RFNL has been invited to participate in a panel discussion on restorative justice organized by MHA Sheilagh O’Leary and the NDP Caucus. The event will take place on May 13 from 7:00–9:00 pm at The Hub, 21 Merrymeeting Road, St. John’s. Restorative justice offers a different path forward, one rooted in accountability, healing, relationship, and...
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 video of the presenter with synchronized presentation...
The Journey Project Legal Support Service (JPLSS) is a collaboration between the Journey Project team and trained lawyers who are interested in supporting survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence in Newfoundland and Labrador. The JPLSS offers survivors at least 4 hours of free-to-them legal advice from trained, private practice lawyers. Lawyers are compensated...
A respectful workplace is a prerequisite for building a healthy and successful organization. Respectful workplaces not only foster productivity, they also contribute to employee well-being. This workshop explores the components of respect and addresses individual responsibilities within the work environment. Participants will learn how to voice their expectations as well as initiate and respond to...
Seminar Overview: Professor Norman Siebrasse - a name certainly familiar to any UNB Law graduate - will lead this seminar examining the judicial reasoning style of the Supreme Court of Canada. He led one of the first large-scale, AI-assisted empirical studies of Supreme Court jurisprudence in Canada, systematically mapping how the Court’s reasoning style has...
Join the CBA-NL for Part 2 of their Intellectual Property series, Top Cases of 2025 Reviewed, with a deeper dive into trade secrets — a growing and often misunderstood area of IP law. This session will be led by Nick Whelan of Cox & Palmer, who will walk us through key trade secret decisions from...
Reconciliation is often spoken about, but what does it actually look like? This thought-provoking workshop invites you to move beyond surface-level actions to explore the heart of reconciliation in a meaningful, actionable way. By learning the historical context and understanding why reconciliation matters today, you will gain practical insights for developing authentic relationships with Indigenous...