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 Watch this bulletin for CBA-NT updates and events.
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Don't forget to register for events before the registration deadlines.
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INSURED MEMBERS:
Invoices for your liability insurance for 2010/2011 will be delivered shortly. Watch your mailboxes.
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ARCTIC OBITER
Click here to download your copy of April's Arctic Obiter in PDF format.
(PDF - 2.99 MB)
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The Law Society
of the Northwest Territories
Main Floor; 5004 - 50th Avenue
P.O. Box 1298
Yellowknife, NT
X1A 2N9
TEL: (867) 873-3828
FAX: (867) 873-6344
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CONTENTS:
1. Fundraising "Beyond a Reasonable Trout"
2. Save the Date: Court of Appeal BBQ
3. SCWNT: Family & PAVFA Chambers
4. UPCOMING MEETINGS
Criminal Law Section
Legal Ethics & Practice Committee
5. LUNCH & LEARN SEMINARS
Clients & Conduct & Billing, Oh My!
The Effective Use of Prior Inconsistent Statements
Armed Conflict: Detainees and Victims of War
6. NATIONAL CPD OPPORTUNITIES
The Impact of R. v. McNeil
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Beyond a Reasonable Trout
The Gumboot Rally, a fundraiser for the Yellowknife Association for Community Living (the Abe Miller Centre), returns to Yellowknife on May 22.
In true form and tradition, local Lawyers have teamed up to take the challenge and raise pledges under the name "Beyond a Reasonable Trout". The team will face others in various sports, such as Bowling for Gumboots and Gumboot Hockey.
Karen Lajoie, past president of the Law Society, is asking for your help. Please send your cash donations to her before May 21 (sorry, no cheques). Donations over $10.00 will receive a tax receipt (if a mailing address is provided). For donation information, contact members the team:
Karen Lajoie (Karen_Lajoie@gov.nt.ca)
Janice Walsh (Janice.Walsh@ppsc-sppc.gc.ca)
Caroline Wawzonek (wawzonek@theedge.ca)
Last year, Beyond a Reasonable Trout raised just under $900. This year, they're aiming for a four (or five!) digit figure. Your help will be most appreciated by them and the Y.A.C.L. Thank you.
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SAVE THE DATE
Court of Appeal Barbeque
The Law Society's Annual Court of Appeal Barbeque will be on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the Yellowknife Racquet Club. Watch these bulletins for details and ticket information.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE NWT
Family & PAVFA Chambers
Supreme Court Family and PAFVA Chambers, scheduled for 10:00am and 2:00pm on Thursday, July 1, 2010, will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 10:00am and 2:00pm.
Supreme Court Civil Chambers will be held on July 2, 2010 at 10:00am.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
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Criminal Law Section
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 12:00pm
Law Society Boardroom
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1
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Legal Ethics & Practice Committee
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - 12:00pm
Law Society Boardroom
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 8
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LUNCH & LEARN SEMINARS
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Clients & Conduct & Billing, Oh My!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 12:00pm
Champagne Room (Yellowknife)
This event is brought to you by the Law Society.
Registration: free
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 24
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL THOSE INVOLVED WITH THE CLIENT ID & VERIFICATION RULES, INCLUDING SUPPORT STAFF.
The Law Society welcomes back Ross McLeod, Practicer Advisor (Law Society of Alberta), to discuss a wide range of issues of interest to members:
- Refresher on Client ID & Verification
- Review of the FLSC Model Code of Professional Conduct
- Alternative Billing Practices (time/interesting permitting)
This mid-day session is not to be missed. Have your questions answered and concerns addressed by an expert in all these areas.
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The Effective Use of Prior Inconsistent Statements
Friday, June 4, 2010 - 12:00pm
Champagne Room (Yellowknife)
This event is brought to you by the CBA-NT Criminal Law Section.
Registration: $25.00 (non-members)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 2
The successful use of a prior inconsistent statement can be a key aspect to your ultimate success at trial. Unfortunately, failure to correctly put a prior inconsistent statement to a witness can not only result in frustration, but a successful objection for your opponent and a potential gap in your overall trial strategy. Justice Charbonneau and Justice Schuler of Supreme Court of the NWT will present a lunch & learn CLE on the procedures related to the use of prior inconsistent statements in cross-examination of witnesses.
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Armed Conflict: Detainees and Victims of War
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - 12:00pm
Champagne Room (Yellowknife)
This event is brought to you by the Law Society
Registration: free
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 4
The evolution of law in international war has seen a increase in media attention, particularly with regard to prisoners and victims of war. In this special Lunch & Learn event, Lieutenant Colonel James MacMillan, Deputy Judge Advocate (Yellowknife), provides an overview of the law of armed conflict, including the foundations of the Geneva Convention and common media misunderstandings.
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NATIONAL CPD OPPORTUNITIES
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Understanding the Crown’s New Disclosure Obligation: The Impact of R. v. McNeil
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 12:00pm
CBA Online
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 21
http://cba.org/pd/details.aspx?id=NA_ONMAY110
The CBA-NT will be hosting a portal for this event. Watch these bulletins for more information.
Post-McNeil, disclosure of police disciplinary records may be required as first party disclosure which is owed from the police to the Crown or may be the subject of disclosure as third party records. The Supreme Court of Canada decision in McNeil has led to questions regarding how such disclosure can be facilitated, given the many federal and municipal agencies with their own disciplinary procedures and means of record-keeping.
This online program will examine the challenges which the Crown and police face in light of this decision and will discuss issues such as the threshold to be met for disclosure.
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