- 0303.April.Monday
311 Open Bar April 2023 Program
Lawyers and Court Workers Welcome
311 Open Bar Series Presents….
“States of the Law”:
The Latest Updates on International Return Order Cases
(Hague and Non-Hague)
Chair: Justice Manjusha Pawagi, Ontario Court of Justice
Speakers:
Fareen Jamal, Jamal Family Law
Michael Stangarone, MacDonald and Partners, LLP
Cathy Tempesta, Counsel, Office of the Children’s Lawyer
Yvonne Fiamengo, Counsel, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
Where: Online through ZOOM
When: Monday, April 3, 2023
From: 4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Do not miss our panel of experts explain important developments in the law of international return order cases, in both Hague and non-Hague matters. The panelists will discuss the distinctions between these cases, developing law and recent case law. Most notably, the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in F. v N., will be addressed, given its significant impact on how future non-Hague cases are argued. The impact of the new notice provisions in the Family Law Rules and the unique role of children aid societies in some of these cases will also be addressed.
This program has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism by the Law Society of Ontario. Materials will be provided electronically.
This is a continuing education program NOT open to the public. You must register in advance through Eventbrite at the link below no later than March 31st, 2023. Cost is $25.00. You will receive information on how to access Zoom through Eventbrite after ticket purchase.
- 1313.April.Thursday
FLA Program - Caselines Training
Chair: Lisa Johnson, Barrister and Solicitor, Johnson Stern and Chair of the FLAO Board
Speaker: Lorna Yates, Managing Partner, Laurel Family Law LLPWhere: Online through ZOOM
When: Thursday, April 13, 2023
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Cost: $10
Courts are increasingly making note of the importance of using CaseLines properly and effectively in family law proceedings. In this special training webinar, family lawyer Lorna Yates will teach FLA members how to use all of the essential features of CaseLines, including advocacy tools, hyperlinking, and “everything else that you need for a successful appearance.
The CaseLines Training for FLA Members program contains 1 hour and 30 minutes of Professionalism Content.
To register, please click the link here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/caselines-training-for-fla-members-tickets-576323668607
This training is available for FLA members only. If you are not yet a member of the Family Lawyers Association, please visit flao.org/join-renew/
- 2525.April.Tuesday
NTFCEC April 2023 Program
The Use of Social Media Evidence: What Your Teenager Can’t Teach You Tuesday
April 25, 2023
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Join our panel on ZOOM for up-to-date information on how and when to use social media evidence, including when not to do so. As the number of ways people communicate grows, you need to know what to do when your client brings you reams of information in the form of text messages, emails and Facebook or other social media posts. Learn how to recognize cyber bullying as family violence and how to protect your client when personal or inappropriate information is shared online.
Chair: The Honourable Justice Stanley Sherr, Ontario Court of Justice, Toronto
Speakers:
Professor Martha Shaffer, University of Toronto
Emily Kostandoff, Family Lawyer
Project Managers: Simon Fisch, Jane Long and Mira Pilch