Practical Tips for Lawyers

Description

The Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA) has issued Practice Bulletin 01-20 Process for Remote Witnessing of Affidavits for use in Land Title Applications, in effect immediately to provide direction about remote witnessing of affidavits in support of land title applications (including section 49) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This practice direction enables only BC lawyers and notaries who represent the parties to a property transaction to remotely witness affidavits. Lawyers and notaries who choose to remotely witness affidavits must first review the Law Society of British Columbia’s (LSBC) directions on best practices for using video-conferencing when providing legal advice or services, and must incorporate a statement in the jurat of the affidavit confirming this process was used and the best practices were followed.

Carlos MacDonald discusses this Practice Bulletin and other land title practice changes
arising out of COVID-19.
 

Speaker
Carlos MacDonald, Director of Land Titles
Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia

This is the archived version of a program presented on April 9, 2020.

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Internet policies, social media, ethics and bullying are common ground for employment codes of conduct. The recent BC Court of Appeal decision of Roe v. British Columbia Ferry Services Ltd. 2015 BCCA 1 (CanLII) has shone a new light on the significance of what is contained in these codes. Whether you are acting as counsel or employer, an employment code of conduct may be a considerably overlooked tool in managing employment affairs. Join our panelists Paul Fairweather and Phillip White, legal author and HR specialist as they explore how lawyers should approach codes of conduct.

Speakers
Colin J. Edstrom, Harris & Company LLP 
Philip White, Grosman, Grosman & Gale LLP

Moderator
Meghan Maddigan, Law Society of BC

This is the archived version of a program presented on June 18, 2015.

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Documentary evidence can make or break a case at trial and is critical to settlement negotiations. This webinar will provide counsel with tips and practices to: asses the evidentiary value of your case documents; use technology to organize your documents for trial to maximize documentary priorities and efficiency; and prepare you for the do’s and don’ts of submitting your documents at trial.

Speakers
Todd Bell, Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin
Claire Hunter, Hunter Litigation Chambers
Ann Halkett, Litigation Support Manager, Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Moderator
Rhona Lichtenwald, Hillcrest Law & Mediation

This is the archived version of a program presented on November 29, 2017.

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In this webinar, you will learn how to apply knowledge management principles in preparing practical precedents for your law practice. Topics include: applying insights from knowledge management, types of precedents and sources for precedents. Examples include: the new Family Law Act and the Wills, Estates and Succession Act and e-discovery. The presenters will show you how to create effective and dynamic precedent systems for your law practice.

Speakers
Chilwin Cheng, Legal Process Solutions
Euan F. Sinclair, Director, Knowledge Management, Lawson Lundell LLP

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on October 29, 2013.

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ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

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Personal injury and criminal law are distinct practice areas. But when personal injury and criminal law collide in a legal proceeding, it can cause major problems for litigators. With a personal injury litigator, Crown counsel and defence counsel as presenters this webinar will consider practical practice issues, including: Do you know how to get the evidence you need from the other side, be it the police or personal injury lawyer? Timing of criminal proceedings vs. personal injury proceedings? Use of testimony in either criminal or personal injury proceedings to establish liability and/or impeach the credibility of a witness? Don’t get banged up, get a leg up, take this course.

Speakers
Ken Armstrong, Stewart & Company, Vancouver
Mike Brundrett, Crown Counsel, Criminal Appeals & Special Prosecutions, Vancouver
Marilyn Sandford, Ritchie Sandford, Vancouver

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on April 5, 2016.

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ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

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Description
Join our esteemed and experienced faculty to learn about best practices for hot topic issues facing criminal lawyers practising criminal law in the BC Supreme Court and Provincial court.

Topics include:
• Technology in the courtroom
• Pre-trial motions
• Examination-in-chief, cross-examination and re-examination
• Unrepresented litigants
• Withdrawal of counsel

Speakers
The Honourable Madam Justice Miriam Maisonville, The Supreme Court Of British Columbia
The Honourable Judge Reginald Harris, The Provincial Court Of British Columbia
Michel Huot, Crown Counsel-Criminal Appeals & Special Prosecutions (CASP)
James Sutherland, Sutherland Jetté, Barristers

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on May 29, 2012.

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ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

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Family businesses create over 50% of the GDP in Canada. Corporate issues arise daily in family transactions. Hear from our panel of corporate experts about what to look out for, creative opportunities for resolution and how to steer an amicable division of major family business assets.

Speakers
Judith Janzen, Onyx Law Group
Paul Lermitte, Legacy Family Office of Assante Wealth Management
Josephine Nadel, Owen Bird Law Corporation

Moderator
Meghan Maddigan, Law Society of BC

This is the archived version of a program presented on June 14, 2016.

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ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

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Civility in the courtroom is an integral part of the trial process. Lawyers have a moral and ethical duty to display good manners and professional decorum in court towards fellow lawyers, litigants and the court. However, in the heat the adversarial process, trial counsel can find themselves behaving without civility. In this course, a BC Supreme Court Justice and trial counsel will discuss the practical sides of civility in court. Learn what demonstrative conduct by counsel is off-side in court. Find out how to use technology in court with respect. See how to properly respond to uncivil conduct in court by self-represented litigants. If your clients want to attend court with you, find out how to prepare your clients to be civil in court. Using practical examples, insights from the literature, law and court practice and scenarios, the presenters will take participants through common "un-civil" and unprofessional situations in court and show how trial counsel can respond respectfully and ethically to such conduct. This course is especially suited for junior trial counsel.

Speakers
Mr. Justice Frits E. Verhoeven, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Claire E. Hunter, Hunter Litigation Chambers

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on May 15, 2014.

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ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

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Description
The Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA) has issued Practice Bulletin 01-20 Process for Remote Witnessing of Affidavits for use in Land Title Applications, in effect immediately to provide direction about remote witnessing of affidavits in support of land title applications (including section 49) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This practice direction enables only BC lawyers and notaries who represent the parties to a property transaction to remotely witness affidavits. Lawyers and notaries who choose to remotely witness affidavits must first review the Law Society of British Columbia’s (LSBC) directions on best practices for using video-conferencing when providing legal advice or services, and must incorporate a statement in the jurat of the affidavit confirming this process was used and the best practices were followed.
 

Speakers
Carlos MacDonald, Director of Land Titles
Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia

This is the archived version of a program presented on April 9, 2020.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

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Medical records present a challenge for lawyers. Medical records often are difficult for lawyers to use and understand. This course will show how lawyers can analyze medical records and use them effectively in trial or in the management of a file.

Learn how to work with medical experts to decode medical jargon, assess the relative strengths and weaknesses or a case, identify relevant issues and create valuable event timelines. The course takes a multi-faceted approach with presenters being an immigration counsel, ICBC defence counsel and medical expert. Find out how to effectively and efficiently manage medical records in your practice.

Speakers
Kenneth Armstrong, Stewart & Company
Eileen Finnegan, Vancouver Litigation Support Services
Catherine A. Sas, Q.C., Miller Thomson LLP

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on May 13, 2014.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

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Practising law and being an employer at the same time is a challenge in today’s marketplace. Challenges include: finding and retaining employees, managing staff, work arrangements, using social media/technology, workplace privacy and compliance with the law. Join our expert panel of experienced employment practitioners as they take you through the employer-employee relationship and provide you with tips on how to be a top employer. Course content includes: the new BC Code of Professional Code (in force January 1, 2013 replacing the Professional Conduct Handbook) as it relates to employment, recruitment, interviewing, hiring, managing staff, work arrangements, employment contracts, independent contractors, partnership, social media and use of technology, employee privacy, WCB, human rights and the Employment Standards Act.

Speakers
Carman J. Overholt, QC, Overholt Law Corporation
Gabrielle M. Scorer, Roper Greyell LLP

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on February 27, 2013.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

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Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking panel of speakers. This course will cover many ethical issues facing both Corporate Counsel and Public Sector Lawyers. Topics include confidentiality, privilege, conflicts of interest, “dupe” rule, technology, corporate corruption, In-House counsel transfers, whistleblower protection and many more! Register today, as space is limited.

Speakers
Deborah A. Armour, Chief Legal Officer, Law Society of BC
Michel E. Belec, Vice President, Legal Services, TELUS
Alex A. Shorten, Barrister & Solicitor
Kenneth Yule, QC, Department of Justice Canada

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on June 20, 2012.

*Please note that this recording does not include any self-test component.   Individual participants must watch this recording with at least one other lawyer or articled student in order to qualify for the Law Society of BC's CPD requirement.

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ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

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Whether your practice is defined by family, injury, estate, employment, business, insurance or other areas of law, in our coastal province, almost every lawyer’s practice will at some point cross paths with an aspect of marine law. Being able to identify these issues as they arise is key. This course outlines the most common resources and hazards of marine law confronted by non-marine lawyers. Relevant common law, legislation and practice points (including ethics) covered include: pleading injury and property claims and defences, limitation periods and amounts, vessel and licence transfers, marine security, liens and execution proceedings, marine insurance disputes, and claims for wages, salvage, trespass and bailment.

Speaker
G. Darren Williams, Lambert and Williams

This is the archived version of a program presented on March 4, 2015.

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ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

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Learn all about it! New hot topics in insurance defence litigation from leading senior defense counsel. Each presenter has a wealth of experience in his or her area of expertise: construction, professional liability/commercial litigation and ICBC defence. Attention new and intermediate practitioners: learn a new perspective on what good faith, honest performance and duty to defend really means!

Speakers
Gregory S. Miller, Lindsay Kenney LLP
John R. Singleton, QC, Singleton Urquhart LLP
Mary-Helen Wright, Pacific Law Group

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on February 24, 2015.

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The American Bar Association reports that 75% of clients go online to find a lawyer.* That means legal writing these days is more than just drafting legal memoranda for clients or affidavits for court. Legal writing online is essential to practicing law. It’s now about the magic of the online space. In this webinar you will learn how to increase your competency in communicating online. Our expert presenters will show you how to apply effective writing rules, using practical examples, including: website press releases, blogs, Facebook and Twitter. Also, they will provide: Dos, don’ts, tips and tricks. Take this webinar so that you’re the Mastermind of your law practice online.

* ABA Journal, posted July 11, 2014 @ www.abajournal.com

Speakers
Heather Gray-Grant, Heather Gray-Grant Consulting
Doug Jasinski, Skunkworks Creative Group Inc.

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on May 4, 2016.

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Intellectual property (IP) law is a fast moving area of law and always changing. Learn the basics of IP, including the latest changes regarding: copyright, trademark, anti-spam, key word advertising, social media, protection for apps, and the new emerging generic top-level domains. As a non-IP lawyer, stay current on IP law and find out how to protect your client’s IP rights and minimize risks of infringement.

Speakers
Jennifer A. Marles, Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP
Vincent K.S. Yip, Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on November 20, 2013.

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This webinar is a primer on securities law for new lawyers or lawyers interested in securities law fundamentals. Our experienced securities lawyers will demystify the securities law process focusing on basic securities tools, including: disclosure, registration and enforcement. You will learn about practice tips and how to avoid securities pitfalls.

Speakers
Veronica Armstrong, Solicitor
Harveen Thauli, Barrister & Solicitor

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on April 19, 2018.

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ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

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The Hear the Child Report in family law is new. The Hear the Child Report is intended to inform parents, their legal counsel and the Court of the views of the child regarding the parenting arrangements of the child. Increasingly, clients are requesting the Hear the Child Report and Courts are ordering them. As a result, those involved in family law matters need to know how to manage the process for the Hear the Child Report.

In this webinar, you will learn how to manage the process for the Hear the Child Report in a sensitive and effective manner. A practical scenario of parenting arrangements commonly found in family law practice will be used to guide the discussion from the start of the process of the Hear the Child Report to the end when it is filed in Court. You will learn about best practices in the Hear the Child Practice Guidelines. You will learn how to find trained child interviewers. Representative fee structures, a sample Hear the Child Report agreement and a precedent, suitable for filing in Court, will be provided.

Take this webinar and learn from the experts, who are qualified, in this emerging field on how to manage the process for the Hear the Child Report. You should take this course if you are: a counselor, clinical counselor, Family Justice Counsellor, mental health professional, mediator, arbitrator, social worker or family lawyer.

Speakers
Trudi Lynne Brown, QC, Brown Henderson Melbye
Mary E. Mouat, QC, Quadra Legal Centre
Bobbi Poushinsky, C.Med., Bobbi Poushinsky Mediation Services Inc.

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on May 22, 2014.

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ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

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End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

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The rules concerning notices of application changed in 2010 and lawyers have been getting themselves in trouble ever since. Join us as The Honourable Madam Justice Heather MacNaughton, Kathryn Basran, and John Shields present on how to successfully draft your Chambers materials.

Speakers
Trudi Lynne Brown, QC, Brown Henderson Melbye
Mary E. Mouat, QC, Quadra Legal Centre
Bobbi Poushinsky, C.Med., Bobbi Poushinsky Mediation Services Inc.
 

Moderator
Meghan Maddigan, Law Society of BC

This is the archived version of a program presented on September 20, 2017.

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ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

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In the Age of the internet, websites, blogs and social media, the tort of defamation is expanding. From our online defamation experts, learn how to assess online defamation. Learn how online defamation is different from traditional defamation. Find out the practical tips for managing the online defamation file, including: interim relief, preservation of evidence, defences, jurisdiction and working with computer forensic experts. If your clients are doing business on the Internet, you need to take this course.

Speakers
Mark E. Fancourt-Smith, Lawson Lundell LLP
Marko Vesely, Lawson Lundell LLP

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on April 3, 2014.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

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This talk examines the nuances and the additional difficulties for lawyers and their staff when doing second and private mortgages. We will examine the context and the business context of such loans and the players involved. We will examine how to handle the tight time frames, the players involved and the limitations in doing full due diligence. And we will discuss the problem in getting proper instructions.  In that regard, we will discuss common errors made when its not the bank’s “paper”.

We will examine the necessity of ILA and discuss the recent issues raised in the Galpin case (the little old lady in West Van who mortgaged her house away) and how to avoid these situations.

We will discuss priority issues as between the existing (or new) first mortgage and the second mortgage. In that regard, we will go over the problems of confirm the first mortgage balances and how to avail your client of the sec. 28 rights to protect the second’s priority over further advances by the first. The recent decision Forjay will be examined and we will show how it has clarified the procedures in giving notice to the first mortgagee of the priority that the second wishes to assert.

Speakers
Tim Lack, Partner, BridgehouseLaw Vancouver

This is the archived version of a program presented on May 6, 2020.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

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This talk examines the nuances and the additional difficulties for lawyers and their staff when doing second and private mortgages. We will examine the context and the business context of such loans and the players involved. We will examine how to handle the tight time frames, the players involved and the limitations in doing full due diligence. And we will discuss the problem in getting proper instructions.  In that regard, we will discuss common errors made when its not the bank’s “paper”.

We will examine the necessity of ILA and discuss the recent issues raised in the Galpin case (the little old lady in West Van who mortgaged her house away) and how to avoid these situations.

We will discuss priority issues as between the existing (or new) first mortgage and the second mortgage. In that regard, we will go over the problems of confirm the first mortgage balances and how to avail your client of the sec. 28 rights to protect the second’s priority over further advances by the first. The recent decision Forjay will be examined and we will show how it has clarified the procedures in giving notice to the first mortgagee of the priority that the second wishes to assert.

Speakers
Tim Lack, Partner, BridgehouseLaw Vancouver

This is the archived version of a program presented on May 6, 2020.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

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Everything you always wanted to know about residential title insurance, and then some...

Brett Horton will do a deep dive into Stewart Title’s residential lender and owner policies including:

• Covered risks
• Exclusions & Exceptions
• Special considerations for strata properties & first nations developments
• Claims examples

Speakers
Brett Horton, Counsel & Director, Commercial Business Development - BC
Stewart Title Guaranty Company

This is the archived version of a program presented on April 8, 2020.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

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The “F” words – Fraud, Forgeries & Fake ID!

Fraud continues to be prevalent in the BC real estate market.  Brett Horton will discuss the various types of fraud and how real estate lawyers can help prevent it!
 

Speakers
Brett Horton, Counsel & Director, Commercial Business Development - BC
Stewart Title Guaranty Company

This is the archived version of a program presented on April 22, 2020.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

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As civil and family litigators, we spend most of our time in Chambers and often complain about the poor affidavit drafting of our opponents. What if we found out our affidavits aren’t quite passing muster? Are we improperly including hearsay? Is our language inflammatory or inappropriate? Are there other ways our affidavits may not be compliant or are ineffective? Could we be at risk of a complaint to the Law Society for unprofessional conduct? Are we complying with Best Practices for Family Lawyers? How can we improve our clients’ positions with effective drafting? Our panel includes: Master Heather MacNaughton, experienced human rights and administrative law lawyer and Master of the BC Supreme Court; Claire Hunter, seasoned civil litigator, Supreme Court of Canada clerk, called in NY State & BC, and pro bono advocate; Meghan J. Selinger, experienced family law litigator, co-instructor Family Law at UBC Allard Law and reviewer of the CLE Family Law Sourcebook; and moderator Rhona Lichtenwald. The panel will provide practical tips and guidance for effective drafting and how to avoid pitfalls and common problems, using concrete examples and techniques. This webinar will be hands-on and look at real life examples.

Speakers
Master Heather M. MacNaughton, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Claire E. Hunter, Hunter Litigation Chambers
Meghan J. Selinger, Hamilton Fabbro

Moderator
Rhona M. Lichtenwald, Hillcrest Law & Mediation

This is the archived version of a program presented on February 16, 2016.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

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Are you new to the practice of probate? Or simply frustrated with your application materials being bounced? Join experienced practitioners, Sherri Robinson and Geoff White, as they take you through the mastery and math of probate applications.

Speakers
Geoff White, Clark Wilson LLP 
Sherri Robinson, Centra Lawyers LLP

Moderator
Meghan Maddigan, Law Society of BC

This is the archived version of a program presented on August 23, 2017.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

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The Missing Women Commission of Inquiry is one of the most significant inquiries in Canadian legal history. Established in 2010, the Commission of Inquiry examined the police investigations into the missing and murdered women from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside between 1997 and 2002. The Commission heard nearly 100 days of evidence from 86 witnesses, admitted over 200 exhibits and written submissions with over 170,000 documents disclosed. In 2012, the Commissioner released the Commission’s final report, which was nearly 1500 pages long and making 63 recommendations.

This webinar will provide an analysis and update of the findings of fact and recommendations of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, with the Commissioner, The Honourable Wallace T. Oppal, QC, and Senior Commission Counsel, Art Vertlieb, QC

For lawyers interested in appearing before Commissions of Inquiry, learn about practice and procedure, Commissioner’s rulings, witness examination and conduct of the hearings.

Learn about how the Commission’s recommendations, findings of fact and evidence may have implications for: aboriginal law, administrative law, criminal law and public policy. This webinar is of special interest to lawyers practicing in these areas.

Speakers
The Honourable Wallace T. Oppal, QC, Boughton Law Corporation
Art Vertlieb, QC, MacKenzie Fujisawa LLP

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on October 3, 2013.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

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The last years have seen an increase in the numbers of persons involved in court actions who choose to represent themselves. As lawyers, we are more and more regularly called upon to deal with self-represented litigants many of whom do not understand the rules of procedure and who can, in many cases, cause misunderstandings, protracted proceedings, and additional expense for the represented party whose counsel and staff can spend countless hours dealing with the self-represented litigant and in ensuring that their dealings are fair. In this webinar you will learn why litigants represent themselves (you may be surprised at what you hear) and receive advice from experts who will help you:

• Understand your ethical and professional responsibilities when it comes to dealing with self-represented litigants 
• Understand how to respond effectively to self-represented litigant’s (sometimes) inappropriate behaviour and unreasonable demands
• Find out how the judiciary communicates (and expects counsel to communicate) with self-represented litigants 
• Learn how to get results for your client while maintaining your own professional and ethical reputation
• Learn how to minimize your client’s expense and stress (and your stress as well) when dealing with self-represented litigants

Speakers
The Honourable Master Heather M. MacNaughton, Supreme Court of British Columbia 
The Honourable Judge Kathryn I. Denhoff, Provincial Crt BC-Vancouver-Family, Youth, Small Claims & Traffic 
Carla Lorraine Forth, QC, Guild Yule LLP

Moderator
Kathryn Sainty, Sainty Law

This is the archived version of a program presented on June 18, 2015.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

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Want to be a fly on the wall in a discussion amongst a judge and two lawyers, with over 80 years of combined practical and successful court experience? Here’s your chance! We have assembled an A-Team of family and civil law panelists: Judge Patricia Bond, a family litigation and collaborative law practitioner for 20+ years, Law Society Bencher and a Provincial Court Judge; Robert V. Burns, 32 years as a civil litigator at all levels of court in BC and the Federal Court of Canada; and Jeanette Kovacs, with almost 30 years’ experience as a family litigator at all levels of BC courts and the Supreme Court of Canada. Moderated by Rhona M. Lichtenwald. Our panel will provide effective tools and organizational tips for successful trial preparation. Discussions will include how to avoid common errors and pitfalls, how to analyze your case and your opponent’s case for strengths and weaknesses, what order to call your witnesses and strategies in preparing your openings, direct exam, cross-examination and closing arguments to maximize effectiveness. Practical and essential tools in any civil or family litigator’s arsenal.

Speakers
The Honourable Judge Patricia M. Bond, Provincial Court BC-Surrey
Robert V. Burns, North Shore Law LLP
Janette E. Kovacs, Waterstone Law Group LLP

Moderator
Rhona M. Lichtenwald, Hillcrest Law & Mediation

This is the archived version of a program presented on May 10, 2016.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

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Section 27 of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission  Calls to Action calls upon lawyers learn more about the  history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal – Crown relations.

This webinar focusses on Indigenous Rights and Title. Our presenters, who are experts in aboriginal law, will discuss:

• Colonial historical policies
• Overview of the Interpretations of “aboriginal title” and the evolution of cases from British Columbia
• Indigenous law sources
• Practical guidance on what reconciliation means for your law practice and your clients

Speakers
Christopher G. Devlin, DWG Law Corporation
Elin Sigurdson, Mandell Pinder LLP

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on May 22, 2019.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

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This unique skills webinar will provide an overview of the fundamentals of cross-examination in the civil and family law context and dissect pre-recorded vignettes of examples of cross-exam: effective cross- examination, dealing with difficult witnesses (the “soap boxer”, the “crier”); what counsel should not do (the “eye roller” lawyer, the “belligerent lawyer”); impeaching witnesses, using documents and more.

Using an Estate/Family litigation fact pattern, our panel of top litigators,  Amy Mortimore, Partner, Estates & Trusts Co-Chair, Clark Wilson LLP and Todd R. Bell, Partner, Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin LLP will pre-record vignettes and provide live commentary on the dos and don’ts of cross-examination.  This webinar is a must for junior counsel and for intermediate and senior counsel who feel a refresher in cross-examination skills is in order. Moderated by Rhona Lichtenwald.

Speakers
Amy Mortimore, Partner, Estates & Trusts Co-Chair, Clark Wilson LLP
Todd R. Bell, Partner, Schuman Basran Robin & Bell LLP

Moderator
Rhona M. Lichtenwald, Hillcrest Law & Mediation

This is the archived version of a program presented on February 7, 2019.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

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Have you ever wondered how expert litigators prepare and plan their Examinations for Discovery? Helping you to uncover the truth, our panel of experts will unearth and reveal effective preparation tips and guide you through the process, using everyday examples in both civil and family law practice. You will learn how to create a “clean” transcript and how to properly use your transcript at trial for reading in admissions and for impeachment on cross-examination. How can you keep your examinations within the time limits and obtain the information you need? How do you structure and sequence your questions? Our panel includes: Justice Kenneth N. Affleck, a senior litigation lawyer, former partner at Affleck Hira Burgoyne and BC Supreme Court Justice; Jonathan J. Weisman, Vice-Chair of the CBABC Civil Litigation-Vancouver Section, experienced civil, commercial and estate litigator, and instructor SFU Business Law; Meghan J. Selinger, experienced family law litigator, co-instructor Family Law at UBC Allard Law and reviewer of the CLE Family Law Sourcebook; and moderator Rhona Lichtenwald. Practical tips and strategies to prepare and conduct your Examinations will be discussed, including pitfalls to avoid and how to best prepare your client for the process.

Speakers
The Honourable Mr. Justice Kenneth N. Affleck, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Meghan J. Selinger, Hamilton Fabbro
Jonathan J. Weisman, Holmes & King

Moderator
Rhona M. Lichtenwald, Hillcrest Law & Mediation

This is the archived version of a program presented on April 14, 2016.

​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

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