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View from the Bench [35min] Ethics Time: 25min

Date:

June 13, 2024

Course:

Estate Litigation Basics 2024

Contributor(s):

Justice Lauren Blake

Wills Estates and Trusts » Ethics, Professional Responsibility

View from the Bench: Why is Professional Regulation So Difficult? [49min] Ethics Time: 5min

Date:

June 6, 2024

Course:

Self-Governing Professions 2024

Contributor(s):

Justice Harvey M. Groberman

Administrative Law » Discipline proceedings, Judicial review, Tribunals

View from the Bench: Tips for an Effective Presentation [30min] Ethics Time: 10min

Date:

May 9, 2024

Course:

Fundamentals of Judicial Review 2024

Contributor(s):

Justice Neena Sharma

Administrative Law » Practice, Standard of review

Presentation Content:

Slides: View from the Bench: Tips for an Effective Presentation

View from the Bench [47min]

Date:

May 2, 2024

Course:

Employment Law Conference 2024: Combo

Contributor(s):

Derek Frenette

The Honourable Justice Alan M. Ross

Employment Law » General, Practice
Litigation » Damages, Evidence, Summary trials, Affidavits

Opening Address [49min] Ethics Time: 0min

Date:

November 23, 2023

Course:

Administrative Law Conference 2023

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Mr. Justice Malcolm Rowe

Administrative Law » Abuse of discretion, Judicial review, Jurisdiction, Practice, Remedies

View from the Bench and Beyond [36min] Ethics Time: 10min

Date:

November 2, 2023

Course:

Pension Division on Relationship Breakdown 2023

Contributor(s):

Peter Leask, KC

Family Law » Pensions

View from the Bench [33min] Ethics Time: 5min

Date:

October 17, 2023

Course:

Basics of Wills and Estate Planning 2023

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Mr. Justice Jan Brongers

Wills Estates and Trusts » Practice

View from the Bench [1h 1min] Ethics Time: 20min

Date:

July 6, 2023

Course:

14th Biennial Family Law Conference 2023

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Madam Justice Heather M. MacNaughton

Family Law » Child protection, Professional Responsibility, Family violence, Self-represented Litigants

Presentation Content:

Slides: Remarks from the Bench: The State of Family Law

Tips for Avoiding Common Drafting Errors [38min] Ethics Time: 10min

Date:

May 18, 2023

Course:

Family Law Drafting Basics 2023

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Justice Wendy A. Baker

Family Law » Interim relief, Orders, Pleadings

BC Human Rights Tribunal Update [45min] Ethics Time: 40min

Date:

November 3, 2022

Course:

Human Rights Law Conference 2022: Combo

Contributor(s):

Emily Ohler

Administrative Law » Practice, Tribunals
Human Rights » General, Procedure

Chambers Practice [1h 5min] Ethics Time: 10min

Date:

June 2, 2022

Course:

Family Law Basics 2022

Contributor(s):

Master John W. Bilawich

Family Law » Advocacy, Orders, Pleadings

Presentation Content:

Slides: View from the Bench

View from the Bench—Why is Animal Law Important? [25min]

Date:

April 12, 2022

Course:

Animal Law 101 2022

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Chief Judge Melissa A. Gillespie

Family Law » Division of property
Municipal Law » Actions by and against municipalities, Bylaws
Natural Resources » Fisheries law, Wildlife
Personal Injury » Injuries
Local Government » Bylaws

Presentation Content:

Slides: View from the Bench - Why is Animal Law Important?

Fireside Chat [52min] Ethics Time: 10min

Date:

November 18, 2021

Course:

Administrative Law Conference 2021

Contributor(s):

Frank A.V. Falzon, QC

The Honourable Mr. Justice Nicholas Kasirer

Administrative Law » Appellate review, Judicial review, Practice, Parties

View from the Bench: Teaching Your Client to Swear [58min] Ethics Time: 10min

Date:

July 8, 2021

Course:

13th Biennial Family Law Conference 2021

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Mr. Justice Jasvinder S. Basran

Family Law » Advocacy, Client Relations

Technology and Litigation: A View from the Bench [13min] Ethics Time: 12min

Date:

June 18, 2021

Course:

Personal Injury Conference 2021

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Mr. Justice Nathan H. Smith

James D. Vilvang, QC

Practice Management » Ethics, Professional Responsibility, Technology

Judges' Panel [1h 3min]

Date:

May 28, 2021

Course:

Western Canada Class Actions Conference 2021

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Mr. Justice Ward K. Branch

Luciana P. Brasil

Michael A. Eizenga

The Honourable Madam Justice Sharon D. Matthews

The Honourable Associate Chief Justice John D. Rooke

Litigation » Class actions

Presentation Content:

Paper: Class Action Settlements: A Judicial Perspective Time for an Independent, Expert, Fairness Monitor? What Do We Do Until Then?
Paper: Interesting Class Proceedings Cases from Alberta – 2019-21

View from the Bench [58min] Ethics Time: 15min

Date:

March 5, 2021

Course:

Foreclosure Practice 2021

Contributor(s):

Master Sandra L. Dick

Master Kimberley A. Robertson

Real Estate » Foreclosure

Presentation Content:

Slides: View from the Bench

Putting Your Client's Best Foot Forward with Well Crafted Affidavits [39min]

Date:

February 18, 2021

Course:

Advanced Family Law for Paralegals 2021

Contributor(s):

Master Leslie J. Muir

Family Law » General

View from the Bench Practice Panel [56min] Ethics Time: 12min

Date:

September 16, 2020

Course:

Affidavit Secrets 2020

Contributor(s):

Tracey M. Cohen, QC

The Honourable Madam Justice Heather M. MacNaughton

Andrew P. Morrison

John Douglas Shields

Litigation » Chambers applications, Evidence, Practice, Professional Responsibility

Presentation Content:

Slides: View from the Bench

View from the Bench Practice Panel [44min] Ethics Time: 12min

Date:

September 16, 2020

Course:

Affidavit Basics 2020

Contributor(s):

Emily Kirkpatrick

Andrew P. Morrison

Master Steven G. Schwartz

John Douglas Shields

Litigation » Chambers applications, Ethics, Evidence, Practice, Professional Responsibility

View from the Bench [35min]

Date:

December 6, 2019

Course:

Immigration Issues in Depth 2019

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Paul Favel

Immigration » Appeals, Practice

Presentation Content:

Slides: Immigration Issues in Depth 2019

Opening Address [33min] Ethics Time: 0min

Date:

November 28, 2019

Course:

Administrative Law Conference 2019

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Justice David W. Stratas

Administrative Law » Judicial review, Practice

View from the Bench [42min] Ethics Time: 24min

Date:

November 27, 2019

Course:

A Litigator's Arsenal 2019

Contributor(s):

Mark E. Fancourt-Smith

The Honourable Mr. Justice David C. Harris

The Honourable Mr. Justice Elliott M. Myers

The Honourable Madam Justice Loryl D. Russell

Litigation » Advocacy skills, Practice

Advocacy in Insurance Litigation [38min] Ethics Time: 12min

Date:

November 22, 2019

Course:

Insurance Law Conference 2019

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Mr. Justice Patrice M. Abrioux

Angus M. Gunn, QC

Insurance » Litigation
Litigation » Appeals

Do the Rules of Evidence Even Apply in Family Cases?: A View From the Bench [50min] Ethics Time: 10min

Date:

July 4, 2019

Course:

12th Biennial Family Law Conference 2019

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Mr. Justice Nigel Kent

Family Law » Ethics, Unrepresented Litigants, Parenting responsibilities and contact

Presentation Content:

Slides: Do the Rules of Evidence Even Apply in Family Cases?: A View from the Bench
Paper: Do the Rules of Evidence Even Apply in Family Cases?: A View from the Bench
Paper: Persuading the Judge: Insights, Observations and Practical Tips about Chambers Applications and Trial Submissions

A Master's View of Personal Injury Chambers Practice [29min] Ethics Time: 6min

Date:

June 14, 2019

Course:

Personal Injury Conference 2019

Contributor(s):

Master Terry Vos

Personal Injury » Practice

Presentation Content:

Slides: A Master’s View of Personal Injury Chambers Practice

View from the Bench [1h 7min] Ethics Time: 12min

Date:

May 3, 2019

Course:

How to Be a Great Litigation Junior 2019

Contributor(s):

Master Stuart Cameron

The Honourable Madam Justice Karen A. Horsman

The Honourable Judge David A. St. Pierre

Litigation » Advocacy skills, Practice, Pre-trial Procedures, Trials

Best Practices and View from the Bench [47min] Ethics Time: 6min

Date:

March 22, 2019

Course:

Discovery Practice 2019

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Mr. Justice Paul W. Walker

Litigation » Discovery

View from the Bench: Legal Research and Advocacy [50min] Ethics Time: 30min

Date:

March 12, 2019

Course:

Legal Research 2019

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Madam Justice Miriam A. Maisonville

Legal Research and Writing

Presentation Content:

Slides: Legal Research and Advocacy: A View from the Bench

View from the Bench [48min] Ethics Time: 10min

Date:

March 7, 2019

Course:

Family Law Provincial Court Practice

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Judge Kathryn J. Ferriss

The Honourable Judge Dela Jahani

Family Law » Evidence, Orders, Pleadings

Chambers Practice [48min]

Date:

February 21, 2019

Course:

Family Law Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2019

Contributor(s):

Master Peter J. Keighley

Family Law » Evidence, General
Litigation » Chambers applications
Legal Support Staff » Family law for LSS

Presentation Content:

Handout: Master Keighley’s Top 10 List
Paper: Chambers Practice for Legal Assistants

Provincial Court Practice [30min]

Date:

February 21, 2019

Course:

Family Law Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2019

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Administrative Judge Robert N. Hamilton

Family Law » General
Legal Support Staff » Family law for LSS

View from the Bench [24min] Ethics Time: 6min

Date:

January 31, 2019

Course:

Creditors' Remedies 2019

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Edward C. Chiasson, QC

Creditors Remedies » Acting for the creditor, Acting for the debtor, Assets subject to attachment, Proceeding to judgment

View from the Bench [29min]

Date:

December 7, 2018

Course:

Immigration Issues in Depth 2018

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Anne L. Mactavish

Immigration » Appeals, Citizenship, Practice, Refugees

Sexual Assault Trials: The View From the Bench [42min]

Date:

November 17, 2018

Course:

Prosecution and Defence of Sexual Offences 2018

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Judge Reginald Harris

The Honourable Madam Justice Catherine A. Murray

Criminal Law » Evidence, Practice, Professional Responsibility

View from the Bench [45min]

Date:

November 15, 2018

Course:

Gladue Submissions 2018

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Judge Alexander Wolf

Aboriginal Law » Criminal justice system, General
Criminal Law » Sentencing

View from the Bench [47min]

Date:

October 11, 2018

Course:

Western Canada Class Actions Conference 2018

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Mr. Justice Ward K. Branch

The Honourable Associate Chief Justice John D. Rooke

Litigation » Advocacy skills, Class actions

View from the Bench [27min]

Date:

April 13, 2018

Course:

Child Protection Conference 2018

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Chief Judge Thomas J. Crabtree

The Honourable Judge Kathryn J. Ferriss

Family Law » Child protection

View from the Bench [33min]

Date:

April 13, 2018

Course:

Estate Litigation Basics 2018

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Madam Justice D. Jane Dardi

Litigation » Estate litigation
Wills Estates and Trusts » General, Professional Responsibility

View from the Provincial Court Bench [44min]

Date:

March 1, 2018

Course:

Family Law Drafting Basics 2018

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Judge Robin McQuillan

Family Law » Pleadings

Presentation Content:

Slides: Drafting in Provincial Court???

Litigation Practice: The View from the Bench [34min]

Date:

February 22, 2018

Course:

Civil Litigation Basics 2018

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Mr. Justice G. Bruce Butler

Litigation » Advocacy skills

View from the Bench [25min]

Date:

December 1, 2017

Course:

Immigration Issues in Depth 2017

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Michael D. Manson

Immigration » Practice

Summary Trials in Insurance Cases: Insights, Observations and Practical Tips from the Bench [55min]

Date:

October 27, 2017

Course:

Insurance Law Conference 2017

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Mr. Justice Nigel P. Kent

Insurance » Litigation
Litigation » Trials

Presentation Content:

Paper: Persuading the Judge: Insights, Observations and Practical Tips about Chambers Applications and Trial Submissions

Chambers Issues: A Perspective from the Bench [25min]

Date:

September 28, 2017

Course:

Advanced Civil Litigation for Paralegals 2017

Contributor(s):

Master Shelagh Scarth

Litigation » Chambers applications
Legal Support Staff » Civil litigation for LSS

View from the Bench [38min]

Date:

July 6, 2017

Course:

Family Law Conference 2017

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Madam Justice J. Miriam Gropper

The Honourable I. Bruce Josephson

Family Law » Evidence, General, Pleadings, Professional Responsibility

Presentation Content:

Slides: View from the Bench

View from the Bench [58min]

Date:

May 12, 2017

Course:

How to Be a Great Litigation Junior 2017

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Madam Justice Linda A. Loo

Joel Morris

The Honourable Judge David A. St. Pierre

Master Shelagh Scarth

Legal Research and Writing
Litigation » Advocacy skills, Chambers applications, Ethics, Pleadings, Practice, Unrepresented Litigants
Practice Management » Ethics

Presentation Content:

Paper: Effective Advocacy

View from the Bench [1h 4min]

Date:

April 28, 2017

Course:

Fundamentals of Judicial Review 2017

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Justice David Stratas

Administrative Law » Judicial review, Practice

Presentation Content:

Slides: Judicial Review: Advocacy Tips
Handout: The Canadian Law of Judicial Review: Some Doctrine and Cases

View from the Bench [50min]

Date:

February 9, 2017

Course:

Family Law Provincial Court Practice 2017

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Judge Kathryn J. Ferriss

The Honourable Judge Lyndsay Smith

Family Law » Evidence, General, Interim relief, Orders, Pleadings

View from the Bench [47min]

Date:

December 2, 2016

Course:

Immigration Issues In Depth 2016

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Chief Justice Paul Crampton

Immigration » Practice

Using Legal Research in Advocacy: A View from the Bench [45min]

Date:

November 17, 2016

Course:

Legal Research 2016

Contributor(s):

The Honourable Lynn Smith, QC

Legal Research and Writing
Litigation » Advocacy skills