Please note that the next Benchers' meeting will take place on Monday, 15 April 2024. Anyone wishing to attend a Benchers' meeting: 1. is required to provide notice of attendance to the Law Society by emailing erowe@lsnl.ca; 2. will not be permitted to use audio or video recording devices or communication devices during the meeting;...
The legal profession is entering a time of unprecedented opportunities and challenges, driven by the emergence of increasingly powerful artificial intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT. Whether navigating implications in the areas of IP, employment law, and information security, or grappling with the business model implications and potential regulations around the use of AI, everyone in...
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...
Registration now open. Deadline to register is April 10th, 2024. For any questions or inquiries, don't hesitate to contact Robyn at cba-nl@cba.org Please be advised the CBA office will be closed from April 8-12, 2024
If you are in estates, our Six-Minute is the go-to program for the busy legal practitioner. The time limit for each speaker ensures concise, compelling presentations with keen analysis on developments in your area of law. And the materials provide you with summaries of key cases and practical tips. To continue to serve your clients...
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association Legal Technology and Ethic’s committee final episode of their 6-part series is taking place on April 18. The webinar is free to all to attend, irrespective of CLA membership, and certificates of attendance will be given on request. Episode 6 – “AI and Ethics in Access to Justice” 18th April 2024...
Description Join the Runnymede Society's recently-launched St. John's lawyer chapter for this very special inaugural CPD event, featuring Justice Malcolm Rowe of the Supreme Court of Canada on what trial lawyers need to know about appeals. Generously sponsored by Benson Buffett PLC Inc. and hosted at the offices of the Law Society of Newfoundland and...