Summary of Meetings: Legal Research
Number of Meetings Held: 3
November 20, 2025
Registration Count: 64
Guest Speakers: Timothy Martiniuk
Meeting Title/Topic: Researching the Complex World of Workers' Compensation
Synopsis: Gather insider tips on researching all manner of issues that arise under the Workers Compensation Act, including claims issues, assessment issues, and occupational health and safety issues from Timothy Martiniuk. Gain a wealth of information on researching this complex area of the law, as well as an invaluable resource document with links to many research tools.
February 25, 2026
Registration Count: 73
Guest Speakers: Codie Chisholm
Meeting Title/Topic: AI-Generated Evidence
Synopsis: Codie Chisholm reviews the laws of evidence, any proposed or existing rules or directions that relate to the disclosure or admissibility of AI-generated evidence, and existing Canadian and US cases on the admissibility of AI-generated evidence.
March 16, 2026
Registration Count: In-Person: 7 Remote: 173
Guest Speakers: Lisa A. Peters, KC, and Catherine Whitehead
Meeting Title/Topic: Contract Law Update for Commercial Practitioners
Synopsis: Lisa A. Peters, KC, and Catherine Whitehead, review key decisions that have significantly developed or clarified the law of contract or notably reaffirmed longstanding contractual principles while at the same time illustrating their practical application. Topics include: severance of uncertain contractual terms, statutory signature requirements in the electronic age, clauses requiring a calculation or determination “in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied", distinguishing between guarantees and indemnities, and the contractual law of good faith.