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Call for Nominations

The Small, Solo and General Practice Forum is seeking nominations for five Executive Members for a one-year term from September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014.

For further details, please see the full Call for Nominations.

National Sections: Children’s Law Committee

National Sections recently established a Children’s Law Committee to coordinate activities, provide advice, and respond to law, policy, and legal research developments on matters affecting Canadian children. More information is available on the new Children’s Law Committee webpage.

Join the Children’s Law Committee listserv!

Interested CBA members are strongly encouraged to join the Children’s Law Committee listserv. This is an ideal way to stay informed of Committee activities and get directly involved. The listserv also provides a forum to network and exchange ideas with leading practitioners who share your interests.
Membership is free to CBA members.

Join the listserv (CBA membership number required)

Succession Law Tables of Concordance

CBA’s Wills, Estates and Trusts Section has assembled Succession Law Tables of Concordance.  The Tables provide a quick reference to basic information about estate and succession laws in Canadian jurisdictions and links for ready access to make enquiries of court and land titles officials.  They are a convenient starting point for lawyers considering estate files complicated by interprovincial issues or performing services in neighbouring jurisdictions. They are also a handy tool for those seeking to reform and harmonize succession law in the provinces and territories.  A comprehensive update of the Tables of Concordance was launched in 2011, along with changes to the website to provide easier access. 

Please visit: http://www.cba.org/CBA/sections_wills/main/Tables_2011.aspx

CBA Skilled Lawyer Series
Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice

The CBA Skilled Lawyer Series offers online, skills based training to help you excel in the courtroom and the boardroom.

The Litigation Stream refines trial and tribunal lawyers’ core advocacy skills, including preparing clients for discovery and trial, primers on evidence and objections, and working with expert witnesses.

The Corporate Stream teaches business lawyers the skills they need to be a valued member of a deal team and promote client interests, including how to identify, evaluate and manage business risks, structure agreements, negotiate terms and draft documents.

If you’re looking for a meaningful, accredited, affordable, and convenient way to deliver on your learning objectives, while building the real world skill set you need to exceed the expectations of your clients, the CBA Skilled Lawyer Series is for you.

For more information, to view all program details, and to register please visit www.cba.org/pd/sls.

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