Blog Archive: 2023 | CPDonline.ca

Blog Archive: 2023

Access to Justice for Animals and Their Humans

Tune into this Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia (TLABC) webinar featuring speaker Victoria Shroff, an animal law practitioner and educator, discussing the importance of widening pathways for animals and their human companions to access justice.

Navigating Interjurisdictional Support Orders

The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) brings you this webinar featuring presenters Michelle Douglas-Cummings, Heather Puchala, and Ghina Al-Sewaidi, as they provide practical guidance on navigating interjurisdictional support orders, and discuss key issues to consider for both the support payor and recipient.

Pitfalls in the Practice of Wills & Estates; Joint Asset Planning; Dealing with an Insolvent Estate: Navigating through the Process; Differences Between Private Foundations, and Donor-Advised, Donor-Restricted, and Donor-Endowed Gifts

Tune into this program hosted by the County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) featuring Ray Leclair, Dylan McGuinty, Kelsey Buchmayer, and Karen Cooper.

How to Succeed at Killer Cross-Examinations

Join this panel of skilled civil and criminal counsel as they share how to craft and execute a killer cross-examination.

Mixed Use Properties/Commercial Properties; Trends in Environmental Law; Real Estate Refreshers: Registry Non-Converts to LTCQ Conversions, Land Titles Absolute Application

The County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) hosts this four-part seminar on real estate law presented by Mike Brown, Anand Srivastava, and Matt Reardon.

The 276/278 Regime is Here to Stay: What This Means Now

The County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) hosts Justice Janet O’Brien, Mark Halfyard, and Peter Sankoff as they present an overview of several important cases dealing with the production and admission of records in sexual assault cases.

Tenants in M&A Transactions; Expanding Law of Private Nuisance?; How to Successfully Transfer Different Forms of IP Assets; Shareholders' Agreements from the Perspective of a Litigator

The County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) hosts this four-part seminar featuring Rachael Belford, Jason Rabin, Jonathan Roch, and Chris Trivisonno

The Role of Digital Forensics & Digital Evidence in Legal Proceedings

The Peel Law Association (PLA) hosts Ryan Duquette as he presents this webinar on the role of digital forensics and digital evidence in legal proceedings

Date of Separation; Attributing Corporation Income in Child and Spousal Support; Technology Topics

This County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) program has three parts. Watch as David Frenkel, Yunjae Kim, Phil Augustine, and Nicole Mason share their expertise.

A Criminal Law Commentary; Capacity and Litigation Guardians; Recent Developments in Medical Malpractice

The Middlesex Law Association (MLA) hosts this three-part program featuring Cassandra DeMelo, Gemma Charleton, and Kimberley Knight.

Non-Resident Related Assets Panel: Different Implications; Alter Ego Trust Transfers; Authentication of Documents

This three-part County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) program provides insights into estate planning, cross-border assets, and trust transfers.

Impact of Familial Violence and Implications for the Legal Process

In this County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) program, Dr. Peter Choate and Dr. Gaye Watson Warthe delve into the various facets of family violence, and the implications for the legal process.

The No-Longer-So-New Relocation Laws

This County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) seminar is presented by Professor Rollie Thompson, and covers the revised relocation laws.

Working with Business Valuation Experts

Tune into this County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) program, and watch as Jenna Preston, Michael Rankin, and Marc-André Richer deliver a presentation on collaborating with business valuation experts.

Advocacy Tips for Motions Pre-trials and Trials

In this Middlesex Law Association (MLA) program, Justice Duncan Grace, Justice Alissa Mitchell, and Bill Woodward share advocacy tips for motions, pre-trials, and trials.

Selling a Polluter Property; Real Property Limitations & Private Mortgages; CPL Certificates; Planning Act Statements

This four-part County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) seminar is presented by Anand Srivastava, Simon Ashby, Frank Bourgault, and Sid Troister. Join these experts as they discuss various topics related to Real Estate and Environmental Law.

If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Perceptions from Three Recently-Appointed Judges

This webinar is hosted by the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) and features Ranjan Agarwal, Justice Oneal Banerjee, Justice Jennifer Campitelli, and Justice Lise Favreau, a panel of three recently appointed Ontario judges, representing the Court of Appeal, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Ontario Court of Justice.

Mastering Legal Marketing: Strategies to Avoid Costly Mistakes

Tune into this valuable session which teaches effective strategies to market your practice, and how to avoid common mistakes that cost time and money.

Master Real Estate Law: Environmental Trends, and Absolute Title Applications - Proven Strategies Revealed!

The County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) hosts this four-part seminar on real estate law presented by Mike Brown, Anand Srivastava, and Matt Reardon.

It's Time for Culture Change in the Legal Profession when it comes to our Mental Health

Former Chief Justice George R. Strathy addresses the need for a culture change in the legal profession with regards to mental health.

In Conversation with The Honourable Frank Iacobucci and Sheila Block

This program presented by the Honourable Frank Iacobucci, a former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, and Sheila Block, one of Canada’s top litigators and a past recipient of TLA’s Award of Distinction.

Court Processes that Extend Family Violence, Immigrant Communities, and more

The County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) hosts this three-part seminar featuring presenters Leighann Burns, Tamara Scarowsky, Ferzana Chaze, Purnima George, Archana Medhekar, Bethany Osborne, and Gilbert Whiteduck.

Striking Pleadings for Disclosure Deficiencies, Caselines & Domestic Contracts

The County of Carleton Law Association hosts this three-part seminar presented by Justice Deborah Chappel, Yvonne Bernstein, and Betty Montoni.

Women in Law: Leading with Purpose

This program is hosted by the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA), and brings together an all-star panel of lawyers to discuss leadership and authenticity.

Documenting Your File & Production Request in Estate Planning; New Estate forms and procedures; Practice Challenges and Developments in the COVID Pandemic Recovery

Join us for this Middlesex Law Association (MLA) webinar featuring Dawn Phillips-Brown and Erin Naylor, as they educate us on documenting wills, and the procedures and forms that should be used when estate planning.

What is the Exempt Securities Market? Virtual minute books, and transitioning Capital Property to Inventory

Join us for this three-part County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) seminar, presented by Brian Kells, Christina Vechsler, and Kody Wilson.

The Doodys on Digital Evidence

The speakers provide an overview of the law related to authenticating and admitting digital video evidence.

How to Succeed at Small Claims Court

This panel of experts, including Deputy Judge Lynn Wheatley, Marlene Chica, Elbarin Kalalaj, Jay State, and Lydia Stewart Ferreira, provide lawyers and paralegals with essential tips and tools to succeed in small claims court.

The Intersection of Racism Disability Sexual Orientation and Gender

Paula Puddy, HBA LLB MBA

The Ontario Association of Black Paralegals (OABP) brings you this week’s featured webinar presentation. Join Joanne Prince, Paul Scotland, and Chantelle Campbell, as they explore how racism, disability, and sexual orientation can impact a licensee's ability to provide competent legal services.

The Gun Show & Tell: Firearm Prosecutions and Classification of Firearms

The seminar offers in-depth knowledge about firearms, exhibits illegal weapons and modifications, and discusses the in’s and out’s of firearm prosecutions.

Case Management Arbitration & Dispute Resolution; Best Practices for Caselines: Evidence Tendering in Remote Hearings/Trials

Tune into this two-part seminar hosted by the Middlesex Law Association (MLA), featuring speakers Megan Keenberg, Danilo Popadic, and Erika Webb. First, Megan Keenberg gives a presentation on case management arbitration and dispute resolution, after which Danilo Popadic, and Erika Webb discuss best practices on tendering evidence in remote hearings and trials.

Impaired Driving Update: Maybe this is good news?

The County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) brings you this week’s webinar, presented by panelists Brandon Crawford, and James Foord. The panelists provide an update on impaired driving law, including substantive legal issues, and Charter applications that must be taken into consideration.

Estate Law Round Up: 10 Important Issues to Consider

There are many things to take into consideration when estate planning for your clients. This Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) program reviews relevant issues impacting Estate and Trust practitioners.

Electronic Monitoring of Employees & Cybersecurity and Protection of Data

Join us for this two-part Middlesex Law Association (MLA) program presented by Gordon Lee, and David Canton. David Canton gives a briefing on the legislation surrounding electronic monitoring of employees.

How to Handle Conditional Sentence Breach Hearings; Taking Care of Yourself: Wellness for Lawyers

The County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) hosts this insightful double feature. Anne Marie McElroy, and Samantha Robinson cover everything counsel needs to know about conditional sentence breach proceedings, from the initial arrest on the CSO breach and/or new offence, the bail stage, resolving the new charges or setting them for trial, and the conditional sentence breach hearing itself.

Hot Topics in Privacy Law

The Toronto Lawyers Association hosts presenters Kira Domratchev, Fida Hindi, Jennifer L. Hunter, and Avner Levin, as they cover relevant topics in privacy law.

Lessons in Efficiency and Effectiveness for Civil Trials

Advanced preparation before civil trials streamlines the process, and improves overall access to justice.

Everyday Cultural Competency for Lawyers

Join the County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) as they host presenters Abdalla Barqawi, and Tom Conway, who discuss accessibility in the legal profession.

The Intersection of Family and Estates Law

The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) brings you this panel presentation. Join the Honourable Justice Cory Gilmore, Sarah Engel, Kimberly Whaley, and Sarah Boulby, as they examine challenging crossover issues between family law and estates.

From the Water Cooler to the Courtroom: The Professionalism Panel

During this County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) program the panelists, Sean May, Dominique Hussey, Atrisha Lewis, Vicky Ringuette, Karen Perron, and Mike Winward, consider multiple professionalism topics

A Refresher on RDSPs, Henson Trusts, and Disability Trusts; A Caselaw Update

The Middlesex Law Association hosts this week’s webinar session presented by Kerry Rizzo, and Lou-Anne Farrell. Kerry Rizzo covers Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs) and Henson Trusts, while Lou-Anne Farrell provides an update on case law.

Challenging and Presenting Expert Evidence: Preparation, Procedure and Practice

In this County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) program, Solomon Friedman shares how to prepare for challenging the Crown’s expert at trial, and how to prepare your own expert for trial.

CaseLines Tips and Tricks

Join us for this Frontenac Law Association (FLA) webinar on tips and tricks that will improve your knowledge of CaseLines and help you avoid pitfalls in court.

Catastrophic Impairments: Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injuries

The Middlesex Law Association (MLA) hosts this webinar dealing with pediatric traumatic brain injuries.