9:00 – 9:05
Introductory Remarks
Maia L. Bent,
Lerners LLP
9:05 – 9:25
Tort Law Update
A roundup of key tort decisions from the past year that personal injury lawyers need to know.
Sandev Purewal,
Gluckstein Lawyers
9:25 – 9:45
Waiver of Liability Update
Updates on recent cases and COVID-related issues involving waivers.
Shantona Chaudhury,
Pape Chaudhury LLP
9:45 - 10:05
Police Liability Update
Updates on recent cases and trends involving police liability.
Catherine Bruni,
Siskinds LLP
10:05 – 10:30
Accident Benefits Update
A review of the top Accident Benefits updates and decisions from the past year.
Jennifer Bezaire,
Greg Monforton & Partners
10:05 – 10:30
Concurrent Sponsor Demonstration Sessions During this Time:
- Assessing COVID-19 Impact In Loss Quantification
RSM Canada LLP
- How COVID-19 Changed Everything You Thought You Knew About Structured Settlements
McKellar Structured Settlements
- Efficiently Withdrawing Funds from a Professional Corporation
Lois Warren & Associates
- Helping Your Expert
30 Forensic Engineers
10:30 – 10:55
Networking Break
10:55 – 11:15
Girao v. Cunningham: Lessons on Trial Practice and Fairness for Self-Represented Litigants
Hear about important guidance from the Court of Appeal on trial practice in personal injury actions.
Brian G. Sunohara,
Rogers Partners LLP
11:15 – 12:00
The Bench Speaks: Preserving Ethical Advocacy in the Pursuit of the Truth
The bench addresses challenging ethical issues encountered in personal injury litigation.
The Honourable Justice Jasmine T. Akbarali,
Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Justice Graeme Mew,
Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Justice Darla Wilson,
Superior Court of Justice
Moderator: Susan E. Gunter,
Dutton Brock LLP
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch
1:00 – 1:30
Demonstration & Commentary: Thomson Reuters-CaseLines and the Future of Oral Advocacy
See CaseLines in action and learn more about what it is, how it works and what it means for you.
Robin Clinker,
Petrone & Partners
1:30 – 2:00
Debate: Jury Trials in Civil Matters – For or Against?
Plaintiff and defence counsel weigh in on the current civil jury debate in a lively format.
Kristian G. Bonn,
Bonn Law
Vanessa A. Tanner,
Aviva Trial Lawyers
Moderator: Stephen G. Ross,
Rogers Partners LLP
2:00 – 2:25
Chat with the Chairs: Pandemic Practice Tips
Our program chairs discuss key insights gained in 2020 during this live and interactive session.
Maia L. Bent,
Lerners LLP
Susan E. Gunter,
Dutton Brock LLP
Stephen G. Ross,
Rogers Partners LLP
2:25 – 2:40
Networking Break
2:40 – 3:00
Navigating Cross-Border Litigation
A refresher on conflicts of law issues and other considerations in cross-border disputes.
Sonia Bjorkquist,
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
3:00 – 3:30
Rules: Recent Changes and Future Reform
Our panel gets you up to speed on recent changes and future areas for reform in the wake of COVID-19.
The Honourable Justice Frederick L. Myers,
Superior Court of Justice
Sabrina A. Lucenti,
Dooley Lucenti LLP
Tara Sweeney,
Soloway Wright LLP
Moderator: Stephen Ross, Rogers
Partners LLP