If you require any specific material from any past PD event or any other information regarding these events. Please contact LSN directly.
Wednesday October 29, 2014
Series onEthics & Professional Responsibility with James C. Morton
Each event will count for up to 1.5 hours PD credits.
Members may participate via telephone- advance notice required by email:
What :When is it aConflict of Interest ?
When:Wednesday October 29 , 2014, 5:15pm – 6:30pm EST
Where:Nunavut Research Institute, Iqaluit
Cost:FREE!And food provided
Materials:
Memo
Cabana v NL and Labrador 2014 NLCA 34
II.Dealing with Bullies –November 5th5:15pm – 6:30pm ET via conference call.Material here.
III.Client Misconduct & Preserve Privilege –December 2nd5:15- 6:30 pm ET via conference call. Material here.
Wednesday October 22, 2014
Who:Cindy Kieu, Legal Counsel -Government of Nunavut
What :Mineral Exploration and Development in Nunavut
When:Wednesday October 29 , 2014, 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Where:Nunavut Research Institute, Iqaluit
Cost:FREE!And food provided
Event counts for 1 hour PD credit.
Members may participate via telephone- advance notice required by email:
June 18, 2014
WELLNESS ROUNDTABLE
Wednesday June 18 – 4:15 to6pmET,
NunavutTunngavikInc. Boardroom, Iqaluit
The Honorable Justice Robert A. Philp, Q.C. ;
Marian De Souza– ED of Alberta Assist ( partner of NuLAP)
andDarrel Pink,CEO of the NSBS
2 hours of recognized Ethics & ProfessionalResponsibility credits
Read moreabout our panel of speakers.
May16, 2014
The Law Society of Nunavut is happy to announce anotherfree Professional Development Event withKris Dangerfield, Senior General Counsel, Law Society of Manitoba.
Kristin has taught Ethics and Professional Responsibility both at the University of Manitoba and at CPLED, the Law Society of Manitoba’s bar admission program. She currently serves as a member of the Federation of Law Societies Standing Committee on the Model Code of Conduct.
Who: Kris Dangerfield
What:The new proposed Model Code of Conduct 101
When:Friday May 16, 2014 12:00 (noon)ET
Where: VIA CONFERENCE CALL
1 hour of recognized Ethics & ProfessionalResponsibility credit.
March 27, 2014
The CBA Nunavut branch is happy to announce anotherfree Professional Development Event with John MacLean, Legal Counsel, Nunavut Department of Justice. CBA President (NUNAVUT BRANCH)
Who:John MacLean
What:5 Things Every Lawyer needs to Know about Privacy
When:ThursdayMarch 27, 2014, 12:00 noon ET
Where:NTI Boardroom, 3rd Floor Igaluvut Building (RBC Building)
Cost: FREE! Offer Pizza& Refreshments.Please RSVP by March 26, 5:00pm ET
February 19, 2014
The CBA Nunavut branch is happy to announce anotherfree Professional Development Event with Daniel MacRury, Q.C., Chief Crown Attorney for the Cape Breton Region of the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service
Who:Daniel MacRury
What:Cyber Bullying
When:Wednesday February 19, 2014, 11:30am – 12:45pm ET
Where:Via Telephone Conference
Cost: FREE!
February 26, 2014 –CANCELLED (FUTURE DATE TO BE SET)
The Law Society of Nunavut is happy to announce anotherfree Professional Development Event withDavid Berg a criminal lawyer based in Toronto.He has a special interest in accused persons with mental health issues and the manner in which the courts deal with them.
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Who:David Berg;
What:Presentation onself-represented accused
When:Wednesday February 26, 2014 12:00 (noon)to 1:15 pm ET
Where:Nunavut Research Institute Boardroom
Cost:FREE!And light lunch & refreshmentsprovided
December 12, 2013
The Law Society of Nunavut is happy to announce anotherfree Professional Development Event with Lisa Peters, Lawson Lundell LLP, Vancouver, BC
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This event also qualifies for recognized ethics & professional responsibility hours
Who : Lisa Peters
What :Legal Ethics in Governance & Private Practices
When:Thursday December 12, 2013, 11:45pm – 1:15 pm EST
Where:Nunavut Research Institute Boardroom, Iqaluit
Cost:FREE!And light lunch & refreshments provided
November 26, 2013
The CBA NU Branch is happy to announce anotherfree Professional Development Event with former OBA President, James Morton
Who : James C. Morton, Steinberg Morton Hope & Israel LLP, Toronto, On
What :Law of Evidence for Civil & Criminal Practionners
When:Tuesday November 26 , 2013, 4:30pm – 6:30pm EST
Where:Brown Building, Main Floor, Department of Corrections Boardroom. Iqaluit
Cost:FREE!And food provided
October 4, 2013
The CBA NU Branch is happy to announce anotherfree Professional Development Eventrelated to Aboriginal Issues presented by the Co-Chair of the Aboriginal Section
Who : Daniel Albahary, B.A. (Hons), LL.B, J.D., L.L.M; Legal Counsel, Dept. Justice, GN
What :Nunavut : A Traditional Knowledge Governance Paradigm?
When:Friday Oct 4, 2013, 12pm – 1:00pm EST (eligible for CPD hours)
Where:Nunavut Research Institute Boardroom, Iqaluit
Cost:FREE!And lunch provided
June 4 2013
The Law Society of Nunavut is happy to announce anotherfree Professional Development Eventrelated to Aboriginal Issues presented by a renowned Indigenous law scholar:
Who : Professor John Borrows, B.A., M.A., J.D., LL.M. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Osgoode Hall), F.R.S.C.
When:Thursday, June 6, 2013, 12pm – 1:30pm EST (eligible for CPD hours)
Where: NTI Large Boardroom, 3rd floor Igluvut Building #922, Iqaluit
Cost:FREE!And lunch provided
April 3,2013
Who: The Honourable Leonard S. Mandamin, Judge of the Federal Court
What: AboriginalRestorativeJustice and the Tsuu T’ina Peacemaking Court
When:Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 4-5:30pm
Where:NTI Boardroom ( RBC Building), Iqaluit, NU
Cost:Free!
Dinner @ 6:30 to follow at the Arctic Hotel.To purchase dinner tickets,
please contact the Law Society ator (867)-979-2330
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February 23,2013
Who:The Nunavut Branch of the Canadian Bar Association
What:CBA’s Skilled Lawyers Series :Examination-in-Chief of Fact Witnesses;
Followed by: Silver Linings Playbook
When:Saturday, February 23, 2013, 2-5pm
Where:Astro Theater,Iqaluit
Cost:Free event but donations for the Iqaluit food bank are welcome!
Jan 16,2013 -The Law Society of Nunavut and the Nunavut Branch of the Canadian Bar Associationare hosting a CPD Event :
Who :Professors Mar Campins & Yves Lebouthillier
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What :The Role of the European Union in Arctic Matters
TOPICS
1)Is There a Role for the European Union in Arctic Governance? Legal and Policy Issues
2)A Look at the Seal Product Case Before the WTO
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§ Click hereto downloadCanada’ssubmission .
§ Click herehere to download theEU submission.
When:Friday, February 1, 2013, 3pm – 5pm
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Where :NTI Boardroom,Iqaluit
Cost:Free
2012 EVENTSContacttheLaw Society for additional activities held in 2012.
May 28, 2012 –
Who:Webcast LSUC Event
What:Truth, Reconciliation and the Law -Practice Issues for Lawyers representing Aboriginal Clients .
Where :NunavutResearchInstitute,Iqaluit
Cost :You must register (free registration) at receive your confirmation.
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