Date: November 18-20, 2025 Location: In person - Ottawa (ON), & Online REGISTER OVERVIEW The rule of law is a foundational principle of society, essential for the flourishing of democracy. It creates an environment where governance is just, transparent, and accountable, fostering public confidence. However, when this confidence erodes, the community’s willingness to engage with the legal system diminishes,...
Lawyer-researcher KK Pinkowski, whose PhD dissertation was on rest deficits in law, and lawyer-counsellor Michael Kahn will speak about both rest and sleep (a subset of rest.) Panelists will discuss why lawyers resist (and devalue) rest. Both BC and Saskatchewan lawyers will receive CPD credits for this presentation. Registration is through LAP BC. Register here....
Our communication skills and style are essential to positive and productive relations. Effective communication requires us to be clear about our own thoughts and desires, and also to be responsive to those of others. Assertive communicators express ideas and feelings in transparent, open, and direct ways – stating their needs clearly and without defensiveness. In...
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association Family Law Committee in Partnership with the Malaysian Bar, present Small Clients, Big Responsibilities; The Role of Lawyers in Child Representation. 7.00am London GMT / 8.00am WAT / 9.00am CAT / 12.30pm IST / 3.00pm MYT, SGT & HKT / 5.00pm PGT / 6.00pm AEDT A heavy responsibility that goes beyond...
NOTICE OF A HEARING DATE Respondent: Andrew Martin Date: November 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Offices of the Law Society, 196-198 Water Street General Nature of the Charges: In 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...
*This program features real-time video 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. Technical Information: Live webinars allow you to view faculty, see their presentation slides,...
Advancing Family Dispute Resolution in Atlantic Canada The Family Dispute Resolution Institute Atlantic (FDRIA) is proud to announce the launch of the first annual Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Week in Atlantic Canada, taking place from November 24 to 28, 2025. This year’s theme, Advancing Family Dispute Resolution in Atlantic Canada, highlights the growing importance of peaceful, out-of-court solutions for families...