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Call for Nominations

The National Civil Litigation Section is seeking nominations for a Communications Officer and two Executive Members for the term September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014.

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

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.

Professional Development

Missed a conference? Purchase course materials through the CBA Store.

Meetings

Civil Litigation Executive Meeting, (TBC)

Newsletters

Civil Writes (December 2012)

The Section is currently looking for articles for its next newsletter. If you would like to contribute to the next edition, please contact us at CBA Newsletters.

Past issues of Civil Writes can be found on the Newsletter page.

Mandate

We examine:

Any matters of substantive law, not of a criminal nature, and not coming within the work of another Section;
the administration of civil justice in all the courts of Canada, with particular reference to the jurisdiction, procedure and organization of the courts; and
the practice of lawyers before the courts.
Section monitors implementation of CBA Systems of Civil Justice Task Force Recommendations.

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CBA PD

Skilled Lawyer Series: Fulfill your PD requirements while sharpening essential corporate and litigation skills. Visit the PD site.

Mid-Winter Meeting of Council

Tremblant, Quebec
Fairmont Tremblant
Feb, 14-17, 2013

NATIONAL Magazine

With a simple click of the mouse you can now enjoy National magazine online.

Nationalmagazine.ca complements the print edition, offering thought-provoking videos from the likes of Jimmy Wales (Wikipedia founder) and Robert Fowler, blogs and newsworthy legal stories. It’s searchable, easy to browse and interactive.

CBA PracticeLink

Visit CBA PracticeLink for practice-related articles and tips.

Canadian Bar Review

Access the current issue of The Canadian Bar Review, Vol. 90, No. 2 (July 2012).

CBA E-News

Browse the current issue of CBA E-News.

Partnership Toolkit

Articles, fact sheets, a self-assessment, and podcast conversations with managing partners, coaches, new partners, associates, and lawyers who have chosen a different career path, are among the many tools to help lawyers plan their future.

National Sections and Conferences

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