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The OBA will be filing a response to the Law Society of Upper Canada’s Licensing and Accreditation Consultation Paper. Your assistance in completing one of the attached short surveys giving your views on the Skills and Professional Responsibility program and recommendations on articling will be most appreciated. Responses should be forwarded by May 16, 2008  
                                 
                          Please note that there are different surveys for those called pre-1997 and post-1997.
  

 

Continuing Legal Education

 

Construction Remedies - May 29th
Comprehensive review of construction remedies beyond the lien.

Emergency Preparedness - June 2nd & 3rd
Best practices and critical legal issues arising when disaster strikes.
Early Bird special $100 saving applies!

The Jury Trial and You II - June 6th
Provides real insight into the jury’s deliberation process and provides an opportunity to question jurors on what evidence and trial techniques are compelling and persuasive, and which are not.


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Workplace Safety & Insurance 

Human Rights Code - What's New in 2008

Sections

 

Environmental Law/International Law - May 21st
The Heat is On: The Legal Implications of Climate Change 
 
Feminist Legal Analysis - May 22nd
Courting Women - Does Gender Affect the Outcome in Court 
 
Sole Small Firm and General Practice - May 22nd
Offers to Settle 
 
Constitutional, Civil Liberties & Human Rights -
May 26th

Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Governments, Lawyers and Public Inquiries 
 
Trusts & Estates - May 27th 
Award for Excellence in Trusts & Estates


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4th Annual YLD Charity Casino Night

IBA Litigation Conference-June 19th & 20th

Featured Newsletter
International Law -The Globetrotter

Regional Services/Publications

 

Publications from 2004-2007 are now on sale. Don't miss out on this great opportunity with our latest White Sale

Complimentary Online Presentations
May Feature: Legal Opinions Update


Regional Programs/Video Replays
Kitchener-Waterloo: Information Technology & E-Commerce/Young Lawyers' Division: Breakfast Basics - Fundamentals of Non-Disclosure Agreements,
May 30th
Pembroke: The Changing World of Family Law: Substantive Law and Practice Tips , May 20th


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Complimentary PD

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Audio/Video Products

Live &
Video Replays

Webcasts

Advocacy

  

Justice Stakeholder Summit Report
View the report of the Justice Stakeholder Summit and watch video from the release event with Ontario's Attorney General Chris Bentley.
Report Website

Toronto Lobbyist Registry
The OBA's Municipal Law Section has written to the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar regarding the concerns of the legal community. View the Letter

Submission - Retention of Women in Private Practice

New Positions @  Legal Career Centre


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