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Welcome and Introduction

Scott A. Turner — Burns, Fitzpatrick, Rogers, Schwartz & Turner LLP, Vancouver

Injunctions and Urgent Relief

• interlocutory and interim injunctions
• ex parte vs. short notice
• Mareva injunctions and ancillary orders
• Anton Piller orders
• preservation orders
• permanent injunctions

 Joseph C. McArthur — Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Vancouver

Networking Break

Managing the Discovery Process

• discovery of documents—the implications of Rule 7-1
• obtaining document production from a corporate client—the benefits and difficulties
• practical steps and process for preparing lists and organizing documents
• managing e-discovery
• choosing the proper representative for discovery

 Mark S. Oulton — Hunter Litigation Chambers, Vancouver

Summary Trials: When and How to Apply

• what sorts of cases lend themselves to resolution by summary trial?
• when should you elect to present your case by way of summary trial?
• strategies for effective presentation of affidavits and other evidence
• practice pitfalls and practice tips

John Douglas Shields — Shields Harney, Vancouver

Planning and Presenting Your Case at Trial

• presenting your case at trial
• strategies for effective presentation of evidence
• practice pitfalls and practice tips

The Honourable Mr. Justice Peter Voith — Supreme Court of BC, Vancouver
Robert S. Anderson, QC — Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP, Vancouver
Tracey M. Cohen — Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Vancouver
David E. Gruber — Farris, Vaughn, Wills & Murphy LLP, Vancouver 

Lunch (on your own) and Optional Session "Ethical Issues—Ask the Experts"

Host: Herman H. Van Ommen — McCarthy Tetrault LLP, Vancouver
Guests:
Leonard T. Doust, QC — McCarthy Tetrault LLP, Vancouver
George K. Macintosh, QC — Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP, Vancouver

Substantive Topics of Interest to the Commercial Litigator

A. Damages

• principles relating to compensatory damages
• damages vs. other forms of relief
• classes of damage: compensatory, aggravated, punitive, liquidated, and statutory

James C. MacInnis — Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP, Vancouver

B. Commercial Real Estate Disputes

• transactional litigation: rescission and specific performance in rising and falling markets
• commercial leases: particular issues

 Jennifer M. Spencer — Miller Thomson LLP, Vancouver

C. Equitable Remedies

• constructive trusts
• accountings
• tracing
• equitable compensation

   Scott A. Turner — Burns, Fitzpatrick, Rogers, Schwartz & Turner LLP, Vancouver

Closing Comments

Scott A. Turner — Burns, Fitzpatrick, Rogers, Schwartz & Turner LLP, Vancouver