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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 May'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. Court of Appeal BBQ - Tickets now on sale!
2. NWT COURTS: Supreme Court Criminal Chambers
3. UPCOMING MEETINGS
Criminal Law Section
Legal Ethics & Practice Committee
Women Lawyers Forum
4. LUNCH & LEARN SEMINARS
The Effective Use of Prior Inconsistent Statements
Armed Conflict: Detainees and Victims of War
Spousal Support & Matrimonial Assessments
Alternative Billing Practices
5. NATIONAL CPD OPPORTUNITIES
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Court of Appeal Barbeque
The Law Society invites all members to the annual Court of Appeal Barbeque on Tuesday, June 15 at the Yellowknife Racquet Club.
Email invitations have been sent to all members. Please contact the Law Society if you have not received one.
Tickets are $25.00. Purchase yours before they run out.
NOTE: Tickets are on sale until Friday, June 11.
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NWT COURTS
Supreme Court Criminal Chambers
Supreme Court Criminal Chambers dates are changed as follows:
Chambers scheduled for 10:00am on Monday, June 21, will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, June 22, due to the Aboriginal Day holiday.
Chambers scheduled for 10:00am on Monday, August 2, will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 3, due to the Civic holiday.
Chambers scheduled for 10:00am on Monday, September 6, will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, September 7, due to the Labour day holiday.
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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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register
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Women Lawyers Forum
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 12:00pm
Law Society Boardroom
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 14
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register
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LUNCH & LEARN SEMINARS
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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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Spousal Support & Matrimonial Assessments
Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 5:00pm
Champagne Room (Yellowknife)
This event is brought to you by the CBA-NT Family Law Section
Registration: TBD
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 15
Join the Family Law Section for an evening reception & seminar as Calgary-based Family lawyer Lonny Balbi provides perspective on the dreaded "spousal support" issue and how to alleviate the fear of court battles. Balbi will also share the secrets to his highly successful Matrimonial Assessment billing system.
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Alternative Billing Practices
Friday, June 18, 2010 - 12:00pm
Champagne Room (Yellowknife)
This event is brought to you by the Law Society
Registration: free
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 16
Alternative billing has proven to be a hot topic in the legal realm. With clients searching for satisfaction on every dollar spent, the billable hour is at risk of becoming obsolete. Lonny Balbi, a Calgary-based lawyer, discusses the pros and cons of alternative billing and how to successfully apply it to your practice.
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NATIONAL CPD OPPORTUNITIES
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Watch this space for upcoming events.
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