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62212.07This paper focuses on 4 practical considerations for effective written advocacy: establishing your credibility as counsel, understanding your client’s objectives, preparing your case/developing the theory, and crafting a compelling narrative. This paper was presented at LESA’s Civil Litigation Series webinar on April 13, 2021.
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62212.06This paper provides a brief overview of oppression claims and derivative actions pursuant to Part 19 of the Business Corporations Act. It also contains practical information on how to determine whether there is a potential claim, the selection of the appropriate commencement document, the procedure to launch an action, other important considerations, and how to avoid oppression claims and derivative actions in the first place. This paper was presented at LESA’s Civil Litigation Series webinar on March 17, 2021.
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62212.05This detailed list provides a summary of legislative and jurisprudential authorities about how to establish facts in civil litigation matters and includes specific references to the Rules of Court and pinpointed sections in various Acts. The materials also identify strategies to help litigators choose which method of proof they should employ. This paper was presented at LESA’s Civil Litigation Series webinar on March 3, 2021.
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62212.04These materials provide suggestions and strategies for effectively managing matters in chambers. Topics include consent, ex parte, and adjournment applications; notice requirements for applications and affidavits; contents of documents; what can and cannot be heard in chambers; time limits; evidence; protocols and courtesies; costs of an application; and preparation of orders. This paper was presented at LESA’s Civil Litigation Series webinar on February 18, 2021.
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62212.03Estate litigation has unique nuances. This paper explores applicable legislation and rules that address who can be properly added as a party to estate litigation, who might have standing to participate, how litigation representatives need to function, and potential conflicts of interest that might exist. This paper was presented at LESA’s Civil Litigation Series webinar on February 4, 2021.
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OC-62212In this 10-part on-demand series, seasoned practitioners share their knowledge and experience on topics including the business of law, questioning, how to prove facts, admitting evidence at trial, effective advocacy, and mediation in an online world. This on-demand series was originally broadcasted as webinars from January - April, 2021. Each session is approximately 1 hour. Each part in this series is also available for individual purchase.
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OC-62212-2Join Justice Hollins and Justice Jerke as they discuss summary judgments and summary trials. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Civil Litigation Series on April 27, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.
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OC-62212-10Discover tips for civil litigators using case law references and examples. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Civil Litigation Series on April 20, 2021. Total running time is 52 minutes.
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OC-62212-9Learn tips for effective written advocacy during this one-hour on-demand program. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Civil Litigation Series on April 13, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 2 minutes.
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OC-62212-8Learn about derivative actions in this one-hour on-demand program. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Civil Litigation Series on March 17, 2021. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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OC-62212-7Since the start of the global pandemic, we have seen a significant amount of change and have adapted to new ways of working virtually. Celeste Small discusses how to conduct a virtual questioning. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Civil Litigation Series on March 11, 2021. Total running time is 56 minutes.
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OC-62212-6In this on-demand program, our presenters discuss the ways litigators can prove facts in court. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Civil Litigation Series on March 3, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 7 minutes.
