The Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Court (IPVIC) is a specialized criminal court using an intervention-based approach to address the complex issues of intimate partner violence. Currently, IPVIC operates in St. John’s and Stephenville but is expanding operations to central Newfoundland and will be housed in the Grand Falls – Windsor court. IPVIC uses a treatment-based...
In-Person: 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street OR Online: Via Zoom Seminar Overview Dispute resolution processes are now recognized as mainstream processes, as opposed to alternative processes, that take pressure off the courts and increase access to justice. Duties to use dispute resolution processes are incorporated into legislation and lawyers’ Codes of Ethics....
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) launched CCDC Document Webinars, an exciting new initiative aimed at providing information and guidance about the content and use of our standard construction documents. We have heard your questions and are ready to provide simple yet comprehensive answers! These author-led sessions are designed to explain the underlying principles behind...
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) launched CCDC Document Webinars, an exciting new initiative aimed at providing information and guidance about the content and use of our standard construction documents. We have heard your questions and are ready to provide simple yet comprehensive answers! These author-led sessions are designed to explain the underlying principles behind...
September 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (Cocktail Reception to follow at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm) Registration Includes: Seminar attendance Lunch and light refreshments Cocktail reception To register for this seminar, please click the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gCvKSG81S0WMKmDvoyYEaw A link to join the webinar shall be emailed to you following registration. In-person attendance is...
Date: Monday, September 12, 2022 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Seminar Overview This seminar will discuss equality rights, including Charter considerations, procedural and evidentiary issues as well as law reform in the context of adult guardianship law. Specific topics to be addressed will include: The Nova Scotia Story of Law Reform to Bring Guardianship...
Seminar Overview In his recent paper entitled “The Litigator and Mental Health”, Chief Justice George R. Strathy noted the enhanced awareness of the importance of mental health in our society and the legal profession brought about by the global pandemic. Chief Justice Strathy has kindly agreed to speak to our membership about mental health and...
