Business Law Lunch and Learn

Closing Folders: Mastering Advanced Strategies for Streamlining Transactions with Closing Agendas

Join the co-chairs of the Business Law Section, Cassidy LaCosta and Christina Driscoll for the second session in our two-part Lunch & Learn series, where we’ll explore advanced strategies for leveraging closing agendas to enhance transaction management. Building on the foundational concepts from the first session, this deep-dive will focus on fine-tuning closing agendas to ensure smoother, more efficient transactions. Learn how to track critical milestones, manage outstanding tasks, and keep all parties aligned throughout the closing process. We will explore advanced tips and tricks for getting the most out of Closing Folders, the cloud-based legal document management system introduced in the first session. Discover how to maximize its features for more efficient document handling, secure signature collection, and seamless collaboration, ensuring that your transactions run smoothly from start to finish. This session will build on the tools from the first session, helping to fully harness the power of Closing Folders to optimize your closing process.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Location: Cox & Palmer Office 235 Water Street, Suite 1100 or virtual

️ Lunch: Provided

Fee: FREE for CBA members | $50 for non-members

Register online by clicking here.

Email Robyn with any inquires.

Criminal Law Lunch and Learn

Supreme Court of Canada Update – Winter 2025

Join John Noseworthy, Criminal Law Section Chair as they examine a selection of recent cases from the Supreme Court of Canada that will be of particular interest to lawyers who practice criminal law in the province.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Location: Virtual

Fee: FREE for CBA members | $50 for non-members

Register online by clicking here.

Email Robyn with any inquires.

Insurance Law Lunch and Learn

Privilege Arising in Insurance

CBA-NL’s Insurance Law Section Chair, Steve Griffin has recruited Steven Scruton, from MacGillivray Law to lead a discussion of the most common issues of privilege arising in insurance and injury claims, including litigation privilege and settlement privilege. This hour lunch and learn will be filled with information to help you in your practice with time for questions throughout and at the end of the presentation.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Location: 6th Floor Conference Room Atlantic Place or virtual

️ Lunch: Provided

Fee: FREE for CBA members | $50 for non-members

Register online by clicking here.

Email Robyn with any inquires.

The Notwithstanding Clause: For Emergencies Only?

Please join us for a FREE (for members) panel discussion regarding s. 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We will be joined by legal experts from across the country to discuss their diverse perspectives on the purpose and utility of the clause. Block off Friday, March 21, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm ET.

Speakers

Senator Peter Harder, Privy Council

Dr. Dwight Newman, KC, Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, &

Marion Sandilands, Partner at Conway Litigation

Registration can be done online here.

Free, Private Orangetheory Class at Orangetheory Galway

We take your health and wellness seriously—so should you! Carve out 1 hour for yourself on March 30th.

As part of our wellness initiative, we’re treating you to a private Orangetheory class at Orangetheory Galway!

Never tried a group fitness class? Never set foot in a gym? No problem! Beginner or Advanced gym goer, this 60-minute workout blends cardio and strength training at your own pace- all you need are indoor sneakers and comfy clothes.

Come break a sweat, have some fun, and maybe even discover your new favorite workout!

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025

Time: Check in at 2:30pm, Class starts at 3:00pm- don’t be late!

Location: Orangetheory Galway 2 Danny Dr.

Fee: FREE

To register, email Robyn at cba-nl@cba.org

Limited spots, first come first serve

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Posted: March 14, 2025