PROFESSOR ROLLIE THOMPSON AND THE LAW OF PRIVILEGE
The law of evidence provides that even relevant, probative and trustworthy evidence may be excluded in order to preserve an important societal interest. Back by popular demand, Professor Thompson will join us to speak about the law of privilege.
Expect to hear about the current law on:
• Solicitor-client privilege
• Privilege for settlement negotiations,
• Litigation privilege
• Privilege for confidential information
• Privilege for child protection informers, etc.,
Chair: Justice Brian Weagant
Guest Lecturer: Professor Rollie Thompson from the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie
Where: 311 Jarvis Street
When: Monday, June 6, 2016
From: 4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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ADVANCED ISSUES IN CHILD PROTECTION LAW
On Friday, 13 May 2016, The Ontario Bar Association is holding a Professional Development session on Advanced Issues in Child Protection Law. The program will be chaired by The Honourable Sheilagh O’Connell and Charlotte Murray, Barrister and Solicitor.
Take advantage of this opportunity to join judges, academics and your colleagues to discuss recent developments and important issues in child protection law. Gather expert insights to help you stay at the top of your field, and walk away with valuable strategies to implement in your practice.
The program is eligible for up to 4 Substantive hours towards Professional Development requirements.
Date: Friday, May 13, 2016 | 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Twenty Toronto Street Conferences and Events 20 Toronto Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto Program Chairs: The Honourable Sheilagh O’Connell, Ontario Court of Justice
Charlotte Murray, Barrister and Solicitor
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Child Protection But Were Afraid To Ask
Presented by the Family Lawyers Association
- The continuing professional development and networking event for child protection litigators
- Interactive discussion with a panel of senior lawyers regarding issues that challenge the child protect lawyer
- Opportunity to submit your questions to the panel in advance
- Earn CPD hours
Limited to 25 participants
Exclusively for the Private Bar
Must be a member of the Family Lawyers Association $10.00
Contact any member of the FLA Board to reserve spot or email Debbie at:
Light appetizers will be served – stay afterwards for dinner and socializing.
Date: 13 April 2016, 4:45 to 6:15 PM
Location: Duke of Kent,
2315 Yonge St., 2nd Floor
Toronto (One block north of Eglinton on Yonge St.)
Co-chairs:
Gary Gottlieb, Barrister & Solicitor
Deborah Stewart, Barrister & Solicitor
THE HONOURABLE SUSAN LANG AND THE MOTHERISK REVIEW
From the late 1990’s to April 2015, the Motherisk Drug Testing Laboratory at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children held itself out as a leader in the field of hair testing for drug and alcohol abuse. Children’s Aid Societies and the Courts believed that the reports generated by Motherisk provided adequate and reliable expert opinion on this issue. So did many lawyers.
The Report of the Motherisk Hair Analysis Independent Review released on December 15, 2015 concluded that the opinions and the reports generated were neither “adequate nor reliable.”
How did we all get it wrong?
The Honourable Susan Lang, who headed the Review, has agreed to present her findings and will help to answer this important question. Expect to hear:
• a short history of the laboratory;
• some information about the “science” involved;
• the difference between a “forensic” and a “clinical” laboratory;
• some suggestions on how to assess and challenge expert opinions and evidence in the future.
This is a cautionary tale you really should not miss!
Where: 311 Jarvis Street
When: Monday, May 2, 2016
From: 4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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