 Golden Rules of Negotiation
2. Ways to gain leverage when seemingly powerless
3. Strategies to get past “No”—if all appears lost
4. 1st offer dynamics—when to make it and when to wait
5. Secrets to success in emotionally charged negotiations
6. Powerful agenda control techniques
7. Deadline and timing tips
8. Where to use competitive techniques vs. problem-solving strategies
9. Tactics to generate creative solutions
10. How to get power with effective information gathering
11. When to share information—and when to keep it
12. When to hold—and when to fold
13. Ways to deal with untrustworthy adversaries
14. How to keep options open while building future relationships
15. The difference between “puffery” and unacceptable lying
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6.5 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by IAPP St. John's Chapter
2023-06-01 12:30 - 14:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Please join the St. John’s Chapter of the IAPP for a session on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These sessions are free to join and you do not need to be an IAPP member but you do have to register via the IAPP website link below. So join us June 1st, 12:30-2pm NL for GDPR: A Canadian perspective for a deep dive into the GDPR, including its impact on business at home and abroad with Constantine Karbaliotis. Constantine is counsel at nNovation LLP, a boutique privacy law firm in Canada. Constantine has twenty years’ experience in privacy, on both domestic and international levels. Constantine has fulfilled numerous roles in privacy as a lawyer and consultant; Constantine has also acted as privacy officer and leader for two multinational organizations, where he managed the company’s internal compliance and the development and implementation of privacy programs, dealing with diverse areas of international privacy and data protection. nNovation LLP is a virtual law firm with lawyers in Ottawa and Toronto delivering premium legal advice for a select group of clients, including leading businesses large and small, public sector bodies, industry associations, and law firms in other countries looking for Canadian expertise.

All My Relations Gathering
2023-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Save the Date
Two-Eared Listening, Two-Eyed Seeing: Listening to the Elders
Building on the momentum of the significant Two-Eared Listening Gathering (2021), we are pleased to announce three unique local events with the originator of Two-Eyed Seeing, Elder Albert Marshall (Eskasoni, Mi’kma’ki)
Location: St. John’s/Online
All My Relations Gathering
Thursday, June 1, 2023
1:00 – 4:00 pm
An afternoon of activities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, including a reading of the newly released children’s book, Walking Together, by Elder Albert Marshall, Indigenous games for young and old, mingling with the Elders, and more!
RSVP
twoearedlistening@gmail.com
Click here for more information on these worthwhile events.

The Beothuk Story: What are we hearing? What are we seeing?
2023-06-01 19:00 - 21:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Save the Date
Two-Eared Listening, Two-Eyed Seeing: Listening to the Elders
Building on the momentum of the significant Two-Eared Listening Gathering (2021), we are pleased to announce three unique local events with the originator of Two-Eyed Seeing, Elder Albert Marshall (Eskasoni, Mi’kma’ki)
Location: St. John’s/Online
The Beothuk Story: What are we hearing? What are we seeing?
Thursday, June 1, 2023
7:00 – 9:30 pm
A viewing of The Beothuk Story, by Chris Aylward, followed by an Elder Circle response and dialogue.
RSVP
twoearedlistening@gmail.com
Click here for more information on these worthwhile events.

National Administrative Law Week - June 5-9, 2023
2023-06-05 08:00 - 2023-06-09 17:00 UTC | Online
Presented by: Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice

Price per person: See all prices on bottom page, including: Symposium & Roundtable Package (+ webinar as added bonus), member-rates, early bird fee, etc.
Location: Online & In Person

SECURED REGISTRATION FORM

COVID-19
Join your colleagues from across Canada in person or online for this first edition of the National Administrative Law Week, organized jointly by the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ) and the Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals (CCAT). This five-day, cutting-edge training program offers a variety of activities on topical administrative law issues. More details will be announced in the coming weeks. Save the dates!
Who is it for?
The whole legal community is invited: tribunal members, lawyers, judges, academics and law students.
Activities

June 5, 2023: 90-minute Admin Law Webinar (Joint Program) (details to come)
June 6–7, 2023: Decision Writing Seminar (Joint Program) l Online only
June 8, 2023: CCAT Symposium l In person & online (details to come)
June 9, 2023: CIAJ National Roundtable on Administrative Law l In person & online

Note: It is possible to attend the activities separately.
Prices
Note: Early Bird Special fees available FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY
− Package: Symposium & Roundtable (Webinar as added bonus):
In-person
CCAT or CIAJ Members: $850 ($1,000 after April 14, 3023)
Non-members: $1,200 ($1,400 after April 14, 2023)
Online
CCAT or CIAJ Members: $1,100
Non-members: $1,500
− CCAT Symposium Only (June 8, 2023) OR CIAJ Roundtable Only (June 9, 2023):
In-person
CCAT or CIAJ Members: $500 ($600 after April 14, 2023)
Non-members: $700 ($800 after April 14, 2023)
Online
CCAT or CIAJ Members: $550
Non-members: $750
− Webinar only (June 5, 2023):
CCAT or CIAJ Members: $45
Non-members: $85
− Cocktail only:
CCAT Symposium (June 9, 2023): $50
CIAJ Roundtable (June 8, 2023): $50

Contact
For further information, please contact the Project Manager of Multidisciplinary Programs, Mary Plagakis
Tel.: 514-731-2855
Email: mary.plagakis@ciaj-icaj.ca

Cancellation Policy:

30 days or more before the event: Administration fees of $40
7 days or more before the event: 50% of registration fees
Less than 7 days before the event: No refund

At any time, a participant may be replaced by another person without charge
COVID-19 Requirements
To protect everyone’s health, the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice asks participants, CIAJ staff, faculty members and speakers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they benefit from a recognized medical exemption. This requirement is in addition to any restrictions or vaccination requirements that may be in force in the jurisdiction or at the venue where the event is being held. Masks are strongly recommended.

Prosecution and Defence of Sexual Offences 2023 - Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
2023-06-05 09:00 - 16:30 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Are you prepared for the array of new challenges presented by sexual assault files?

Monday, June 5, 2023
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
via webinar only
—Rebroadcast—
Summer Series 2023
Friday, July 21, 2023
Friday, July 28, 2023
On the rebroadcast date, you will have until midnight of that rebroadcast date to access the course. Please note that technical support will be available during regular CLEBC business hours.
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 1,500+ videos and 5,400+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date.
Who should attend: This course will be of interest to all counsel who handle sexual offences, both Crown counsel and defence counsel, as well as law enforcement officers. This course will also be of interest to counsel who handle civil sexual violence actions.
Learning level: All levels
Sexual assault presents unique challenges for both defence and prosecution. As the law evolves to reflect new understanding of the experiences of different complainants, practitioners must carefully balance the rights and defences of the accused with accommodations for complainants.
This crucial one-day course will explore the complex law related to sexual assault prosecutions, including issues related to the examination of witnesses, third-party records, witness accommodation, and sentencing.
Criminal lawyers, both Crown and defence at all levels of experience, along with law enforcement officers, are encouraged to attend this extensive and important course.
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). Please note: The CPD hours of the rebroadcast will either meet or exceed the CPD hours of the original live webinar course.
Course Chairs
Mila Shah — Crown Counsel, Ministry of Attorney General, Vancouver
Kevin B. Westell — Pender Litigation, Vancouver

Pricing
EARLY BIRD
Register by May 8/23
Regular Price
After May 8/23

Live Webinar
$492 $443
$549 $492

Live Webinar Articled Student
$274.50 $246
$274.50 $246

Summer Series 2023
EARLY BIRD
Register by June 19/23
Regular Price
After June 19/23

Rebroadcast
$446
$495

Rebroadcast Articled Student
$247.50
$247.50

Are you an Indigenous lawyer or community member?
Click here for special pricing.

Do you need financial assistance?
Click here for bursary information.
Experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19?
You may be eligible for further reductions in our course prices.
Please contact Customer Service for more information.
Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.

Just want the materials from the course?
Subscribe to Online Course Materials and access 5,400+ papers produced for CLEBC courses since 2001.
Want to register for a course now, but prefer a monthly payment plan?
Check out our Easy Pay Plan.
CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Raymond Lee
rlee@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

Decision Writing Seminar - Joint program with CCAT (2023 Edition)
2023-06-06 08:00 - 2023-06-07 17:00 UTC | Online
Price per person: * Early Bird Special Fee (CIAJ or CCAT MEMBER): $1100 / Non member: $1,200 (*after April 15, 2023: $1,300 / $1,400)
Location: Online
Bilingual program
Participation in this program is accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory.
This two-day seminar on decision writing, offered jointly by CIAJ and the Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals (CCAT), is designed for members of administrative agencies, boards, tribunals, etc. The seminar provides essential tools for decision writers, new or experienced, to improve their decision writing skills. It includes lectures, discussions, and workshops that stress the nature of good prose, gender neutral language and the special requirements and challenges of decision writing. Since the art of writing is a skill that can be improved through practice, much of the instruction will center on practical written exercises. Each attendee will be assigned an instructor who will read a sample of the attendee’s writing prior to the seminar and coach the attendees during the seminar workshops.
Registration
Please contact the Project Manager of Judicial Programs, Vicki Gondek
Tel.: 514-731-2855, extension 6
Email: vicki.gondek@ciaj-icaj.ca

Cancellation Policy:

30 days or more before the event: Administration fees of $40
7 days or more before the event: 50% of registration fees
Less than 7 days before the event: No refund

At any time, a participant may be replaced by another person without charge

Mediation: Facilitating Conflict Resolution by Achieve Centre for Leadership
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-09 | Online
This is a live virtual event using Zoom, an online meeting platform. Please check your system requirements prior to registering.

Unresolved conflict is time consuming and limits the productivity of everyone involved. Mediation is an essential skill for anyone who works in situations where they are responsible for helping others with interpersonal tension. When two people can’t resolve a conflict on their own, a third party may be needed to facilitate a conversation to help resolve the conflict. This skills-based workshop provides the tools to work with people in conflict to clarify misunderstandings, identify interests, and work towards options for resolving the conflict. Participants will work with scenarios that help them prepare to intervene and resolve conflict situations.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Name the roadblocks to effective mediation
Identify the qualities of an effective mediator
Recall how to use key mediation skills and strategies
Describe the pre-mediation considerations
Recall how to use the five phases of mediation
Identify the post-mediation considerations

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view webinar materials

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically

Some of the Topics Included

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Spectrum
Types of Mediation
Understanding Conflict Dynamics
Assessing the Conflict
Road Blocks to Effective Mediation
Qualities of a Mediator
Mediation Skills and Strategies
How to Introduce the Mediation Process
Pre-Mediation Considerations
The Five Phases of Mediation
Post-Mediation Considerations

Target Audience
This is an intermediate level workshop for human resources personnel, leaders, managers and supervisors, and anyone who responsible for helping others with interpersonal tension.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.

Trainer: David Jung
David is a mediation and leadership specialist, with more than 25 years of experience. He has a degree in Philosophy, a diploma in Counselling, a Master of Arts in Christian Counselling, as well as certifications in Conflict Resolution and Mediation. He has done mediation and conflict resolution work for organizations in Canada, the United States and internationally, and holds a Qualified Mediator designation from the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada. In addition to training and consulting with ACHIEVE and his non-profit group, David works in the field of mediation where he volunteers as a mediator for the court diversion program in Manitoba. In whatever role David finds himself, his passion for motivating people to continue on their personal journey of learning and growth shines through. David believes that no matter what our role is in the workplace, we can all continue to grow in our skills to improve our own life and to help improve the lives of others. As a trainer, he is known for his dynamic workshop facilitation that combines humour and real-world application.

Planning for & Managing Difficult Beneficiaries with Charles Ticker
2023-06-08 13:30 - 15:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
Learning Options
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.
Registration Fee
Save $25
Register on or before May 19, 2023
$140.00 + HST
Register after May 19, 2023
$165.00 + HST
Groups Save
Register 3+ attendees and save up to 25%. See our group discounts here. Contact jennifer@seminarpartners.ca.
CPD Credit Hours
CPD Hours (live presentation*)

ON: This program contains 1.5 Substantive hours.
BC: This program has been approved for 1.5 CPD hours.
SK: CPD application is pending.

Lawyers in other mandatory CPD jurisdictions may count their attendance towards their CPD requirement/plan.
Seminar Partners is an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario and a pre-approved CPD Provider of the Law Society of British Columbia.
*The circumstances under which CPD credit will be recognized for watching archive programs vary by province. If you are viewing the recording of the live webinar, please verify with your law society the circumstances under which they will recognize CPD hours for the recording.
Technical Information
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.
Satisfaction Guarantee
At Seminar Partners, we’re proud of the quality of our programs and presenters. An overwhelming 98% of our participants say they would recommend the program they have taken to their colleagues. If, after having attended a program in its entirety, you are not satisfied that the program has enhanced your understanding of the subject, and you notify us of this in writing the same day, we will give you a credit toward another program of comparable price.
Who Should Attend
This program will appeal to lawyers whose practice includes estate planning and administration, especially those who advise or act as executors and trustees.
About the Program
Difficult beneficiaries can create a long, expensive and unpleasant estate administration. From feeling slighted to simply misunderstanding the process, disgruntled beneficiaries can act out in any number of ways. Examples include inserting themselves into administration of the estate, threatening to sue or contest the will, withholding necessary information, or harassing the executor. Fortunately, many of the dynamics that lead to difficult beneficiaries can be anticipated and even avoided. In this entertaining and highly practical presentation, veteran estate mediator and litigator Charles Ticker reveals the circumstances that give rise to difficult beneficiaries and offers important planning, drafting and estate administration advice to avoid conflict and help protect the estate, other beneficiaries, and the executor from unnecessary drama and possible legal claims. Drawing on a blend of psychological research, cases from his own practice and noted celebrity estates, Charles describes typical troublesome or uncooperative beneficiary scenarios, and shares defensive planning and administration strategies to head off common and not so common beneficiary complaints. By the end of the program, you’ll be more aware of situations that contain heightened risk for difficult beneficiaries, and you’ll have new tools to successfully plan for and manage difficult beneficiaries. Don’t miss this opportunity to get practical solutions to one of the biggest challenges that estate practitioners and executors face!
Meet Your Presenter
Charles B. Ticker is a Toronto based mediator and estate litigator with over 40 years of experience. He restricts his practice to estate litigation, estate administration and mediation of estate disputes. Charles has appeared as counsel at all levels of Court in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal. He is a member of the Canadian and Ontario Bar Association (Trusts and Estates and ADR sections), and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. An active writer and presenter, Charles has chaired and spoken at several legal conferences on estate issues and mediation. He publishes a blog “The Sibling Fight” which deals with sibling disputes in estate matters. He has produced a CD set entitled “How to Make the Most of your Mediation” and is the author of the book, Bobby Gets Bubkes: Navigating the Sibling Estate Fight. A graduate of McGill University and Osgoode Hall Law School, he is a past recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Charles is listed in Best Lawyers in Canada for Trusts and Estates.

“Very useful presentation with some good tips.”
“Comprehensive program, covered all of the ground promised.”
“Some good suggestions and valuable information. I enjoyed the courses. Thank you.”
“Information provided was very relevant to an estate practice and well presented.”
“Informative presentation. I appreciated the quotes, stories and caselaw attached to the materials.”
“Enjoyable and informative. Useful for my personal situation as much as my professional practice.”

REGISTER HERE
