The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) Webinar by the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)
2024-01-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
On January 15, join the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) for a one-hour webinar at 2 p.m. to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
During this event, you will learn:

Who is eligible for the AICLF
What costs the AICLF can cover
The kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for
How the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada
Why the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own

During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF.
Registration and attendance details:

Register for the event at this link
The registration deadline is 5 p.m., January 13
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

For more information, please contact:
Ken Partridge
kpartridge@isans.ca
Platform: Microsoft Teams

Intermediate Family Law Mediation by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2024-01-17 - 2024-01-19 | 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 those wishing to enhance their mediation skills and understanding. This course is essential for new family mediators.
Learning level: Intermediate/Advanced
The third course in CLEBC’s Family Law Mediation curriculum, this program will give you a better understanding of family dynamics and power in mediation. You will also learn about process design options and have the opportunity to enhance your interview skills through role-play and exercises.
Finally, you will hear about how to document and record sessions, agreements, and memorandums of understanding to give you a better understanding of the nature and source of conflict in the context of family dispute resolution, as well as the role and objectives of a mediator.
For those wishing to become Family Law Mediators under the Family Law Act, this is the third of four courses in our 80-hour curriculum.
This course will count for 24 hours of mediation training and will include exercises and role-plays in mediation settings.
Please note: This course is offered remotely through a Zoom platform. A device equipped with a camera and microphone will be required to participate.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Family Dispute Resolution, and Family Law Mediation Fundamentals or equivalent training.
Qualify as a Family Law Mediator: 80 hours of Family Law Mediation Training including Screening for Family Violence Training!
Register for all 5 courses and receive 25% off the regular price*
*Contact Customer Service to take advantage of this offer.
1. Introduction to Family Dispute Resolution
hursday and Friday, September 14 and 15, 2023
2. Family Violence Screening Training
Tuesday and Wednesday, September 26 and 27, 2023

3. Family Law Mediation Fundamentals
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, November 1, 2, and 3, 2023
4. Intermediate Family Law Mediation
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, January 17, 18, and 19, 2024
5. Advanced Family Mediation
Thursday and Friday, April 25 and 26, 2024
*DISCLAIMER: Learners are required to participate fully in the course. “Full participation” is in the faculty’s sole discretion. Activities such as reading the paper, watching videos on the computer, not being present, engaging in phone calls, and disrupting the class with irrelevant activities will demonstrate a lack of full participation.

THE CHAIRS OF THIS COURSE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REVOKE [MEDIATION] ACCREDITATION TO DISTRACTED OR “NON-PRESENT” INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN THE COURSE.

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 24 hours (including a minimum of 2 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chairs
Carol W. Hickman, KC — Virgin Hickman, Vancouver
Arlene H. Henry, KC — Arlene H. Henry Law Corporation, Vancouver

Pricing

EARLY BIRD
Register by Dec. 20/23
Regular Price
After Dec. 20/23

Webinar
$1,574
$1,749

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Registration includes an electronic copy of the workshop materials.

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CLEBC Program Coordinator
Darsey Meredith
darseym@cle.bc.ca

Webinar – Sleep and Your Wellness: More Info on the Business of Sleep (CPD 374) - by the Law Society of Saskatchewan
2024-01-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Your time and well-being are important — especially in a profession that demands attention to detail on every file and managing (sometimes) stressful client situations. You need to be alert and well-rested to perform at your best. After 2022’s popular introduction, Break the Cycle: Stress and Poor Sleep, our sleep experts, Marlee Boyle and Leah Corkum, return with more great info for you to develop and maintain healthy sleep habits. They aim to improve your sleep, which can boost your focus and capacity to handle the rigours of the law. Check out this practical program to see if you can get a better night’s sleep. You’ll notice the change it can make in the personal and professional you.

-Discover tips, tools, and techniques to sleep well in the midst of stressful situations
-Understand what constitutes insomnia and how to battle it
-Learn how to ameliorate the effects of jet lag and time zone changes

AI and Ethics in Contract Review and Due Diligence by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association
2024-01-18 | Online
Includes

Overview of AI in contract review and due diligence, including its benefits and drawbacks.
Ethical considerations in using AI in contract review and due diligence, such as ensuring accuracy, avoiding bias, and maintaining confidentiality.
Best practices for using AI ethically in contract review and due diligence, such as training personnel and conducting regular audits.

Inclusive of this episode, and any other webinar hosted by the CLA (unless specified) are free to attend the live session. However, if the session is missed, only the recording will be available as part of the member benefit package.
Practical examples:
Use of AI tools such as natural language processing and machine learning in contract analysis and review.
Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of AI tools, such as natural language processing and machine learning, in contract analysis and review.
Addressing concerns related to bias and maintaining confidentiality when using AI in due diligence processes.
Time: 7am EST / 1pm GMT / 2pm WAT / 3pm CAT / 4pm BST / 9pm MYT
Date: Thursday 18th January 2024
Speakers:
Desmond Israel ESQ
Genevieve Epatti
Moderators:
Richard Amarh ESQ
Register here
The series comprises an additional 4 episodes exploring the role of AI cross practice as follows:

Episode 4 February 2024 : AI and Ethics in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Episode 5 March 2024 : AI and Ethics in Intellectual Property
Episode 6 April 2024 : AI and Ethics in Access to Justice

*Certificate of Attendance given on request*

Organiser

The Commonwealth Lawyers Association.

Shortcuts to Proof: How to Avoid Leading Evidence (or Lead Less of It) by the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
2024-01-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
Seminar Overview
Join Professor Robert J. Currie, K.C. for a wide-ranging Continuing Professional Development Seminar Series comprised of five informative sessions that will refresh and deepen your understanding of the fundamental principles, pitfalls, and practical aspects of evidence law.
Members may register for all five seminars at a discounted rate. Alternatively, members may register for individual sessions by following the links in the descriptions below. The first four seminars will be delivered online only, while the final seminar will have an in-person attendance option. Members should be aware that they will have access to recordings of the lectures if they are unable to participate at the noted date(s)/time(s).
Register for all 5 Sessions
Session 1: Back to Basics: Purposes, Sources & Fundamental Concepts of Canadian Evidence Law – November 30, 2023
Session 2: Shortcuts to Proof: How to Avoid Leading Evidence (or Lead Less of It) – January 18, 2024
Session 3: Opinion Evidence: Admissibility, Pitfalls – February 20, 2024
Session 4: Famous and Frustrating: The Law of Hearsay – March 19, 2024
Session 5: Documents, Electronic Documents, and Affidavits – April 16, 2024
Session 1 : Back to Basics: Purposes, Sources & Fundamental Concepts of Canadian Evidence Law
Thursday November 30, 2023, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

In this foundational session, we will embark on a journey through the bedrock of Evidence Law, exploring essential sources and core concepts. After a review of relevance, materiality, and the distinction between direct and circumstantial evidence, we will delve into the Supreme Court’s “Principled Approach,” with attention to how evidence rules differ in civil and criminal cases. The burdens and standards of proof will also be examined, laying a strong groundwork for the subsequent sessions.
Register for Session 1
Session 2: Shortcuts to Proof: How to Avoid Leading Evidence (or Lead Less of It)
Thursday, January 18, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Session 2 will equip you with the tools to streamline and reduce the amount of evidence that you are required to lead in trials and hearings. We’ll dive into the world of presumptions and the strategic use of formal admissions, agreed statements of fact, and in-trial agreements. Furthermore, we’ll unravel the intricacies of judicial notice, enabling you to navigate this valuable shortcut to proof.
Register for Session 2
Session 3: Opinion Evidence: Admissibility, Pitfalls
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Opinion evidence can be a tricky terrain to navigate, but in Session 3, we will demystify it for you. Starting with the common law bar on witnesses giving opinions, we will examine the expert opinion exception. You’ll gain insights into the qualification of experts, the White Burgess test for admissibility, and how the law deals with expert bias. We’ll also shed light on the lay opinion exception, looking at traditional categories and the “principled” lay opinion exception, as well as the troublesome line between lay and expert opinion.
Register for Session 3
Session 4: Famous and Frustrating: The Law of Hearsay
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Session 4 is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of hearsay evidence and the rules that govern its admissibility. We’ll begin by defining and identifying hearsay, followed by an examination of the Supreme Court’s “principled approach” to hearsay, emphasizing the crucial factors of necessity and reliability. As we explore hearsay exceptions (including the “principled exception”), you’ll gain a firm grasp of how this intricate web of rules operates. We’ll also compare and contrast the treatment of hearsay evidence in criminal and civil contexts.
Register for Session 4
Session 5: Documents, Electronic Documents, and Affidavits
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
In the final session, we’ll tackle the multifaceted world of documents, electronic records, and affidavits. We will carefully unpack the distinctions between authentication, the “original document” rule and admissibility. Our exploration will extend to the challenges of authenticating electronic documents and data, such as social media content, under the Canada Evidence Act and the NL Evidence Act. We’ll also delve into the practical but nuanced art of affidavit-writing, highlighting examples of both effective and flawed affidavits, highlighting best practices and pitfalls to avoid.
Register for Session 5
Seminar Presenter
Robert J. Currie, K.C.
Robert J. Currie, K.C. is Distinguished Research Professor at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, where his teaching areas include: evidence; Canadian, international & cross-border criminal law; civil procedure; international law; and advocacy. He is a member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society and has appeared as counsel at all levels of court in Nova Scotia, as well as the Federal Court. An award-winning teacher, Professor Currie is a frequent contributor to CPD and judicial education seminars, and his scholarly work has been cited at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. His most recent book is the edited collection Transnational and Cross-Border Criminal Law: Canadian Perspectives (Irwin, 2023).
Registration Fee
Option 1: $172.50 ($150.00 + HST) per seminar
Option 2: $560.00 ($500.00 + HST) for all five seminars (recordings can be made available)
HST # R108086463
CPD Credit
3 hours per seminar (15 hours total)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law by Osgoode Hall Law School
2024-01-22 - 2024-01-23 | Online
Artificial intelligence is disrupting and revolutionizing a broad spectrum of industries. While innovation creates the potential for new opportunities, AI has also opened the door to a multitude of novel legal issues, challenges and risks.
Organizations – and their advisors – need to understand what AI actually is, how the technology works, and the legal impact AI is having across practice areas.
Over two full days, a leading faculty of industry and legal experts, will help you decode need-to-know technology and terminology, guide you through the evolving AI regulatory framework in Canada and abroad, and provide practical insights and strategies on how to prepare and comply. You will receive up-to-date knowledge and tools to help you create compliance frameworks and policies to competently manage your business in a changing world.

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

What you’ll learn

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence – what it is and isn’t, understanding the technology and terminology, and different models
Practical applications of AI in businesses
Overview of the AI regulatory landscape in Canada, the US and EU
The impact of AI on privacy law
How to establish compliance frameworks to mitigate risk
The use of AI in the criminal justice process and its impact on evidence
IP issues for AI-generated content
Ethical implications of AI, including access to justice, surveillance, bias and human rights issues
Understanding options for AI insurance and assessing risk
How to develop an AI policy for your business
What’s next for AI and how to best prepare?

Who Should Attend

Lawyers interested or advising on artificial intelligence (AI), technology, privacy, data security, intellectual property law
In-house counsel
Government and regulatory counsel or representatives
Compliance and risk management professionals
Privacy, information, security and technology officers
Professionals in a managerial, executive or director position looking to increase their knowledge of artificial intelligence

FREE International Virtual Recruitment Fair by the Provincial Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism
2024-01-24 10:30 - 14:30 | Online
The Provincial Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism would like to invite you to participate in our FREE International Virtual Recruitment Fair. This fair is targeting international talent from South Asia and the Middle East and is promising to be a very well-attended event. It will be a great opportunity to meet with qualified candidates for your business.
Click here to register now or email Sarah Thompson at sarahthompson@gov.nl.ca to get started!
Key Information for employers to note:

Employers will need to create an event booth where interested candidates will go to learn more about your company and employment opportunities. Once registered you will receive step-by-step guidance on how to do this. However, if you need help to create your booth, please email Burke at burkebrokenshire@gov.nl.ca for assistance.
**Employers can log in to the event platform once your booth is complete at https://newfoundlandandlabradorcanada4.vfairs.ca/ and begin reviewing resumes, shortlisting candidates and scheduling interviews as soon as you create your booth.** This is a new feature with this fair and highly recommended!
There will be an info session prior to the fair where you will get your questions answered about the fair and how to hire through the NL Provincial Nominee Program and Atlantic Immigration Program.
Job seekers will have the opportunity to browse the platform and apply for jobs one week before the start of the virtual fair.

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Key Dates

January 15 – Booth Creation Deadline (soft deadline)
January 17 – Virtual Fair Opened to Attendees to Browse the Platform
January 22 @ 10:30 am – Employer Immigration Programs Info Session and Event Platform and Booth Walk-through
January 24 – Event is live from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Seminar on Personal Prejudices and Cognitive Biases [2024 Edition] by the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice
2024-01-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Online
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SECURED REGISTRATION FORM

Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation
Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act.

Video Recording
Everyone who registered for this seminar will have access to the video recording afterwards.
Registration: This program is for judges and administrative decision-makers only. To register, please see the contact information on bottom page.
Schedule: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Summary
Understanding unconscious and cognitive biases is essential to promoting fair outcomes. This seminar aims to raise judges and administrative decision-makers’ awareness of prejudices and biases and to prevent them from having an impact on their decisions.
The program aims to provide participants with tools to recognize personal prejudices and cognitive biases in the decision-making process, help judges and administrative decision-makers to address these biases, and encourage them to suspend their judgment and maintain deliberative engagement from beginning to end of the decision-making process.
Several strategies are offered in this training, including checklists to detect biases, decision-making matrices, and breakdowns, sequencing the reception of information in a manner that reduces the effects of biases, and considering an outside view in evaluating the facts and law.
Topics Overview

What are personal prejudices and cognitive biases and why should adjudicators care about them?
How does the decision-making process unfold?
What are the instances in which prejudices and biases present themselves in the decision-making process?
How can we reduce the influence of prejudices and biases on adjudicators?

Co-Chairs

The Honourable Justice Peter Lauwers, Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Honourable Justice James W. O’Reilly, Federal Court, CIAJ’s Past President
The Honourable Justice Daniel W. Payette, Superior Court of Québec

Speakers

The Honourable Justice Azim Hussain, Superior Court of Quebec
The Honourable Justice Peter Lauwers, Court of Appeal for Ontario
Dr. Toni Schmader, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia
The Honourable Justice Palbinder Kaur Shergill, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Kathryn M. Stanchi, E.L. Cord Foundation Professor of Law, William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Honourable Chief Justice Michael Tulloch, Court of Appeal for Ontario

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

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Webinar
2024-01-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
The Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia offers assistance to permanent residents and new Canadian citizens looking to upgrade their credentials to find work in their field, or a related field.
The Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) is a federally-sponsored program that provides micro-loans to assist permanent residents or new citizens in acquiring the training they need to pursue their career goals. This program covers all of Atlantic Canada, including Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia is hosting an event exploring how this initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
During this webinar, participants will learn:

Who is eligible for the AICLF
What costs the AICLF can cover
The kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for
How the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada
Why the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own

For more information or to register for this session taking place on 29 January 2024, please register before the deadline on 25 January 2023, please [click here].

Real Estate Appraisal Reports 2024: What Lawyers Need to Know by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2024-02-01 | Online
Learn how to identify and expose any flaws in an appraisal report
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Who should attend: Lawyers working in the areas of real estate, creditors’ remedies, foreclosures, family law, and estates; in-house counsel and those working with the Department of Justice; municipal officers, architects, engineers, urban developers, and consultants
Learning level: All levels
These are volatile times: real estate prices are rising rapidly, and financial institutions are trending toward requiring minimal appraisal reports. If you have cases involving foreclosure, matrimonial settlement, probate, or appraiser negligence, where residential or commercial appraisal reports are a part of the evidence, then you need to know how to review appraisal reports.
Join us to learn the quick check system of reviewing appraisals that can identify and expose any flaws in an appraisal report. You will be provided with inside information about appraisers and appraisal reports not normally disclosed outside the appraisal community.
You will learn about:

the current trend towards “desk top” appraisal reports, and their liability issue
problematic mistakes that occur in most appraisal reports
appraiser professional standards and how to use them in appraiser negligence cases
how to quick-check any appraisal report for mechanical flaws
how the cost approach works and why it is the best representation of value
how to review the sales comparison approach and the mechanics of all adjustments
mistakes in condo appraisal reports and how to quickly calculate the correct value
how to detect appraiser fraud
how to argue appraiser negligence cases

This course is guaranteed to change the way you look at appraisals and appraisers, giving you a big advantage in litigation. Included is a 76-page book that completely covers all aspects of appraisal review.
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 Chair
Steven G. Coull — Forensic Appraisal Reviewer, Strategic International Appraisement Services, Parksville

Pricing
EARLY BIRD
Register by Jan. 4/24
Regular Price
After Jan. 4/24

In-person*
$584
$654

In-person Articled Student*
$372
$372

Webinar
$494
$564

Webinar Articled Student
$282
$282

*Please note: The in-person session is dependent on a minimum number of registrants and may not be confirmed until 4 weeks before the course date.
Are you an Indigenous lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal or community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members. (*discount applies to Regular prices, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.
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Teresa Sheward
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Advanced Leadership Program by the Gardiner Centre *IN PERSON*
2024-02-05 - 2024-02-08
The Advanced Leadership Program supports senior leaders who want to improve performance, empower teams, grow organizations, and succeed in the competitive environment in which they operate. This program is proven to build leaders who are more strategic, innovative, motivational, and valued contributors to their organizations on a broader level.

Participants of the Advanced Leadership Program will:

Build critical leadership skills
Experience one-on-one executive coaching
Improve strategic communication skills
Foster committed teams
Drive organizational change and success
Collaborate with top-notch industry peers and grow your network

The 14-day program is offered in five modules over five months. Each course is delivered by our expert instructors who provide results-oriented, practical content, combined with real-world experiences and learning activities that help solidify participant knowledge and practice. In addition, this program features high-profile business leaders as guest speakers. The learning experience encourages discussion, debate, and networking where participants learn from each other as well as from our leadership experts.
Key Learning Outcomes

Understand your personal leadership style and leverage it to improve your coaching and mentoring skills.
Enhance your ability to motivate, engage and inspire others.
Learn effective communication and delegation techniques to enhance and expand your networks and relationships both in and out of the organization.
Gain the ability to make strategic decisions with more confidence and proficiently adapt to change by understanding the effect of high-impact organizational strategies on growth and productivity.
Know how to create committed leadership teams, more efficient performance, less turnover, stronger leaders, and positive outcomes.
Understand how to create a vision for the future of your organization and its responsibilities to the community.
Develop relationships with and learn from a network of leaders from a variety of organizations and backgrounds.

Program Schedule

Module 1: Leading Self
February 5 – 8, 2024

Module 2: Leading Others
March 11 – 13, 2024

Module 3: Leading Organizational Strategy
April 15 – 17, 2024

Module 4: Leading Beyond the Organization
May 13 – 15, 2024

Module 5: Leadership in Action
June 3, 2024

Program Content
Leading Self
Advancing leadership abilities begins with the individual. Cited as one of the most critical leadership skills, participants will start the program by building deeper self-awareness. Through critical self-analysis and personal assessments, participants will learn how their strengths and weaknesses impact their effectiveness as a leader. These insights will build the foundation that will enable participants to enhance communication and leadership across the organization.

Understanding Leadership Styles Part 1
Gain an understanding of how the qualities of leaders differ from those of managers. Participants will understand the scope of their influence as a leader. They will learn the five best practices of Legacy Leadership and review the competencies related to these best practices. Leadership styles will be discussed and participants will explore how the best practices of leadership interact with personal leadership style. A 360-degree leadership assessment (Multi-Factor Leadership Questionnaire) is completed as a homework assignment with the feedback reviewed in Module 2 of the Program.
Developing a Personal Vision through Coaching and Mentoring
Learn how to coach and be coached. Participants will understand the differences and similarities between coaching and mentoring and create a personal vision for each. Participants are assigned an executive coach that they will work with personally throughout the remainder of the program to help them develop personal leadership abilities.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence is not just about managing emotions. It involves engaging a distinct combination of emotional, personal, and interpersonal skills and competencies that are essential to leadership and management success. Emotional intelligence skills’ training helps team leaders and managers to become aware of how their own EQ is impacting all other leadership skills. Participants will uncover their dominant leadership style and gain an understanding of the impact that their leadership style might be having on their direct reports and other colleagues. Participants will learn how emotional intelligence can impact performance, engagement, and productivity in their employees and work on improving their own EQ competencies.

Leading Others
A leader’s ability to effectively communicate, delegate and negotiate will influence others at each level of the organization. Participants will learn tools and techniques to build trust, enhance relationships and inspire people towards a common goal. Participants will gain effective negotiation strategies to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes when negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.

Understanding Leadership Style Part 2
Gain an understanding of how the qualities of leaders differ from those of managers. Participants will understand the scope of their influence as a leader. They will learn the five best practices of Legacy Leadership and review the competencies related to these best practices. Leadership styles will be discussed and participants will explore how the best practices of leadership interact with personal leadership styles. This course is a continuation of Module 1.
Engaging Others
Explore how good communication skills, effective listening, and feedback are critical tools for engaging a wide range of people both inside and outside the organization. Reflect on who to have expanded relationships with, why these relationships are important, and what kind of relationship is preferred. Participants will learn how to create allies, build trust, and avoid actions that reduce trust.
Developing Negotiation Skills
Learn how to arrive at ‘win-win’ solutions while achieving mutual business gain. Participants learn techniques to strengthen their negotiation position, acquire better deals and contracts, and enhance stakeholder relationships.

Leading Organizational Strategy
With a deep understanding of their leadership style and new practices to engage others, participants are ready to effect growth and change through organizational strategy. Participants will learn to assess organizational readiness for change, develop and prioritize change strategies and objectives, analyze risk and overcome resistance. Participants will leave the module feeling confident in their ability to manage and lead organizational strategy.

Inclusive Leadership
Evidence-based studies show that inclusive leaders create diverse and inclusive workplaces that in turn produce highly engaged employees and greater organizational performance. Inclusive Leadership training will provide leaders with the tools to identify their own individual unconscious biases and preferences and how they may impact the workplace, identify the core traits of inclusive leaders and discuss leadership strategies to make the workplace a more inclusive environment.
Leading Strategy and Change
Learn how to develop a strategy for the successful implementation of change. Participants learn how to assess the organization’s readiness for change; create a vision for strategic change; develop and prioritize change strategies and objectives; analyze risk, and overcome resistance. The concept of Values and Principles in an organization is explored as well as strategies for aligning the Strategic Change Plan with the organization’s culture and objectives. A Change Model is explained to help participants understand the transition process and the implications for leaders.

Leading Beyond the Organization
Navigating and understanding your organization’s role in the market can be the key to success. By examining new approaches to risk management, participants will learn processes and tools to incorporate risk into their strategic plan. Leading Beyond the Organization will review Governance, Integrity, and Ethics best practices to build trust and know how to act with integrity. Finally, participants will examine the role of corporate social responsibility in their organization and understand how to balance its economic and social goals.

Governance, Integrity, and Ethics
Review director liability and governance best practices as well as ways to create trust and act with integrity to manage reputation risk. Participants will gain a better understanding of the role of a board director.
Strategic Risk Management
Learn the frameworks for identifying, assessing, understanding, acting on, and communicating risk issues in order to create a risk-smart work environment. Participants review recent innovations in risk management approaches and how to use risk management processes and tools for success. Participants learn how to use risk management to improve decision-making, increase capacity, and enhance performance. They also learn to identify risks in an organization; incorporate the assessment of these risks into strategic planning, and translate organizational values and objectives into daily actions focused on success and future planning.
Business Sustainability and Environmental Social Governance
Participants will understand how to balance social responsibility and environmental goals with the economic goals of the organization with the aim to develop an overall approach to organizational sustainability. Real-world examples will be given of organizations that have been successful at generating win-wins for both their organization and for society by incorporating environmental, social, and government goals into their business model.

Leadership in Action – Program Wrap-up
The final requirement of the program is the submission and presentation of an Applied Learning Report. The report focuses on the lessons learned in the program and gives participants the opportunity to share what they have put into practice or are attempting in their real-world environment.
Executive Coaching
In addition to the program modules, each participant is assigned an executive coach which they can avail of throughout the program to help them get the most out of their experience.
Recommended Background

Current leaders with a minimum of five years of experience as middle or senior managers.
High potential team members you wish to advance within your organization.
Senior leaders who would like a refresher in current business acumen.

Affidavit Secrets 2024 by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2024-02-05 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
Uncommon knowledge about effectively managing the most common form of evidence!
Monday, February 5, 2024
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Vancouver Location TBA
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Who should attend: Junior and intermediate litigators, paralegals, and legal support staff
Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate
Affidavits are the most important and common form of evidence that a litigator will ever encounter or use. In this intensive half-day program, expert litigators will take registrants through how not to draft an affidavit; how to dissect an affidavit from the other side; how to tell your client’s story as governed by law, practice, ethics, and the rules of evidence; and how to avoid common mistakes.
While one often learns best by making mistakes, here you can avoid embarrassment and potentially an award of costs. Let experienced counsel and an experienced Justice of the Supreme Court of BC take you through prime examples of improper affidavits, teaching you, in the process, exactly what not to do.
Do not miss this unique opportunity to learn how to master this essential skill set under the guidance of experienced counsel and Members of the Supreme Court of BC.
Learning Objectives

learn the essentials of good affidavit drafting
learn to avoid common and not-so-common pitfalls found in affidavit drafting
learn about best practices for handling affidavit evidence
test your knowledge of affidavit practice with problems taken from the real world
learn about ethics and professionalism and their relation to affidavit evidence

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 3 hours (this course will contain a minimum of .5 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management).
Course Chairs
Andrew P. Morrison — Shields Harney, Vancouver
John Douglas Shields — Shields Harney, Vancouver

Pricing
EARLY BIRD
Register by Jan. 8/24
Regular Price
After Jan. 8/24

In-person*
$247
$282

In-person Articled Student*
$141
$141

Webinar
$247
$282

Webinar Articled Student
$141
$141

*Please note: The in-person session is dependent on a minimum number of registrants and may not be confirmed until 4 weeks before the course date.
Are you an Indigenous lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal or community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members. (*discount applies to Regular prices, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.
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Public Safety Canada Panel Discussion – Children's Voices: The Empowerment and Inclusion of Children in the Response to Online Child Sexual Exploitation
2024-02-07 13:30 - 15:30 | Online
Public Safety Canada invites you to their second event to raise awareness and promote knowledge sharing amongst partners and stakeholders across Canada about the crime of online child sexual exploitation (OCSE).
This session will be a panel discussion hosted on Zoom. To register, please click on the link below. You will then receive a confirmation email with login details.
Public Safety Canada Panel Discussion – Children’s Voices: The Empowerment and Inclusion of Children in the Response to Online Child Sexual Exploitation
February 7th, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm EST
There will be a Q & A period following the panel discussion.
Feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues and other stakeholders. Please be advised that this event may be recorded.
For any questions about the event, do not hesitate to contact us at onlinecseeseenligne@ps-sp.gc.ca.
For the Zoom platform, please do not hesitate to contact Tinsae Woldetensae at tinsae.woldetensae@hillandknowlton.com.

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) Online Information Session
2024-02-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
On February 12th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 pm to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
During this event, you will learn:

Who is eligible for the AICLF
What costs the AICLF can cover
The kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for
How the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada
Why the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own

During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF.
Registration and attendance details:

Register for the event at this link
The registration deadline is 5 pm Thursday, February 8th
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event

For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca
Monday, February 12
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Platform: Microsoft Teams

Fluff is for Pillows, Not Legal Writing by the Toronto Lawyers Association
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Lawyers have been passing down bad writing habits, from generation to generation.
In this program, the “CLE Performer” Stuart Teicher teaches a new, more concise way of persuasive legal writing — a paradigm he calls the “Surgical Strike.” Stuart explains how lawyers can make their writing clear, concise, and direct by using Plain English.
Speaker

Stuart Teicher, Legal Educator
Stuart Teicher is a professional legal educator who focuses on ethics law and writing instruction. A practicing lawyer for 30 years, Stuart’s career is now dedicated to helping fellow lawyers survive the practice of law and thrive in the profession.
Mr. Teicher teaches seminars, provides in-house training to law firms and legal departments, provides CLE instruction at law firm client events, and also gives keynote speeches at conventions and association meetings. His highly informative seminars are delivered in a uniquely entertaining manner, earning him the nickname “the CLE Performer.”
Program Details

Online via Zoom Webinar 2-step registration. You will receive additional instructions in your confirmation email.

Taxation in Wills and Estates by Osgoode Hall Law School
2024-02-13 18:00 - 2024-02-15 20:30 | Online
Taxation can be a complex topic for any Wills and Estates practitioner.
Whether you’re confronted with a complex estate planning matter or retained to draft a basic will, a fundamental understanding of tax issues is essential to Wills and Estates practice.
Tax considerations underpin the majority of estate planning and drafting matters. You need an understanding of taxation concepts and considerations in order to successfully practice in the area of Wills and Estates. In this intensive, two-evening program, an expert faculty will help unpack critical, and often complex, tax issues.

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

What You’ll Learn

Fundamentals of Steps in an Estate Freeze to Minimize Tax on Death

Deferral of tax considerations
What is an estate freeze? How do you implement an estate freeze?

Dealing with Double Taxation

Why is post-mortem planning needed?
Post-mortem planning tools, rules and procedures
Considerations when choosing between the alternatives

Taxation on Death

Deemed dispositions, registered plans, spousal transfers and spousal trusts, personal tax, gifts of property and other issues relevant at death
Electing out of the Roll Over Provisions
What is a testamentary trust and testamentary spousal trust? What are the rules and concerns?

Terminal Returns

What is a rights and things return? What is the process?
Are there other potential rights returns?

The Graduated Rate Estate – Pits and Traps

Reporting Regime under the Estate Administration Tax Act
Are there options to avoid probate?
Effect of probate planning
New rules, offences and penalties for applications
GREs – some tips, pits and traps

This program is part of The Osgoode Intensive Program in Wills & Estates. For a full listing of required programs, click here.

Who Should Attend

Lawyers practicing or wishing to practice in wills and estates

February 13 & 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET

The Politics of Unity Webinar Series by the Whistleblowing Canada Research Society
2024-02-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Whistleblowing Canada Research Society is pleased to announce the first in our Webinar Series for 2024 on the topic of “The Politics of Unity“, which couldn’t be more apt given the chaos in the world around us at this time.
We welcome presenter Marianne Cerilli, founder of the social purpose business, Marianne Cerilli, Change Agent – Community Development for Health, Sustainability & Peace.
Marianne’s university background is in health education. She has worked in various roles in government, community and education since the 1970’s. She started in sport, fitness and recreation leadership, and the Manitoba government as a youth program consultant with Youth and Employment Services, then as a high school guidance counsellor, and three term Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Manitoba from 1990 to 2003, all by the time she was 42. Since then, she has moved from university and college teaching to community organizing roles and ongoing political advocacy.
Time: 12 noon ET
Cost: By Donation
Register Now

AI and Ethics in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Webinar by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association
2024-02-15 10:30 - 17:00 | Online
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association Legal Technology and Ethic’s committee have Episode 4 of their 6-part series taking place on 15th February, shortly followed by Episode 5 on March 13th. The webinar is free to all to attend, irrespective of CLA membership, and certificates of attendance will be given on request.
Episode 4 – “AI and Ethics in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity”
15th February 2024 taking place at 1pm GMT.
Webinar details:
Overview of data privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations in different jurisdictions

Ethical considerations in using AI to process and analyse personal data, such as ensuring consent, avoiding bias, and maintaining data security
Best practices for using AI ethically in data privacy and cybersecurity, such as implementing data protection impact assessments and establishing incident response plans

Practical examples:

Use of AI tools such as behavioural analytics and anomaly detection to identify potential security threats and prevent data breaches.
Exploring the ethical considerations when using AI to process and analyze personal data, including issues of consent, bias, and data security.
Discussing best practices for ethical implementation of AI in data privacy and cybersecurity, such as data protection impact assessments and incident response plans.

Event page: https://www.commonwealthlawyers.com/event/ai-and-ethics-in-data-privacy-and-cybersecurity/
Registration page: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vRIHzfWlQq6BNjk2mpwWYw#/registration

Opinion Evidence: Admissibility, Pitfalls by the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
2024-02-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Online

Accident Benefits 2024: What’s New? What’s Important?
2024-02-21 | Online
The essential annual event for everyone working in the Accident Benefits field.
Ensure you’re fully current on key recent decisions and developments.
Expert practitioners, medical experts, and adjudicators will give you valuable perspectives on the latest key developments and pressing issues and address the key caselaw, administrative/procedural developments, and best practices that you need to succeed in this demanding and fast-moving area of law.
The program is designed to provide realistic solutions to the issues you can expect to face regularly, in an area still undergoing significant transformation.

What You’ll Learn
An expert faculty, reflecting both applicants’ and respondents’/insurers’ perspectives, will cover:

Top 10 cases from the past 12 months
CAT Update: causation, apportionment, application of But For test, and inequality between physical and mental impairments
Appearing before the LAT: step-by-step procedures, tips for conducting LAT hearings, important rules to know
Ethics panel: duty to accommodate without prejudicing your client; dealing with unrepresented parties; issues in reasonable apprehension of bias at LAT; duty to advise tribunal of all relevant cases
Quick Hits: a) Proceeding through LAT or tort on a denial; b) Defining an accident: what the cases say; c) New LAT rule amendments
Appeals and judicial reviews from LAT: when can you do judicial review and appeals, reconsiderations, standard of review, appeals from the Divisional Court
Minor Injury Guideline: critical legislation, case law, and key considerations on the MIG you need to know

Who Should Attend

Personal injury lawyers (plaintiff’s/applicant’s and defendant’s/insurers’, including in-house insurance company litigation counsel) in Ontario
Paralegals and litigation law clerks
Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
Accident benefits claims adjudicators

Free Webinar: The Intersection of Privacy and Security by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
2024-02-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Please join the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) St. Johns Chapter in welcoming Stuart Macleod who will be present The Intersection of Privacy and Security. This virtual session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 5:30-6:30 pm NL time. This session is open to all and is FREE of charge – you do not even need to be an IAPP member. But you do have to register using the link: https://iapp.org/connect/communities/knowledgenets/a0lKW00000FYgPIYA1/
About the Session
The Intersection of Privacy and Security: Join Stuart Macleod as he shares his “security-side” perspective on the intersection of privacy and security. Attendees will hear him provide his perspective on the changing and escalating security risks impacting privacy, and the challenges and solutions in gaining attention and investment for privacy-focused security controls. He will also review a sketch of a conceptual framework for AI, security and privacy.
Speaker
Stuart Macleod, Principal, Stuart Macleod Consulting
Time
12:00-13:00 PST / 5:30-6:30 NL

Please use the following contact information if you have any questions about the session or about the IAPP local chapter:
Lori Collins, BA, B.Ed, MISt, PMP
Instructor, Information Management Post Diploma
College of the North Atlantic
1 Prince Philip Drive P.O. Box 1693
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5P7
Lori.collins@cna.nl.ca
709-728-6726

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law and Practice by Osgoode Hall Law School
2024-02-23 | Online
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law and Practice

What You’ll Learn
Who Should Attend
Faculty
Agenda
Pricing and Group Rates
Financial Assistance
CPD and Accreditation
FAQs
Client and Technical Support

Register
Program Chairs
Eric Charleston
Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Sylvia Klasovec Kingsmill
Global Privacy Leader, Partner, Risk Consulting, KPMG Canada
Canadian privacy and cybersecurity laws are changing. Stay on top of updates in law and practice. Know the rules. Know your obligations.
It is a pivotal time for privacy and cybersecurity law in Canada. As a professional who advises on or works in privacy, it is imperative that you keep up to date in this high stakes, ever-evolving field.
Over one intensive day, a leading faculty of industry and legal experts, will guide you through the “must-know” changes to Canadian privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations and the latest critical topics. You will also get immediately applicable insights and practical strategies to competently manage today’s cybersecurity threat landscape.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Get fully briefed on the latest in privacy and cybersecurity law and practice, including:
Need-to-know changes to the privacy regulatory landscape in Canada, including:

the latest on Bill C-27, including AIDA
Bill C-26
implementation of Quebec’s Law 25
Compliance strategies and tactics

Ensuring compliance: how to update privacy clauses, policies and processes
Understanding de-identification and how it differs from anonymization
What to include in data breach agreements
The latest on ethical issues surrounding AI, including bias, discrimination and monitoring requirements
The privacy and security concerns with data portability in Canada and globally
Review and reflect on recent breaches and cases, including missteps and lessons learned
Best practices for preparing for and handling data breaches and cybersecurity incidents, including vendor breach management
Who Should Attend
Lawyers interested or advising on privacy, cybersecurity, IT/e-commerce law
Government and regulatory counsel or representatives
Privacy, information, security, and technology officers
Compliance and risk management professionals
Consultants in IT or privacy and cybersecurity
Professionals in a managerial, executive or director position looking to increase their knowledge in privacy and cybersecurity
Faculty
Program Chairs
Eric Charleston
Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Sylvia Klasovec Kingsmill
Global Privacy Leader, Partner, Risk Consulting, KPMG Canada
Full Instructor ListOpen Accordion

The Borneo Rainforest Law Conference 2024
2024-02-26 - 2024-02-28
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Set against the spectacular backdrop of Malaysian Borneo, with a charismatic blend of both old and new, Kota Kinabalu will play host to legal practitioners from all over the world to debate issues of resonance in the profession, to network and share best practice and innovations with colleagues and experts in the field.
Join the co-hosts, the Commonwealth Lawyers Association and Sabah Law Society, for this prestigious three-day international conference which will explore the themes of climate justice, human rights, funding, constitutionalism and action within legal and government frameworks.
The conference will be hosted at the Sabah International Convention Centre, Kota Kinabalu, with delegates able to take advantage of a bespoke rate at the Hyatt Centric Hotel, which can be booked independently after registration.
Why not expand your visit to discover what Malaysian Borneo has to offer, from ocean deep to mountain high, with a range of tours and activities for those with an appetite for discovery.
This three day event will place climate justice and human rights at the forefront of our debate, and will offer a unique platform to explore perspectives from a diverse and experienced pan-Commonwealth speaking faculty. The rule of law will serve as a prism through which we will examine and discuss the pressing issues surrounding climate justice, human rights, constitutionalism and action.

This international conference will gather local and international lawyers, academics and justice leaders from across the globe to discuss the most recent legal developments and best practices in a field that has resonance for us all, irrespective of specialization. During the conference, you will have the opportunity to confer with practitioners as well as in-house counsels and academics in formal and informal settings. Therefore, this international meeting will become an ideal chance for promoting and advancing legal knowledge as well as to strengthen global networking.

Preparing for and Advocacy at Mediation: A Mediator’s Perspective for Lawyers by the Toronto Lawyers Associaton
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Mediation presents a critical opportunity in the life of litigation.
The degree to which you and your client are prepared can impact your chances of reaching a settlement that maximizes your client’s interests. This CPD will touch on risk analysis, pre-mediation conferences, content of mediation briefs, practical considerations for multi-party cases, and the underlying interests of the parties as important things to consider before your mediation.
Advocacy at mediation can also impact the outcome – but advocacy at mediation is different than advocacy at trial. This CPD will address mediation advocacy, mediator strategies and styles and how you can create value for your client at mediation even where no settlement is reached.
Speaker

Jennifer Egsgard, Egsgard Mediation
Called to the bar in 2002, Jennifer Egsgard has been mediating contract, commercial, insurance, employment, personal injury, product liability and other disputes since 2018. Advocates who have used Jennifer as a mediator have said that she has: “tremendous skills with dealing with complicated parties and situations”, “high level of skill and natural aptitude”, and is able to “gain the trust of both sides”.
Program Details

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom Webinar 2-step registration. You will receive additional instructions in your confirmation email.

Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments in the Private Sector by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
2024-02-27 17:30 - 18:45 | Online
Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments In The Private Sector
This session will provide an in-depth look at the Privacy Impact Assessment requirements of Québec’s Law 25 for businesses operating in Canada. Attendees will explore the nuances of Law 25, outline key legal requirements and provide practical guidance for conducting effective PIAs as well as provide a brief overview of Law 25’s cross-border data transfer requirements. The session will also compare these provisions to other Canadian and international privacy laws, providing attendees a more comprehensive understanding essential for organisations operating in multiple jurisdictions. Attendees will gain valuable insights into conducting PIAs in compliance with Québec’s Law 25 and will be equipped with the knowledge to navigate some of the uncertainties surrounding these new legal requirements.
Speakers

Andy Nagy, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, Associate, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg
Ayse Gauthier, CIPP/C, CIPM, Counsel, McMillan

Moderator
Daniel-Nicolas El Khoury, CIPP/C, Senior Counsel, Global Privacy and Cybersecurity, Manulife
Time
17:30-18:45 EST
Register Here

Litigation In A Day Continuing Legal Education Event by the Canadian Bar Association - Newfoundland and Labrador
2024-02-29
Registration is now open for our upcoming Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event, “Litigation In A Day.” Join us for a day dedicated to deepening your understanding of litigation, featuring sessions on Pleadings, Evidence & Witness, Family Law, Negotiation, and Settlement. Our distinguished speakers will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance your skills at all stages of litigation.
FREE for all articling students.
Below you will find the proposed agenda for the day followed by registration and contact details. Please note program is tentative and subject to change.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Thursday, February 29th, 2024
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Marble Mountain Resort – Bishops Tavern
Litigation In A Day
PROGRAM
8:30am – 9:00am Registration
9:00am – 9:05am Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:05am – 10:05am Persuasive Pleadings – Compelling Storytelling, Litigation Blueprint and Other Opportunities
10:10am – 11:10am Beyond the Objection: Navigating Evidence and Witnesses
11:10am – 11:30am Networking/Refreshment Break (included with registration)
11:30pm – 12:30pm Understanding the Dynamics of Family Law Litigation
12:30pm – 1:20pm Lunch (included with registration)
1:20pm – 2:20pm Strategic Conversations: The Art of Negotiation
2:25pm – 3:25pm Unveiling Judicial insights of Written and Oral Advocacy
3:25pm – 3:45pm Networking/Refreshment Break (included with registration)
3:45pm – 4:45pm Closing the Case: Strategies for Successful Settlements
4:45pm – 4:50pm Closing Remarks

CLE HOURS: 6
REGISTRATION FEES
CBA Member: $228.85 ($199 + $29.85 HST)
Non-CBA Member: $343.85 ($299 + $44.85 HST) Not a CBA member? Contact me to join now!
PAYMENT
Payment can be submitted by emt to cba-nl@cba.org or by cheque, payable to the Canadian Bar Association – NL Branch, noting the registrants name(s).
Mail to: Canadian Bar Association – NL Branch, 55 Elizabeth Avenue, Box 16, St. John’s, NL A1A 1W9.
Registration includes lunch and morning and afternoon refreshments. Please advise if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.
PROGRAM LOCATION
Marble Mountain Resort
Address: 2 Marble Drive, Steady Brook, NL
Phone: 709-637-7601 x6 Ask for Liane to receive a 15% discount off accommodations.
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are traveling to the February 29th program, a reminder to book your accommodations early. CBA members will receive a 15% discount off accommodation reservations from February 28th- March 4, 2024.
We also remind members that CBA-NL continues to partner with PAL Airlines as the exclusive preferred supplier for air travel within Newfoundland and Labrador. To make a reservation, or to inquire about the CBA-NL discount rates on corporate fares, contact the PAL Airlines reservations office at 1-800-563-2800, quoting the CBA-NL contract number/booking code 13CBA010. This code is exclusive to CBA-NL members to receive discounts on PAL travel.
All questions can be sent to Robyn via cba-nl@cba.org

Posted: January 26, 2024

Animal Law Express 2024 by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2024-02-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Online
Leap into the latest and greatest developments in animal law

Thursday, February 29, 2024
9:00 am – 12:45 pm
via webinar only
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
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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: Lawyers interested in animal law; lawyers interested in developing a new practice; litigators, lawyers who practice family law, wills & estates lawyers, criminal law, or environmental law.
Learning level: All levels
Animal law is more than dog bite law, intersecting with an increasing number of mainstream practice areas like family, human rights, and environmental law. This exciting fast-paced half-day course will bring together leaders in the field, including featured speaker, the Honourable Attorney General Niki Sharma, KC, to share the latest and greatest developments in animal law—summarized in 15- to 30-minute increments.
At this course, you will learn about:

“pet custody”—groundbreaking legislative changes for how animals are viewed in the family law context
unpacking the Criminal Code and regulatory crimes against animals
animal law in environmental and climate concerns, Rights of Nature
Indigenous perspectives on wildlife law
how human rights law impacts people and their animals
upcoming federal legislative developments for animals
Indigenous non-Western and Social Justice perspectives, for all species of animals, wild and domestic

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 3 hours (this course will contain a minimum of .5 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chair
V. Victoria Shroff — Shroff Animal Law (Shroff & Associates); Adjunct Professor of Animal Law, Peter A. Allard School of Law; Faculty, School of Legal Studies, Capilano University, Vancouver; Associate Fellow Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK

Pricing
EARLY BIRD
Register by Feb. 1/24
Regular Price
After Feb. 1/24

Live Webinar
$247
$282

Live Webinar Articled Student
$141
$141

Are you an Indigenous lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal or community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members. (*discount applies to Regular prices, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.
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21st National Symposium on Search and Seizure Law in Canada by Osgoode Hall Law School
2024-03-01 | Online
Search and Seizure Law in Canada

What You’ll Learn
Who Should Attend
Faculty
Agenda
Pricing and Group Rates
Financial Assistance
CPD and Accreditation
FAQs
Client and Technical Support

Register

Program Chairs

Scott C. Hutchison
Henein Hutchison LLP

Lesley Ruzicka, K.C.
Crown Counsel, B.C. Prosecution Service

Nader R. Hasan
Stockwoods LLP

Get your essential annual update in this key area of criminal law
Join a faculty of leading experts for incisive analysis and lively discussion of current, critical issues.
Those involved in criminal and quasi-criminal law across the justice spectrum need to keep current on Search and Seizure law. OsgoodePD offers this premium program featuring major topic updates and practical approaches to meet the challenges.

Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Sheilah L. Martin, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada

Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll learn

Policing racialized communities

Searching in the blockchain world

Video surveillance in public and semi-public places

Investigative generic genealogy and DNA ruses

Social media and privacy

International computer records

Summary dismissal dismissed? What R. v. Haevisher really says (2023 SCC 11)

Who Should Attend

Law enforcement officers

Regulatory investigators

Crown and defence lawyers

Corporate lawyers specializing in regulatory, quasi criminal and criminal work

Judges

Search and Seizure Law in Canada by Osgoode Hall Law School
2024-03-01 | Online
your essential annual update in this key area of criminal law
Join a faculty of leading experts for incisive analysis and lively discussion of current, critical issues.
Those involved in criminal and quasi-criminal law across the justice spectrum need to keep current on Search and Seizure law. OsgoodePD offers this premium program featuring major topic updates and practical approaches to meet the challenges.

Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Sheilah L. Martin, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada

Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll learn

Policing racialized communities
Searching in the blockchain world
Video surveillance in public and semi-public places
Investigative generic genealogy and DNA ruses
Social media and privacy
International computer records
Summary dismissal dismissed? What R. v. Haevisher really says (2023 SCC 11)

Who Should Attend

Law enforcement officers
Regulatory investigators
Crown and defence lawyers
Corporate lawyers specializing in regulatory, quasi criminal and criminal work
Judges

Basics of Wills and Estate Planning 2023 by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
2024-03-04 - 2024-03-05 | Online
Everything you need to know to launch your wills and estates career

—Rebroadcasts—
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.
Jump Start on CPD 2024
Monday, March 4 and Tuesday March 5, 2024
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe to Courses On Demand, our comprehensive online resource with 21,500+ 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: Those new to the practice of wills, estates and trusts, including newly called lawyers, and more experienced lawyers wanting to develop a practice in this area. This course may also be of interest to those who want a refresher and also to notaries.
Learning level: Fundamental
Want to develop a successful wills and estates practice, but unsure of where to start? This course will provide you with the fundamental building blocks by teaching you how to draft a will, how to create a basic estate plan, and how to incorporate a will into an estate plan.
Topics will also include when to consider trust planning, how to integrate corporate succession, estate tax issues, and mediation.
From interviewing clients and taking instructions, to analyzing the components of an estate plan, to focusing on key will drafting considerations, this course has it covered! Experienced practitioners will provide you with valuable insights and helpful practice tips for every step. You will leave with essential information to move forward with your wills and estates files.
Join us and be prepared for practice!
After taking this program, you will:

understand how to create a basic estate plan, including drafting a will
be able to better interview clients and understand their expectations
gain knowledge of different techniques in estate planning
have the tools to develop a successful wills and estates practice

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 12 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
Eric B. Clavier — Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Vancouver
Emily Clough — Clark Wilson LLP, Vancouver

Jump Start 2024
EARLY BIRD
Register by Feb. 5/24
Regular Price
After Feb. 5/24

Rebroadcast
$889
$1,016

Rebroadcast Articled Student
$508
$508

Are you an Indigenous lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal, or community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members (*discount applies to regular price, not Early Bird price). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.

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CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Nadia Myerthall
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