Practice Groups

Where Networking and Learning Come Together


Connect with the bench and bar in your practice area, learn and share insights through our 15 member-only Practice Groups. From teleseminars to intimate receptions to panel discussions, our Practice Groups offer Society members the chance to participate in practice-specific forums of dialogue alongside their peers. 

Upcoming Practice Group Events


PLEASE NOTE: Until it is safe to proceed in person, all of our collegial events or gatherings and education programs will be offered online where possible, or postponed to a later date. We will continue to update you on new formats for existing programs and new programs under development. For a list of all postponed or cancelled programs go here.

We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide further updates, including decisions for future programs, as things evolve.

 

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
 

Multijurisdictional Class Actions: Approaches and Strategies

As multijurisdiction class actions continue to gain momentum, overlapping classes and issues as well as parallel or concurrent proceedings within Canada are a growing reality. Despite attempts to coordinate the approach of multijurisdictional actions, the horizon is still evolving when it comes to competing multijurisdictional class actions. This program will discuss approaches and strategies in navigating multijurisdictional class actions, from both plaintiff and defence perspectives.
 
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Thursday, November 12, 2020
 

Navigating Construction Delay & Impact Claims in a Pandemic

The global health crisis has increased construction costs and related claims for additional compensation on construction projects. Join our cross-country panel to learn about the different types of delay and impact claims recognized by Canadian courts (and those novel claims arising in the Covid-19 era). Learn about the latest strategies to advance and defend against such claims in this new world of construction litigation.
 
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
 

Class Actions Bench & Bar Reception

Join members of the class actions bench and bar online on November 18th and mingle with colleagues at our annual networking reception.
 
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Monday, November 23, 2020
 

Navigating In-House Relationships During a Crisis

The pandemic has changed many relationships, including the relationships between in-house counsel and their principals. Opportunities for face-to-face meetings are limited, making it more challenging to build trust and confidence between counsel and client. Join us for a roundtable discussion that will cover strategies for managing and building client relationships during a crisis.
 
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