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SUMMARY:Privacy Certifications: Tips Tricks and Lessons Learned (Free Session) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
DESCRIPTION:Join the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) St. Johns\, Toronto and Victoria Chapters in welcoming Nathan Lemay and Katrina Ingram in discussing Privacy Certifications: Tips Tricks and Lessons Learned.  This virtual session is scheduled for Friday\, March 15\, 2024\, 1-2:30 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 \nAbout the Session \nHave you been struggling to decide on which privacy certifications to pursue or in what sequence? Nathan\, Katrina and Lori will facilitate a discussion based on their own experiences that may help you chart your own professional development journey. There will be plenty of time for Q &A so please come prepared to join in the conversation. \nNathan Lemay is a Senior Privacy Engineer at Amazon. In addition to holding four certifications\, he maintains The Privacy Practitioner\, a website dedicated to providing resources to privacy professionals. \nKatrina Ingram is the Founder and CEO of Ethically Aligned AI\, a company focused on helping organizations to drive better outcomes in the design\, development and deployment of AI systems. A seasoned executive\, Katrina has over two decades of experience running both not for profit and corporate organizations in the technology and media sectors as well as experience in the public sector. She is a member of DAMA (data management professionals) and volunteers with several AI ethics organizations. She was named to the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics list. Katrina holds an undergrad in business administration from Simon Fraser University\, a master of arts in communications and technology from the University of Alberta and is an IAPP certified information privacy professional (CIPP/C). She combines her love of audio and interest in AI as the host of the podcast\, AI4Society Dialogues. Katrina developed Canada’s first micro-credential in AI Ethics in partnership with Athabasca University. She currently teaches at the University of Alberta and MacEwan University as a sessional instructor. She is a member of the Calgary Police Services Technology Ethics Committee and recently served as the City of Edmonton’s Data Ethics Advisor. \nLori Collins (moderator) is an instructor with the College of the North Atlantic. She is passionate about providing her students with a solid foundation to prepare them for Information and Privacy Analyst roles. Facilitating networking opportunities\, delivering training and organizing communities of practice are a priority for Lori. She is the Chair of the St. John’s IAPP KnowledgeNet and a member of the Privacy and Access Council of Canada.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/privacy-certifications-tips-tricks-and-lessons-learned-free-session-by-the-international-association-of-privacy-professionals-iapp/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Famous and Frustrating: The Law of Hearsay by the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview \nJoin 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. \nMembers 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). \nRegister for all 5 Sessions \nSession 1: Back to Basics: Purposes\, Sources & Fundamental Concepts of Canadian Evidence Law – November 30\, 2023\nSession 2: Shortcuts to Proof: How to Avoid Leading Evidence (or Lead Less of It) – January 18\, 2024\nSession 3: Opinion Evidence: Admissibility\, Pitfalls – February 20\, 2024\nSession 4: Famous and Frustrating: The Law of Hearsay – March 19\, 2024\nSession 5: Documents\, Electronic Documents\, and Affidavits – April 16\, 2024 \nSession 1 : Back to Basics: Purposes\, Sources & Fundamental Concepts of Canadian Evidence Law\nThursday November 30\, 2023\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm\n \nIn 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. \nRegister for Session 1 \nSession 2: Shortcuts to Proof: How to Avoid Leading Evidence (or Lead Less of It)\nThursday\, January 18\, 2024\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm \nSession 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. \nRegister for Session 2 \nSession 3: Opinion Evidence: Admissibility\, Pitfalls\nTuesday\, February 20\, 2024\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm \nOpinion 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. \nRegister for Session 3 \nSession 4: Famous and Frustrating: The Law of Hearsay\nTuesday\, March 19\, 2024\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm \nSession 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. \nRegister for Session 4 \nSession 5: Documents\, Electronic Documents\, and Affidavits\nTuesday\, April 16\, 2024\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm \nIn 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. \nRegister for Session 5 \nSeminar Presenter \nRobert J. Currie\, K.C. \nRobert 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). \nRegistration Fee \nOption 1: $172.50 ($150.00 + HST) per seminar \nOption 2: $560.00 ($500.00 + HST) for all five seminars (recordings can be made available) \nHST # R108086463 \nCPD Credit \n3 hours per seminar (15 hours total)
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/famous-and-frustrating-the-law-of-hearsay-by-the-law-society-of-newfoundland-and-labrador/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:18th Family Law Summit by the Law Society of Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Click here for Day Two information\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow in its 18th year\, the Family Law Summit is the go-to conference for family law lawyers. Experienced lawyers\, judges\, and other experts in the field take a critical look and provide valuable insights into a wide range of topics that impact family law lawyers and their clients. From the latest cases you need to know to spousal support\, property and financial issues\, parenting and contact time\, and child support\, you get practical information and tips to assist you\, plus practice management information to help you face the challenges in this complex area. \n\nBe aware of the latest family law cases in our popular case law update\nGet tips on completing financial statements\nHear from our judicial panel on the hot topics in family law\nLearn how AI is used in ADR\nUnderstand family violence in racialized families and the intersectional impacts of culture\, the role of the extended family\, and community\nFind out about the latest trends in spousal support
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/18th-family-law-summit-by-the-law-society-of-ontario/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240320T133000
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SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Legal AI in 2024
DESCRIPTION:2024 is already proving to be a new era for Canadian legal professionals\, with a wide selection of  time-saving artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) legal technologies that have the power to revolutionize legal practice. \nThese innovative tools will enable solo practitioners\, small law firms\, corporate lawyers\, and in-house counsel to provide big-firm calibre services – with even greater quality and efficiency. \nIn our upcoming webinar on March 20\, 2024\, we will explore how you can streamline your workflows\, rapidly scale their impact\, and deliver exceptional value to clients and companies. \nOur expert panelists have a wealth of experience and insights to share that will help you successfully map the practical steps using AI technologies. This webinar is an absolute must-attend event to successfully integrate legal AI into your work. \nKey Discussion Points:  \n\nAutomating first drafts with AI writing tools\nEnhancing client satisfaction through cloud collaboration\nImplementing no-code solutions to streamline workflows\nBuilding your AI-first legal tech stack\nEffective risk management with AI governance/compliance\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/deep-dive-into-legal-ai-in-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:2024: Diversity Summit NL - Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:IDEAS 2024: Diversity Summit NL by the Association for New Canadians \nWorkplace Diversity and Inclusion \nIDEAS (Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, Anti-Racism Summit) 2024\, is a one-day event designed to provide opportunities for participants to learn of the long-term benefits of immigration and workplace diversity. Targeting employers\, it will feature keynote speakers and guest panelists who will share seminal research\, best practices\, and challenges around making both the province and the workplace more diverse and inclusive. IDEAS 2024 will offer perspectives for businesses and other stakeholders from which they can grow their efforts to recruit and retain talented workers through more inclusive practices and how to better support inclusivity in a diverse workplace. \nYou can be a part of this exceptional event in several ways: \n\nWe welcome corporate sponsors and business donations to help make the Summit a greater success. Each sponsor will be recognized for their contributions in all our advertising and promotion for the event\, as well as recognition on our webpage and front-stage sponsor board\, with our gratitude expressed during the live broadcast on social media as well as on our YouTube channel. This is a great opportunity to market your business and its dedication and support to our community. Email Jaime at jryan@ancnl.ca if you are interested in becoming a Summit Event Sponsor.\nWe will be filling 200 seats from the business community and putting together some information packages. If you have anything you would like to include such as your business’s personalized pens\, notepads\, coupons\, business cards\, etc\, we would love to include them. Please give us a call at 709-693-6113 or send an email to  jryan@ancnl.ca\nYour business can sponsor an IDEAS (Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, Anti-Racism Summit) Award! Some of these awards include:\nAnti-Racism and Inclusivity Youth Award (18 & under)\nCultural Educator of the Year\nCommunity Hero Award\nBridget Foster Cultural Business Icon Award\n\nSend us an email if you would like more information on the IDEAS Awards and how to become a sponsor. \n\nAre you experienced in hiring immigrants and diverse minorities and interested in sitting on a Discussion Panel during the Summit on March 21st to share your thoughts\, success factors and helpful information for other employers? If so\, please email jryan@ancnl.ca for more information.\nAre you interested in attending this free event in-person which includes a complimentary lunch and free parking? If so\, please email diversity@ancnl.ca and just respond “ATTENDING” to have more information forwarded back to you. This event will also air live on the ANC Facebook page and other social media platforms for those who cannot attend in person. We will have more information available on that in the upcoming weeks.\nAs many colleges\, MUN faculty and students\, new Canadians\, and members of the business community will be attending this event and watching it live\, we plan on running a scrolling job board. If you have any job ad’s that you would like to forward to us in mid-March\, we will add them to our job board for advertising during the event.\n\nSummit 2024 will be a great networking event for the business community and we hope you can be a part of it. If you would like more information on any of the above\, please email Jaime at jryan@ancnl.ca .  Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/2024-diversity-summit-nl-workplace-diversity-and-inclusion/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Court in Central\, Western\, and St. John’s Metro (Free Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Free Webinar by the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador \nSeminar Overview           \nThe 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\, Stephenville\, and Grand Falls-Windsor.  In addition\, there are screening courts in Gander (for Grand Falls Windsor) and Corner Brook (for Stephenville).  IPVIC uses a treatment-based approach intended to address the complex issue of intimate partner violence. The focus is on victim safety as well as emphasizing offender accountability and treatment. This court is a collaborative effort of several stakeholders\, including the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador\, Public Prosecutions\, Legal Aid NL\, Victim Services\, Corrections and Community Services\, and the Department of Child\, Seniors and Social Development. \nThis one-hour presentation provides members with an overview of the IPVIC program\, objectives and outcomes as well as highlighting the process to engage clients in the program. Several members of the team will also be present and available to answer any questions. \nSeminar Presenters/Panelists \nMichelle Park – Program & Policy Development Specialist\, Dept. of Justice and Public Safety \nAshley Dunne – Senior Policy Analyst\, Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador \nDerek Ford – Staff Solicitor\, Legal Aid\, Grand Falls – Windsor \nMichelle Wilson – Staff Solicitor\, Legal Aid\, St John’s \nAmber Haighway – Crown Attorney\, Public Prosecutions\, St. John’s \nJennifer Howlett – Victim Services Coordinator – St John’s \nJulia Smart – Staff Solicitor\, Legal Aid\, St John’s \nThe Honourable Lynn E. Cole  –  Provincial Court Judge\, NL \nRegistration Fee\nNo Fee \nTo register for this seminar\, please click here. \nCPD Credit:\n1 hour
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/an-introduction-to-intimate-partner-violence-intervention-court-in-central-western-and-st-johns-metro-free-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Free Virtual IAPP St. John's Information Session: Youth Perspectives on Digital Policy and Data Protection
DESCRIPTION:Please join the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) St. Johns  Chapter in welcoming Helen Hayes who will be presenting Youth Perspectives on Digital Policy and Data Protection.  This session is open to all and is FREE of charge – you do not even need to be an IAPP member. \nYouth Perspectives on Digital Policy and Data Protection \nIn this talk\, Helen A. Hayes\, Ph.D. Candidate and Research Manager at the Centre for Media\, Technology\, and Democracy\, will share the findings and policy recommendations from the Canadian Youth Assembly on Digital Rights and Safety. This Assembly brought together a diverse group of Canadian youth to examine how they understand\, interact with\, and hope to change the online platforms they use\, including how they envision the ways that emerging digital rights can contribute to their well-being in online spaces. In discussing this\, as well as matters surrounding data protection and privacy-by-default\, Helen will share valuable insights on how child-centered design can bolster privacy for all internet users. \nBio: Helen A. Hayes \nHelen A. Hayes is a Ph.D. Candidate at McGill University where she examines the intersections between tech regulation and climate policy. She holds a master’s degree in communication studies from McGill University (2020) and an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto (Victoria College 1T8). As Research Manager at the Centre for Media\, Technology\, and Democracy\, Helen oversees all research outputs\, leads the AI Policy portfolio\, and has steered the Centre’s deliberative democracy initiatives with Canadian Youth. Her work has been published in the Harvard Journal of Law & Technology\, Interfaces: Essays on Computing & Culture\, and Lecture Notes in Computer Science\, amongst others. Helen is also a member of the Digital Governance Council of Canada’s drafting committee\, and a co-author of Voting Online: Technology and Democracy in Municipal Elections (McGill-Queen’s University Press\, ’24) and Regulating Digital (UofT Press\, forthcoming). \nQuestions about the session or about the IAPP chapter: \nLori Collins\, BA\, BAed\, MISt\, PMP\nInstructor\, Information Management Post Diploma\nCollege of the North Atlantic\n1 Prince Philip Drive P.O. Box 1693\nSt. John’s\, NL\, A1C 5P7\nLori.collins@cna.nl.ca\n709-728-6726
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/free-virtual-iapp-st-johns-information-session-youth-perspectives-on-digital-policy-and-data-protection/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Mediation-Arbitration: A Dispute Resolution Option - Complimentary FDRIA Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Friday March 22\, 2024  |  12:00 noon AT / 12:30 PM NT\n1 hour followed by 15 minutes for further discussion with Colm or FDRIA \nZoom link included below. Registration not required.  \nRecording will be available on demand the following week.  \nColm Brannigan\nMediatior\, Arbitrator\, Coach & Trainer\nLL.M (ADR)\, C.Med\, C.Arb\, C.Med-Arb\, IMI Cert\, FCIArb \nMed-Arb is becoming an increasingly popular way to resolve disputes. It can be designed to resolve most disputes occurring in everyday personal and commercial matters efficiently\, effectively and fairly. It can be used to resolve disputes involving both lower and higher monetary amounts and disputes where relationships are of lesser or greater importance\, such as family disputes\, commercial disputes\, partnership disputes\, landlord and tenant disputes\, condominium disputes\, and many others.\nColm will give an overview of how med-arb can be used in dispute resolution with a focus on family disputes. \nColm Brannigan is a mediator\, med-arbitrator\, arbitrator\, coach\, and ADR trainer based in the GTA with an Ontario-wide practice. Colm has a solution-focused\, common-sense approach to conflict management and dispute resolution. He is recognized as a leading Canadian expert in the use of online dispute resolution (ODR) and in med-arb processes. Colm also provides ADR training and consulting services and is a regular writer on ADR topics and a frequent speaker on ADR at Programs/Conferences.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/mediation-arbitration-a-dispute-resolution-option-complimentary-fdria-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240325T190000
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Information Session - by the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia
DESCRIPTION:On March 25th\, join us for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 pm AST 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. \n During this event\, you will learn: \n\nWho is eligible for the AICLF\nWhat costs the AICLF can cover\nThe kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for\nHow the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada\nWhy the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own\n\n During and after the presentation\, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF. \n Registration and attendance details: \n\nRegister for the event by submitting this form.\nThe registration deadline is 5 pm AST Thursday\, March 21st \nYou will receive a link to the meeting before the event\n\nFor more information\, please contact:   Ken Partridge  |  kpartridge@isans.ca \nMonday\, March 25 \n 6:00 – 7:00 pm AST \nPlatform: Microsoft Teams
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/online-information-session-atlantic-immigrant-career-loan-fund-aiclf-by-the-immigrant-services-association-of-nova-scotia/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Justice Camp for Youth Gala by the Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador
DESCRIPTION:Please see the below invitation for the the Justice Camp for Youth Gala by the Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador that will take place on March 25. \n 
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/justice-camp-for-youth-gala-by-the-federation-des-francophones-de-terre-neuve-et-du-labrador/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328
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SUMMARY:Drafting and Reviewing Search Warrants by Osgoode Hall School of Law
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this unique opportunity to take a deep dive into how to draft legally solid and successful warrants.\nCourt decisions continue to make apparent the importance of clear\, accurate and complete warrant applications\, and the dire consequences of deficient drafting. \nThis practical program will give you the knowledge and skills you need to draft\, review\, and revise a wide variety of search warrants\, and to identify and develop winning strategies for defending or attacking them. \n\nRegistration includes 120-day unlimited\, online access to the recorded program. Please note the workshop will NOT be recorded. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nPractical Issues in the Warrant Process: Cross-Discipline Panel Discussion\nLatest Hot Issues in Computer and Related Technology Searches\nReview of the Foundational Principles of Search and Seizure\nWarrant Writing and Reviewing 101\nInformers and Tipsters: Challenges and Strategies for Using Anonymous Sources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\n\n\nLaw enforcement officers\nRegulatory investigators (federal and provincial)\nDefence lawyers\nJudges\, including Justices of the Peace and lower court judges form all provinces and territories\nCrown Attorneys and Federal Prosecutors
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/drafting-and-reviewing-search-warrants-by-osgoode-hall-school-of-law/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
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SUMMARY:Making Sense of Pensions in Family Law in 2024 by Osgoode Hall Law Schoool
DESCRIPTION:These are complex and technical  issues. Mistakes can be critical – and costly. Get what you need to advise with confidence.\nWhen a spousal relationship ends\, the division of pensions and other retirement assets is one of the biggest challenges for family law lawyers and plan administrators. Professionals must navigate a myriad of  legislative schemes\, technical requirements\, and evolving case law. \nThis unique one day program\, designed and delivered by family law experts and pension professionals\, will provide you with the critical knowledge and strategies you need to tackle the most challenging issues in pension and retirement assets that arise upon separation. \n\nCan’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited\, online access to the recorded program. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to decipher a pension valuation\nDrafting guidance to ensure a deal that works\nPensions as Family Property 101\nTackling SERPS and MEPPS\nUntangling death and survivor benefits\nVexing tax issues\, including\, “should I gross or should I net now?”\nInterest and arrears tips and tactics\nForums for resolving pension disputes – determining where and how\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Law Lawyers\nLawyers whose practice includes family law\nPension Lawyers\nPension Administrators\nFinancial Advisors
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/making-sense-of-pensions-in-family-law-in-2024-by-osgoode-hall-law-schoool/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240328T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20231221T162609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T162609Z
UID:22176-1711629000-1711634400@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Disabilities that Elude Diagnosis: Accommodating employees with undiagnosed or poorly understood conditions by the Nova Scotia Barristers Society
DESCRIPTION:Challenges often arise in accommodating employees with conditions that cannot be identified by a clear diagnostic test or that are not yet well-understood within the medical community. In this session\, experts will address these challenges\, answering questions including: \n\nWhat are common medical conditions that elude diagnosis\, or that are considered “diagnoses of exclusion”? Why does “long COVID” fall within that list?\nIs a definitive diagnosis\, or “objective evidence\,” necessary to establish disability? How should employers and unions respond where there is a lack of available medical practitioners with the requisite knowledge or experience to assess and attest to the condition?\nHow can employers and unions effectively formulate requests for medical information where an employee’s condition cannot be confirmed using a clinician’s diagnostic test?\nWhen sick leave abuse is a concern\, how can an employer distinguish between employees who have genuine\, difficult-to-diagnose disabilities\, and employees who are feigning illness? May an employer discipline or dismiss an employee who is frequently absent\, underperforming\, or exhibiting atypical workplace behaviours but who asserts that it is due to an as-yet undiagnosed disability?\nHow do the stereotypes and stigmas associated with these medical conditions contribute to the challenge of providing accommodation?\nWhat types of accommodations may be of assistance to an employee suffering from persistent or chronic symptoms that may impact their ability to work? For example: What measures may assist an individual with long COVID?
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/disabilities-that-elude-diagnosis-accommodating-employees-with-undiagnosed-or-poorly-understood-conditions-by-the-nova-scotia-barristers-society/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240331T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20240219T164040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T164040Z
UID:22582-1711888200-1711904400@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Ideas 2024: Diversity Summit NL - Workplace Diversity & Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Order your free tickets here. \nThe IDEA Awards are a pan-provincial showcase recognizing individuals and corporations doing outstanding work in the fields of Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity and Anti-Racism. This ceremony celebrates their work and provides a platform to share their success with others in the community. \nThe Awards Ceremony will take place at the NL Diversity Summit on March 21\, 2024\, at the Emera Innovation Exchange in St. John’s at 12:30 pm. Learn  more about the Idea Awards and complete a nomination form at: https://forms.gle/SFJkUuEzpW1dBEmN6 \nMake your nominations at: https://forms.gle/SFJkUuEzpW1dBEmN6
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/ideas-2024-diversity-summit-nl-workplace-diversity-inclusion/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240401T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20231220T201331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T201331Z
UID:22140-1711962000-1711974600@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Intensive Skills Workshop: Will Drafting by Osgood Hall Law School
DESCRIPTION:Drafting a will that can stand up to challenges is the cornerstone of a successful estates practice.\nOver two half-days\, this intensive\, learn-by-doing program will provide a unique opportunity to hone your drafting skills while receiving individualized feedback. \nDrafting a tightly worded will can help protect you from potential challenges and is a skill that requires thoughtful consideration and practice. When a client comes into your office requesting a will\, it is critical that you are prepared to competently draft based on varying\, and sometimes\, complex scenarios. \nOsgoodePD’s Intensive Will Drafting Workshop will provide you with the tools and confidence you need to succeed. \nThis unique program includes sample fact scenarios\, lectures and small group breakout sessions. Personalized feedback will provide you with ample opportunity to develop and refine your drafting skills. \nYou must be prepared to complete a pre-program introductory webinar and drafting assignment which will be reviewed by an experienced faculty member and discussed in small groups at the program. You will be asked to refer to your own templates and precedents\, as well as learnings from the first half-day session\, in order to complete the assignment. \n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to avoid common drafting errors\nThe basic administrative and preamble clauses that should be included in a will\, and how to revise them given different fact situations\nWhen to use multiple wills\, and how to effectively draft them\nThe components of a Simple Will\, and the situations in which it is appropriate to use\nYou will practice modifying standard clauses to effectively reflect client needs articulated in various fact scenarios\nHow to incorporate clauses to a situation where a family cottage or a second marriage may be involved\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is part of The Osgoode Intensive Program in Wills & Estates. For a full listing of required programs\, click here. \n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\n\nLawyers practicing or wishing to practice in wills and estates \n\n\nMarch 5 & April 1\, 2024\, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/intensive-skills-workshop-will-drafting-by-osgood-hall-law-school/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240403T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20231207T145347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T145347Z
UID:22025-1712134800-1712147400@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Law Issues 2024 by the Law Society of Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nNow in its 11th year\, with a focus on an area that has changed and grown in that time\, this program provides you with critical information on a wide variety of current and emerging legal issues for and about Indigenous peoples and communities. Our speakers provide their perspective on substantive\, procedural\, and policy topics to give you a deeper understanding of this area. They deliver insights and practical tips on addressing these issues to promote successful outcomes for your clients.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/indigenous-law-issues-2024-by-the-law-society-of-ontario/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20240402T154326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T154326Z
UID:22870-1712584800-1712588400@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) Online Information Session
DESCRIPTION:On April 8th\, join us for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 pm ADT 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. \nDuring this event\, you will learn: \n\nWho is eligible for the AICLF\nWhat costs the AICLF can cover\nThe kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for\nHow the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada\nWhy the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own\n\nDuring and after the presentation\, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF. \nRegistration and attendance details: \n\nRegister for the event by filling out the linked form.\nThe registration deadline is 5 pm ADT Friday\, April 5th \nYou will receive a link to the meeting before the event\n\nFor more information\, please contact:   Ken Partridge  |  kpartridge@isans.ca \nMonday\, April 8 \n2:00 – 3:00 pm ADT \nPlatform: Microsoft Teams
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/atlantic-immigrant-career-loan-fund-aiclf-online-information-session-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20231207T142602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T142602Z
UID:22008-1712620800-1712707199@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Fertility Law: Current and Emerging Issues by Osgoode Hall Law School
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Chair\n\n\nSara R. Cohen\nFertility Law Canada™ at D2Law LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFertility law issues continue to challenge and change. Are you up to date?\nFertility law is increasingly complex\, even for the experts who practice it daily. \nIn this constantly evolving legal landscape\, professionals working in this arena must ensure they are current and informed about the latest case law\, as well as the key legislative\, jurisdictional and procedural changes \n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nJoin Canada’s leading experts as they take you through the critical issues you and your clients grapple with daily\, including: \n\n\n\n\n\nCross-Canada check-up – key updates from across the nation\nWhen the love (or life) is gone: implications upon separation or death\nDrafting 101 – tips for making your agreements work\nPractice challenges and ethical dilemmas: strategies for protecting yourself and your client\nScreening 101: what you need to know to guide your clients through the process\nFertility law developments across the border and around the world\nCultural competence and the ART client\nWhen things go wrong – how to avoid and navigate the common (and not so common) pitfalls\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlus! Get a grounding in the foundations of Fertility Law and procedure with our optional primer\, Fertility Law: Understanding the Key Concepts. Learn at your convenience and at your own pace in this unique On Demand program (total running time approximately 1 hour). This primer is included in your registration fee. Anticipated release date February 2024. \n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Law Lawyers\nFertility Practitioners\nHealth Lawyers
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/fertility-law-current-and-emerging-issues-by-osgoode-hall-law-school/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20240314T121040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T121040Z
UID:22762-1712707200-1712793599@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Creating a Healthy and Inclusive Workplace by the Gardiner Centre
DESCRIPTION:Support diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, anti-racism\, and mental wellness in the workplace. \nDid you know that companies who lead with EDI-AR have lower turnover rates\, greater productivity and higher customer satisfaction? Companies with a diverse workforce that support positive mental health amongst their employees are more likely to experience greater financial returns and capture new markets. More than that\, we know it is the right thing to do. HR professionals play a critical role in creating and supporting healthy and welcoming workplaces\, but sometimes it is difficult to identify and implement strategies that are right for your organization. \nInstructed by leading industry experts\, participants will gain insights into the business case for investing in wellness\, equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and anti-racism (EDI-AR) in the workplace and the steps involved in creating a strategy to best cultivate these in their organization. This course will identify key considerations in HR processes and policies and the key features of a psychologically safe workplace. \nKey Learning Outcomes \n\nUnderstand the business case for wellness\, equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and anti-racism (EDI AR) in the workplace.\nLearn to differentiate and define EDI AR.\nLearn the steps involved in creating a strategy around EDI AR and wellness.\nIdentify EDI AR considerations in standard HR processes and policies including recruitment\, promotion\, and retention of diverse employees.\nDefine and describe a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.\nLearn how to identify burnout and practical steps in how to prevent it.\n\nThis course is part of the Strategic Human Resources Management Program. \nEvent Location \nGardiner Centre\nFaculty of Business Administration\nMemorial University of Newfoundland \n100 Signal Hill Road\, Suite 1014\nSt. John’s\, NL A1A 1B3
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/creating-a-healthy-and-inclusive-workplace-by-the-gardiner-centre/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20231221T160230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T160230Z
UID:22157-1712743200-1712750400@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Stress Management for Legal Professionals by the Law Society of Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Special Notice\n\nOur Stress Management for Legal Professionals Program (on April 10\, 2024) will feature topics that you want to hear about. What situations do you find most stressful in your professional life? What in particular would you benefit from hearing about from our expert speaker\, Dr. Mamta Gautam? This is your opportunity to submit your topic ideas for consideration and potential inclusion in this year’s program. Please click the link below to submit your topic suggestions before January 25\, 2024. All responses will be submitted to the Law Society of Ontario anonymously and shared only with Law Society staff\, Dr. Gautam\, and the moderator(s) for this program. Note that priority will be given to common/recurring questions. \nSurvey – We Want to Hear from You!\n\n\n\nDetails \nProviding legal services to your clients is challenging. The recent national study on wellness in the legal profession tells us that legal professionals experience chronic stress and psychological distress. This program provides you with a starting point (and a roadmap) to understand\, process\, and address these challenges. Our expert speaker\, Dr. Mamta Gautam\, is known as “the Doctor’s Doctor” for her work with physicians\, but also has extensive experience working with members of the legal profession. Join Dr. Gautam as she provides you with stress management strategies and techniques for your professional and personal life.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/stress-management-for-legal-professionals-by-the-law-society-of-ontario/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20231221T160358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T160358Z
UID:22159-1712826000-1712836800@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:The Eight-Minute Employment Lawyer 2024 by the Law Society of Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Concise. Insightful. Comprehensive. In short\, an Eight-Minute program is the fast track to all the recent developments in employment law. We capture a variety of perspectives by drawing from a pool of presenters\, and each one gets to the point within minutes. You always receive materials that provide you with practical tips and resources you might not get elsewhere. The half-day programs of our Eight-Minute series make sure you’re up to the challenges of a busy legal practice whether you are plaintiff or respondent counsel.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/the-eight-minute-employment-lawyer-2024-by-the-law-society-of-ontario/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20240226T132256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T132256Z
UID:22644-1712833200-1712844000@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert - Criminal Inadmissibility by ImmSeminars
DESCRIPTION:Presenter/s: Annie Beaudoin RCIC \nDate: 11 April 2024 \nTime: 11am – 2 pm Pacific \nLocation: webinar \nType: webinar and recording \nPrice: $75.00 \nCPD approval: \n\nCICC 3 hours – 3 CPD hours approved\, video will expire on 11 April 2025. Includes 30 minutes of professionalism.\nLSBC 3 hours – Approved. Video recording will expire 31 December 2024. Attendance to this course will provide you with .25 hours/15 minutes of ethics and professional responsibility component for your BC Law Society reporting.\nLaw Societies of Alberta\, Manitoba\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, and the Barrister’s Society of Nova Scotia\n\nFor members of these Law Societies\, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your mandatory annual requirements.\n\n\n\nOutline:  \n1.Introduction \n2.Why do we see so many criminal convictions from countries like the US and very few from other countries? \n3.Where does criminal inadmissibility fall within other inadmissibility from A34 to A42 \n4.Committed in Canada versus Committed outside Canada \n5.Changes to the delegated authority in recent years \n6.Serious criminality A36(1)b versus ‘regular’ criminality A36(2)b \n7.What is a summary conviction? \n8.Deemed Rehabilitated \n9.“Prescribed period” for rehabilitation \n10.Adding a Rehabilitation application to a permanent residence application \n11.What is considered part of the sentence to determine eligibility to apply for rehab \n12.Can errors be corrected when criminal inadmissibility has been established? \n13.The Art of making equivalences to the Canadian Criminal Code (CCC); \n14.Final disposition and Cases studies. \n15.Convicted as a Juvenile \n16.Reading the FBI police certificate and US state police certificates \n17.UK Rehabilitation Act and its effect on criminal inadmissibility in Canada \n18.Relevant Case/s and Important changes from Jurisprudence \n19.What to do if my client is not eligible for Rehab yet? \n20.What do decision makers take into consideration when assessing a Rehab application? \n21.List of documents to provide for a well-supported Rehab application \n22.What should the submission letter should include? \n23.Ethical considerations \n24.Q & A
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/ask-an-expert-criminal-inadmissibility-by-immseminars/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240412T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20240320T115905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T115905Z
UID:22817-1712923200-1712928600@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Hear the Child - The BC approach to including the child's views and preferences
DESCRIPTION:April 12 | 12:00 AT / 12:30 pm NT \nHear the Child – The BC approach to including the child’s views and preferences. \nBev Churchill\nFamily Lawyer Collaborative\, Mediator. Parenting Coordinator\n________________________________________\nThe new Divorce Act has a list of factors to help family lawyers\, dispute resolution professionals\, and the courts determine what is best for your child in your particular situation.\nOne of these factors is a child’s views and preferences. Hear the Child is an approach to obtaining the views of a child through a trained neutral child interviewer. The child interviewers meet with children and prepare a report that contains the child’s verbatim views so that their views can be considered by adults making decisions about the child’s best interests in a family justice process such as a mediation or court case. The interviewers do not assess the child nor the parents.\n________________________________________\nBev Churchill is a family lawyer\, collaborative professional\, mediator and parenting coordinator.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/hear-the-child-the-bc-approach-to-including-the-childs-views-and-preferences/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20240404T162339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T162339Z
UID:22891-1712923200-1712941200@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Hear the Child Webinar by the Family Dispute Resolution Institute Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:HEAR THE CHILD:\nA Non-Evaluative Child Interviewing Model \nBev Churchill\nCollaborative Family Lawyer | Mediator |Parenting Coordinator |\nHTC Child Interviewer and Trainer \nLearn about the Hear the Child (HTC) model that provides decision makers with direct input from children where decisions are being made about them in family justice processes like family dispute resolution and court. \nThe Hear the Child (HTC) non-evaluative model is gaining popularity across Canada. Under this model\, qualified interviewers meet with children and then produce a verbatim report. The interviewer does not assess the child or the parents. \nThrough the HTC Society\, family professionals who meet the applicaiton requirements can join the roster and use the Hear the Child reports model to interview children. \nwww.hearthechild.ca \nBev Churchill is a family lawyer in Kelona\, BC and has been practicing since 1986. Bev is a Director on the Hear the Child Board and provides training for professionals who want to qualify for the Hear the Child roster.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the webinar here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHear the Child Society\nNon-Evaluative Child Training\nJune 13-14\nZoom Online\nThis training qualifies for the Hear the Child Society Roster\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the NECI program and registration
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/hear-the-child-webinar-by-the-family-dispute-resolution-institute-atlantic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20240327T165407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T165407Z
UID:22853-1713139200-1713225599@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Benchers' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the next Benchers’ meeting will take place on Monday\, 15 April 2024. Anyone wishing to attend a Benchers’ meeting: \n1. is required to provide notice of attendance to the Law Society by emailing erowe@lsnl.ca;\n2. will not be permitted to use audio or video recording devices or communication devices during the meeting;\n3. shall not speak\, unless invited to do so by the President;\n4. must observe and obey all rulings of the President; and\n5. shall leave if the meeting is declared closed to the public or if asked to do so by the President. \nAt this time\, attendance shall be via Zoom. An invite will be provided upon receipt of an attendance notice. Agendas will be posted on the Law Society website in advance of each meeting and the Minutes for the Public portion of each meeting will also be posted on the website. Please note that members are invited to attend the Public portion of the Benchers’ meeting\, however\, the In-Camera portion of the meeting is closed to the public. \nShould you wish to attend the Public portion of the Benchers’ meeting on 15 April 2024\, please email erowe@lsnl.ca no later than 12:00 pm\, Wednesday\, 10 April 2024.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/benchers-meeting-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Law Society
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20231221T160555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T160555Z
UID:22161-1713139200-1713225599@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Technology and Legal Practice by the Law Society of Ontario
DESCRIPTION: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 the legal profession needs to pay attention. Your fellow practitioners\, technology experts\, legal app developers\, professors\, and judges address how AI and other technologies are impacting the delivery of legal services\, the emerging practice issues\, the substantive law and evidence\, and the justice system\, and how you might prepare.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/technology-and-legal-practice-by-the-law-society-of-ontario/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20240416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163140
CREATED:20231106T193143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T145240Z
UID:21795-1713272400-1713283200@lsnl.ca
SUMMARY:Documents\, Electronic Documents\, and Affidavits by the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview \nJoin 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. \nMembers 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. All sessions will be delivered online only. 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). \nRegister for all 5 Sessions \nSession 1: Back to Basics: Purposes\, Sources & Fundamental Concepts of Canadian Evidence Law – November 30\, 2023\nSession 2: Shortcuts to Proof: How to Avoid Leading Evidence (or Lead Less of It) – January 18\, 2024\nSession 3: Opinion Evidence: Admissibility\, Pitfalls – February 20\, 2024\nSession 4: Famous and Frustrating: The Law of Hearsay – March 19\, 2024\nSession 5: Documents\, Electronic Documents\, and Affidavits – April 16\, 2024 \nSession 1 : Back to Basics: Purposes\, Sources & Fundamental Concepts of Canadian Evidence Law\nThursday November 30\, 2023\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm\n \nIn 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. \nRegister for Session 1 \nSession 2: Shortcuts to Proof: How to Avoid Leading Evidence (or Lead Less of It)\nThursday\, January 18\, 2024\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm \nSession 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. \nRegister for Session 2 \nSession 3: Opinion Evidence: Admissibility\, Pitfalls\nTuesday\, February 20\, 2024\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm \nOpinion 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. \nRegister for Session 3 \nSession 4: Famous and Frustrating: The Law of Hearsay\nTuesday\, March 19\, 2024\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm \nSession 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. \nRegister for Session 4 \nSession 5: Documents\, Electronic Documents\, and Affidavits\nTuesday\, April 16\, 2024\, 1:00 – 4:00 pm \nIn 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. \nRegister for Session 5 \nSeminar Presenter \nRobert J. Currie\, K.C. \nRobert 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). \nRegistration Fee \nOption 1: $172.50 ($150.00 + HST) per seminar \nOption 2: $560.00 ($500.00 + HST) for all five seminars (recordings can be made available) \nHST # R108086463 \nCPD Credit \n3 hours per seminar (15 hours total)
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/documents-electronic-documents-and-affidavits-by-the-law-society-of-newfoundland-and-labrador/
LOCATION:Law Society Building\, 3rd Floor\, 196-198 Water St.\, St. John's \, NL\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador":MAILTO:churley@lsnl.ca
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SUMMARY:Lawyers Trivia Night by the Canadian Bar Association - Newfoundland and Labrador Branch
DESCRIPTION:Registration now open. Deadline to register is April 10th\, 2024.  \nFor any questions or inquiries\, don’t hesitate to contact Robyn at cba-nl@cba.org \nPlease be advised the CBA office will be closed from April 8-12\, 2024
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/lawyers-trivia-night-by-the-canadian-bar-association-newfoundland-and-labrador-branch/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:The Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2024 by the Law Society of Ontario
DESCRIPTION: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 to the best of your abilities and meet the challenges in your practice\, a half-day Six-Minute program is just what you need. \n\nHow do you deal with missing beneficiaries?\nHow can you draft to avoid disputes while meeting client expectations?\nWhat are some identifying signs of elder abuse in client interviews?\nWhat is the latest update in the taxation of trust distributions?\nWhat are the latest cases in passing of accounts?\nWhat do you need to know about full and final releases?\nHow should you deal with digital assets?
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/the-six-minute-estates-lawyer-2024-by-the-law-society-of-ontario/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:AI and Ethics in Access to Justice by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEpisode 6 – “AI and Ethics in Access to Justice”\n18th April 2024 taking place at 1:00 pm BST. \nWebinar details:\nOverview of AI in access to justice\, including its benefits and drawbacks \n\nEthical considerations in using AI to improve access to justice\, such as ensuring fairness and impartiality\nBest practices for using AI ethically in access to justice\, such as incorporating human oversight and conducting regular audits\n\nPractical examples: \n\n\n\nUse of AI tools such as chatbots and virtual assistants to provide legal information and guidance to individuals who may not have access to legal resources.\nDiscussing the potential of AI to improve access to justice\, particularly for marginalized groups\, and the ethical considerations involved.\nExamining best practices for using AI ethically in access to justice\, including the need for human oversight and regular audits.\n\n\n\nEvent page: https://www.commonwealthlawyers.com/event/ai-and-ethics-in-access-to-justice/\nRegistration page: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3CCgJgcqTpWfhPSSMvVNbQ#/registration
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/ai-and-ethics-in-access-to-justice-by-the-commonwealth-lawyers-association/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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