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Questioning (Calgary)
November 12, 2019 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
$296.25 – $445.00
Important Change
Individual registration through the attendee’s LESA.org account is now required for all LESA programs.
Program access (including access to e-materials) will be assigned to the LESA.org account used on registration. If you do not yet have an account, one will be created for you on checkout. This change will allow for easy access to e-materials and recording(s) (if available) through the attendee’s LESA.org account. If you have any questions, contact us at info@lesa.org.
Review the scope of questioning, including, creating a useful record and presenting it in chambers, read-ins, examining non-parties, dealing with difficult counsel and witnesses, making the most of admissions, preparing your witness for questioning, creating a record for summary judgment, and more.
This program is also offered in Edmonton.
PROGRAM AGENDA |
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WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS |
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Success in ChambersMaster A.R. Robertson QC |
Receive an overview of creating a useful record and presenting it in chambers. |
Conducting the QuestioningVivian R. Stevenson QC |
Review the basics, including:
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Creating & Using Read-Ins for Trial & in Alternative Dispute ResolutionJeffrey B. Champion QC |
Engage in a review of the Rules as well as the available options and strategies to make the most of admissions obtained at questioning. |
Preparing Yourself and Your WitnessJoseph V. Miller QC |
Consider ways to approach your preparation for an effective and efficient questioning. Discuss how to prepare your witness, including your professional and legal obligations. |
The Role of Questioning in the Summary Judgment & Summary Trial EnvironmentDonna C. Purcell QC |
Discuss creating a record for the summary judgment processes. Explore the choice between questioning on affidavits and for discovery, including the advantages and disadvantages. Consider the use of Rule 6.8 to question witnesses. |
*NOTE: This schedule is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Program registrants will receive confirmation prior to the scheduled event that notes specific presentation times and speaking orders.
ADDITIONAL
Early Bird Price: $395 + GST (Register on or before September 24, 2019)
Regular Price: $445 + GST
NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format.
LESA offers the following discounts:
D125 – 25% off for living more than 125 km (one way) from the nearest program site.
D250 – 50% off for living more than 250 km (one way) from the nearest program site.
Enter coupon code D125 or D250 during checkout if applicable.
| Group Discount | Firm Broadcast | |
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| Applicable Products | Livestreams, webinars, and most in-person programs | Livestreams, and webinars |
| Program Access | Individual access | Facilitator access only |
| Materials | Individual access with unlimited views of materials | Facilitator access only, for a limited time. Materials must be downloaded and distributed to the group by the facilitator |
| On-Demand Recording | Individual access with unlimited views of the on-demand recording | No access to the recording |
| Combined Discounts | Can be combined with role-based discounts for new lawyers and students | Cannot be combined with any other discounts |
