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Contents This Month’s Features CPDone Pass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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2014 Volunteers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 In the Spotlight... Tim Schober. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Case Digest Connection: Wilson Estate v. Wysoski, 2014 BCSC 675, [CLE No. 55722] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Self-Paced eLearning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

UPCOMING COURSES Business Law Business Basics Series I: Planning, Organizing, and Operating a Business . . . 4 II: Buying and Selling a Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 III: Tax Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 IV: Intellectual Property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 V: Employment Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 VI: Lessons Learned from the Lawyers Insurance Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Business & Technology Series I: Anti-Spam Law Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 II: Technology Issues in Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 III: Social Media & Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 IV: Copyright Act Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 V: IT Best Practices for Lawyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Personal Injury Health Care Costs Recovery Act 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Personal Injury for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Real Estate Strata Property Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Skills The Powerful Performance: Effective Advocacy Skills for Lawyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Death is Not the End: Estate Administration Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

PPSA 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Dispute Resolution

Jump Start on CPD 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Family Law Mediation Level III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Family Law Family Law Drafting Basics 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Last Kick at the Can 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Wills, Estates and Trusts

The Basics of Wills and Estate Planning. . . . . . . . . . . 9

Advanced Mediation Skills for Non-Family Mediators. 6

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Advising BC Businesses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Annotated Estates Practice 2014 Edition . . . . . . . . . 20

Law Office/Practice Management

Annotated Family Practice 2014 – 2015 . . . . . . . . . 21

Customer Service

Law Office Paper Reduction and Document Management: Strategies that Work . . . . . . . . . . . 7

British Columbia Personal Property Security Act Practice Manual . . . . . . . . . . . 5 & 19

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British Columbia Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Business for Legal Support Staff Series. . . . . . . . . . . 7

Conveyancing Deskbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Creditors’ Remedies for Legal Support Staff 2015 . . . . 7

Canadian Criminal Jury Instructions (CRIMJI) . . . . . . 19

Recognizing Family Violence: The Role of Legal Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Courses Under Development 2015. . . . . . . . 22

Litigation

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Business lawyers and in-house counsel. LEARNING LEVEL: All levels As technology now pervades every aspect of business, advising clients on technology-related issues is unavoidable for the business lawyer, be it an M&A transaction, a service agreement, or an employment matter, just to name a few. In this 5-part CLE-TV series, you will learn about legislative updates and how they affect your client’s business, common technology, intellectual property and privacy issues that business lawyers face, and best practices for managing information in this digital age for both your clients and your own practice. Register for all 5 courses in the series and SAVE, or pick and choose the individual courses that make most sense for you! REBROADCASTS: Rebroadcast dates will be scheduled for the last 2 weeks in July, 2015, and will be announced soon. Those who register for the series may attend any or all of the rebroadcasts for FREE, giving you 2 opportunities to attend each course. LSBC CPD HOURS: 5 hours for the series (a minimum of 1 hour will involve aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management). NOTE: If you attend both the original live course AND the rebroadcast, you may claim credit for ONLY ONE of them. PRESENTER (for all 5): Ryan J. Black — McMillan LLP, Vancouver WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

BUSINESS BASICS SERIES Lawyers with 1 – 3 years experience advising businesses; experienced lawyers or in-house counsel who seek a refresher or primer on key areas of corporate law. LEARNING LEVEL: All levels This 6-part CLE-TV series will provide you with an overview of the basic principles in corporate law and how to use them effectively in practice, so that you have the big picture in mind when advising a business. The experts will give you practical tips on how to handle that initial conversation when a new client walks into your office, what questions you should ask, and when you need further information Register for the entire Business Basics Series and SAVE or pick and choose the individual courses that make most sense for you! This series uses the CLEBC publication Advising BC Businesses as its course materials and resource guide (purchased separately). We recommend that you have your copy of the book on hand during the course. If you do not have the book, you may purchase a copy separately. *Order the book at the same time as you register for the course and SAVE $75. See special pricing below—please call Customer Service to order. REBROADCASTS: Rebroadcast dates will be scheduled for the last 2 weeks in July, 2015, and will be announced soon. Those who register for the series may attend any or all of the rebroadcasts for FREE, giving you 2 opportunities to attend each course. LSBC CPD HOURS: 6 hours for the series (a minimum of 2 hours will involve aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management). NOTE: If you attend both the original live course AND the rebroadcast, you may claim credit for ONLY ONE of them. PRESENTERS (for all 6): David A. Allard — Lawson Lundell LLP, Vancouver David J. Jennings — Irwin, White & Jennings, Vancouver WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

EARLY BIRD Register by FEB. 10: Regular: $540 WEBINAR ARCHIVE: This series of courses will be added to the Webinar Archive.

To subscribe visit www.cle.bc.ca/onlinestore.

Planning, Organizing, and Operating a Business I:

Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm In this course, you will learn how to advise clients on creating and setting up a business and provide initial operating tips. LSBC CPD HOURS: 1 hour (0.2 hours ethics)

EARLY BIRD Register by APR . 28: $115

EARLY BIRD Register by FEB. 10: $115

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm In this course, you will learn how to identify what is intellectual property and how to avoid intellectual property pitfalls when advising clients. LSBC CPD HOURS: 1 hour (0.2 hours ethics)

Employment Law

Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm II: In this course, you will learn about employment contracts, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm how to fire somebody, and other human resources In this course, you will learn how to advise clients on issues. asset purchase deals and share purchase deals and what LSBC CPD HOURS: 1 hour (0.2 hours ethics) your role as the lawyer is in these transactions. EARLY BIRD Register by MAY 19: $115 LSBC CPD HOURS: 1 hour (0.2 hours ethics) EARLY BIRD Register by FEB. 24: $115

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Lessons Learned from the Lawyers Insurance Fund VI:

Tax Issues

Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm In this course, you will learn about the taxation of different business organizations, the advantages and disadvantages of different business structures, the transfer of business assets, tax red flags, and when to ask for expert tax advice. LSBC CPD HOURS: 1 hour (0.2 hours ethics)

Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm In this course, you will learn about where claims arise in business acquisitions and commercial negotiations, real life examples, how to avoid issues, and how the Lawyers Insurance Fund can help. LSBC CPD HOURS: 1 hour (1 hour ethics)

EARLY BIRD Register by APR . 7: $115

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Advising BC Businesses The business law practice manual for junior lawyers and general practitioners THIS PUBLICATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR: all solicitors in their first five years of practice and also for general practitioners who do any business law work. CURRENT TO: October 1, 2012. Written by leading business law practitioners, this broad-ranging ONLINE ONLY resource will help you provide efannual subscriptions fective advice and strategies for your are available! business law clients. You can rely on this new made-in-BC resource for giving advice to businesses, including companies, societies, various types of partnerships, and other organizations. This accessible, multi-disciplinary work offers the type of information that good mentors pass on to their juniors (when they have time), with an emphasis on “how to” and practical tips. Winner of the ACLEA Award for Professional Excellence in Publications, the two-volume publication covers all stages of advising a business, from the first meeting with the client (where the client has a new business) until the point just before the company goes public (but not beyond). You will be better able to handle a diverse range of client needs and situations, recognize possible pitfalls and problems, and determine when more specialized advice needs to be obtained. Key forms and precedents are included, and the book includes all the regular CLEBC finding aids, including a statute table and a subject index. Subscriptions include online access with search capabilities and links to the full text of case law and legislation, and forms and precedents on CD-ROM. FEATURES

• first-class precedents—sample partnership agreements, shareholders agreement, asset purchase and share purchase agreements, articles, ss. 85 and 86 rollover precedents, and many more precedents, included on disk • accessible for the novice—beginning with basic advice on helping clients to select appropriate business structures and to set up their businesses, then guiding through the legal issues that frequently arise through the life of a business • specific focus on BC law, including partnership law and precedents, societies and not-for-profits, setting up BC companies as private issuers, employment law issues, dispute prevention and resolution, and summaries of key legislation throughout • a consolidation of the current Solicitors’ Legal Opinion Committee statements and opinions • authoritative and practice-based reviews throughout, written by noted authors • designed to lead into CLEBC’s other acclaimed business law resources, including the BC Company Law Practice Manual, Buying and Selling a Business, Due Diligence Deskbook, BC PPSA Practice Manual, and others

EARLY BIRD Register by FEB. 11: $450 WEBINAR ARCHIVE: This series of courses will be added to the Webinar Archive. To subscribe visit

www.cle.bc.ca/onlinestore. Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.

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Anti-Spam Law Update

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) came into force on July 1, 2014 with a 36-month transition period. On January 15, 2015, sections of the Act related to the unsolicited installation of computer programs or software come into force. Join us to learn about... • the effects of the new legislation so far • compliance during and after the transition period for the new legislation • the sections that come into force in January 2015 and how to advise your clients on compliance LSBC CPD HOURS: 1 hour (This course contains NO ethics) EARLY BIRD Register by FEB. 11: $115

Technology Issues in Contracts II:

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Social Media & Privacy

Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Join us for an update on privacy issues that arise with the use of social media. LSBC CPD HOURS: 1 hour (This course contains NO ethics) EARLY BIRD Register by APR . 8: $115

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Copyright Act Update

Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm The Copyright Act was amended on June 29, 2012 by the Bill C-11 (also known as the Copyright Modernization Act) to address changes in technology. Joins us to learn about the effects of amendments thus far and how your clients will be affected. LSBC CPD HOURS: 1 hour (This course contains NO ethics) EARLY BIRD Register by MAY 20: $115

Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Join us to learn about technology issues that arise V: in contracts. LSBC CPD HOURS: 1 hour (This course contains Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm NO ethics) In this digital age, managing confidential EARLY BIRD Register by FEB. 25: $115 information is becoming increasingly difficult. Join us to learn about best practices that you, your clients, and your firm should employ to ensure that confidential information is being properly protected. LSBC CPD HOURS: 1 hour (1 hour ethics)

IT Best Practices for Lawyers

EARLY BIRD Register by JUN. 3: $115

30825 | ISBN 1-55258-492-5 | 1,710 pp. | 2 vols.

PPSA 2015

Thursday, February 26, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Vancouver location to be announced REBROADCAST: “Jump Start on CPD”: Friday, March 27, 2015; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Lawyers seeking practical information and updates on PPSA and secured transaction legal and practice points. LEARNING LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced Join us for a one day PPSA update focusing on recent and emerging issues. This course will provide you with essential information on the major developments in this area and cover issues of importance for business lawyers. The CLEBC book British Columbia Personal Property Security Act Practice Manual will be used as reference material throughout the course. We recommend that you bring your copy of the book to the course. If you do not have the book, you may purchase a copy separately. *Order the book at the same time as you register for the course and SAVE $75. See special pricing below—please call Customer Service to order. LSBC CPD HOURS: 6 hours (a minimum of 1 hour will involve aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management) CHAIR: Mark R. Davies — Richards Buell Sutton LLP, Vancouver EARLY BIRD Register by JAN. 29 LIVE COURSE: Regular $555 | Student $310; LIVE WEBINAR:

Regular $535

“JUMP START ON CPD” REBROADCAST EARLY BIRD Register by FEB. 27 : $405 WEBINAR ARCHIVE: This course will be added to the Webinar Archive. To subscribe visit www.cle.bc.ca/onlinestore. Registration includes an electronic copy of the course materials and lunch.

BC Personal Property Security Act Practice Manual Get answers to your PPSA questions— from negotiating security to noncompliance THIS PUBLICATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR:

lawyers acting for or advising creditors or debtors in secured transactions. CURRENT TO: September 1, 2014. ONLINE ONLY The only practical guide to PPSA transactions, annual subscriptions the British Columbia Personal Property are available! Security Act Practice Manual takes you step by step through all the parts of a secured transaction. Regularly updated, this two-volume, practice-oriented manual is written and reviewed by leading PPSA practitioners and contains the Act and Regulation. The book is updated regularly. Subscriptions include online access with search capability and links to the full text of case law and legislation, and forms and precedents on CD-ROM. FEATURES

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complete set of forms and precedents comprehensive index, case table, statute table, and references checklists glossary regular updates online access to electronic version with hyperlinks to primary law

30817 | ISBN 0-86504-801-0 | 1,406 pp. | 2 vols. PRINT + ONLINE (WHEN PURCHASED WITH COURSE): $300 PRINT + ONLINE: $375 ONLINE ONLY: $250

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Family Law Mediation Level III

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Advanced Mediation Skills for Non-Family Mediators Tuesday – Thursday, February 24 – 26, 2015; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (ALL 3 DAYS) Vancouver location to be announced LIMITED ENROLMENT. REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Mediators in training wanting to experiment with process, build their skills, and learn new ones. LEARNING LEVEL: Advanced This three-day course builds on the foundation provided by the Fundamentals of Mediation course (or an equivalent) by introducing more skills and providing lots of practice opportunities. The course features advanced process and techniques as well as practical mediation problems and practice issues. Presented through an interest-based negotiation lens, the course also explores other mediation approaches and encourages thought and discussion about mediation philosophy. Participants should expect focused, intensive coaching of role play practice sessions (on Days 2 and 3) by accomplished mediators. Upon completion of Fundamentals of Mediation and Advanced Mediation Skills for Non-Family Mediators, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance confirming completion of 40 hours of mediation training. This course is approved by Mediate BC as an acceptable mediation course towards qualification for the Civil Roster. AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO…

• identify a range of mediation theories and the negotiation philosophies of participants and counsel • prepare for mediation including participant readiness, location choice, and paperwork • execute mediation process informed by a sequenced framework • use questioning, reflective, and intervention skills to help advance the negotiation • structure and conduct separate meetings with participants • make informed decisions about how to capture agreement PREREQUISITE: Fundamentals of Mediation, Family Law Mediation Level I, or equivalent foundation-level mediation course from another provider. LSBC CPD HOURS: 24 hours (a minimum of 3 hours will involve aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management) INSTRUCTOR: Gordon B. Sloan — ADR Education, Victoria EARLY BIRD Register by JAN. 27 LIVE COURSE: Regular $1,485

Registration includes workshop materials and a print copy of the book The Practice of Mediation: Exploring Attitude Process and Skills by Gordon B. Sloan and Jamie Chicanot. These materials will not be distributed electronically.

Unable to attend without financial support? To learn about our Bursary Program and our Easy Pay Plan (see page 23).

LIVE COURSE

LIVE WEBINAR

LIMITED ENROLMENT. REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

Lawyers and others wishing to learn family mediation; those who have taken 40 hours of family mediation training either recently or over the past 20 years and want a refresher; mediators with Justice Institute of BC or other training who want to learn property and asset division mediation. LEARNING LEVEL: Advanced This course is focused upon developing expertise for comprehensive family mediation. It includes training and practice mediating property/asset division and financial support issues. Participants will work with the Child Support Guidelines and the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines and will receive hands-on feedback from trained coaches who are working mediators. This advanced level course is also for those wanting to refresh or to deepen their knowledge and practice in more complex settings. Power dynamics in the context of property division and support will be addressed. Upon completion of Levels I, II and III of Family Law Mediation, participants will have 72 hours of family mediation training toward the 80 hours required for admission to Mediate BC’s Family Roster. The training includes 24 hours devoted to issues related to family dynamics in separation and divorce (8 hours per course) as required for B.C.’s Family Roster, for Certification by Family Mediation Canada, and for Mediate BC’s Family Mediation Mentoring Program. PREREQUISITE: 40 hours of family mediation. LSBC CPD HOURS: 24 hours (a minimum of 2 hours will involve aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management) INSTRUCTOR: Lisa C. Alexander — Vancouver WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

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Gain expertise in mediating support and property issues Wednesday – Friday, January 14 – 16, 2015; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (ALL 3 DAYS) UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver

WEBINAR ARCHIVE

EARLY BIRD Register by DEC . 17 LIVE COURSE: Regular $1,485

Registration includes a print copy of the workshop materials plus a copy of the DVD An Inside Look at Family Mediation.

FAMILY LAW

LAW OFFICE/PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Law Office Paper Reduction and Document Management: Strategies that Work REBROADCAST Tuesday, January 20, 2015; 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• anyone who is tired of wasting time every day searching for documents and files • anyone who feels their office is drowning in paper • those looking for better ways to manage client files • lawyers who want to manage their practices more efficiently • any lawyer who doesn’t have full-time IT staff • anyone who is not getting the return on investment they hoped for from their scanners and copiers LEARNING LEVEL: All levels Technology has fundamentally changed the way lawyers draft documents, gather and manage case information, conduct research, communicate, and render services. In spite of these changes, many of us still manage paper today the same way it was done 50 years ago. It’s time to upgrade that approach. This brief online-only course will give you an overview of everything you need to create your own digital filing system, get your paper under control, and take full advantage of Adobe Acrobat and PDF’s. Going digital means collecting all documents you’ve created and received, plus all related faxes, email messages, and attachments in one electronic system, organized by client and matter. It sounds complicated and expensive, but you’ll see that the tools you need are off-the-shelf, easy-to-use, and inexpensive. We’ll explain and demonstrate how scanners can be used in the law office to reduce paper, lower operating costs, and significantly improve efficiency. We will also discuss document organization and storage techniques that will allow you to locate any document (sent or received) in seconds. LSBC CPD HOURS: 2 hours (a minimum of 1 hour will involve aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management) PRESENTER: Barron K. Henley — Affinity Consulting Group, LLC, Columbia, OH EARLY BIRD Register by DEC . 23 : $250

Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.

LITIGATION

Civil Litigation Basics 2015 The A-Z of Civil Litigation: “Everything your mentor wants you to know, but may not have time to tell you” Monday & Tuesday, March 2 & 3, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm BOTH DAYS Pan Pacific Hotel, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Junior civil litigators and experienced litigators who seek a comprehensive refresher on the fundamentals of civil litigation practice; law students and articled students are welcome. LEARNING LEVEL: Fundamental This course is designed for lawyers in the first two years of practice, lawyers changing areas of practice, and experienced lawyers who want a comprehensive refresher on the essential elements of civil litigation, and law students and articled students. You will walk through a file from start to finish and receive tips and advice that put theory into practice. Materials will include reference papers, case studies, examples, references to the Practice Checklists Manual, and precedents. This course is an excellent complement to any law firm’s in-house training. The 2012 and previous offerings of this program have received rave reviews. LSBC CPD HOURS: 12 hours (a minimum of 2 hours will involve aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management) CHAIRS

The Honourable Madam Justice Carol-Jean Ross — Supreme Court of BC, Vancouver Luciana P. Brasil — Branch MacMaster LLP, Vancouver EARLY BIRD Register by FEB. 2 LIVE COURSE: Regular $945 |

Student $475; LIVE WEBINAR: Regular $895 This course will be added to the Webinar Archive. To subscribe visit www.cle.bc.ca/onlinestore. Registration includes an electronic copy of the course materials and lunch on Day 2. WEBINAR ARCHIVE:

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Winning Advocacy Skills Workshop—Victoria Coming to you in Victoria: Tough Training, Superior Skills Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11, 2015, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm EACH DAY LIMITED ENROLMENT. REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! CHAIRS

The Honourable Madam Justice Marvyn Koenigsberg — Supreme Court of BC, Smithers Sandy Cunningham, QC — Crown Counsel, Vancouver

Family Law Drafting Basics 2015 Improve your drafting skills Thursday & Friday, April 9 & 10, 2015, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Pan Pacific Hotel, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Lawyers with under five years of practice in family law, lawyers changing practice areas, and those seeking a refresher; articled students are welcome. LEARNING LEVEL: Fundamental This course will focus on the “how-tos” of drafting family law documents. Join our experienced faculty who will provide you with precedents, tips and advice, how to choose your words and phrases carefully, and where to turn for further information and assistance. You will work on producing detailed and persuasive documents and pleadings in family law. Take this opportunity to improve your understanding and confidence in your drafting ability. LSBC CPD HOURS: 12 hours of continuing education (a minimum of 2 hours will involve professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management) CHAIRS

Kathryn L. Basran — Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin, Vancouver Todd R. Bell — Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin, Vancouver EARLY BIRD Register by MAR . 12 LIVE COURSE: Regular $1,005 | Student $535; LIVE WEBINAR:

Regular $895 WEBINAR ARCHIVE: This course will be added to the Webinar Archive. To subscribe visit www.cle.bc.ca/onlinestore. Registration includes an electronic copy of the course materials and lunch on BOTH days.

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Health Care Costs Recovery Act 2015 (½-DAY) Thursday, February 19, 2015, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Vancouver location to be announced WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All personal injury litigtors; insurance industry professionals. LEARNING LEVEL: Fundamental/Intermediate The BC Health Care Costs Recovery Act and Regulations has been in force since April, 2009. This statute of general application allows the government to recover a wide range of health care costs associated with personal injuries that result from the negligence or wrongdoing of a third party. The Act imposes duties on injured parties and insurers to cooperate with the government and provide information. This comprehensive half-day program will review the nature and purpose of the Act, its scope of operation, the mechanics of notification, settlement issues, and professional ethical considerations. The course will quickly bring practitioners up to speed on the most important case law and will offer valuable practice pointers, from pre-issue to post-settlement and all points in-between. This course is for all personal injury practitioners who seek a comprehensive review of the HCCRA and its implications for day-to-day practice of BC, out-of-province, and international claims. LSBC CPD HOURS: 3 hours (a minimum of 30 minutes will involve professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management) CHAIR: Angela C. Price-Stephens — Murphy Battista LLP, Vancouver EARLY BIRD Register by JAN. 22 LIVE COURSE: Regular $380 | Student $190; LIVE WEBINAR:

Regular $360 This course will be added to the Webinar Archive. To subscribe visit www.cle.bc.ca/onlinestore. Registration includes an electronic copy of the course materials.

Strata Property Update Monday, March 23, 2015, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Pan Pacific Hotel, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Lawyers advising and representing strata owners, strata corporations, strata councils and strata developers, as well as those representing third parties such as lenders, tenants, and builders’ lien claimants. LEARNING LEVEL: Fundamental/Intermediate Legal issues involved with strata property are intricate and, at times, bewildering—affecting many parties with diverse and conflicting interests and objectives. Bring your questions, and let the experts lead you through the complexities of strata property law. Don’t miss this essential update. LSBC CPD HOURS: 6 hours (a minimum of 1 hour will involve professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management) CHAIRS

Adrienne M. Murray — Hammerberg Lawyers LLP, Vancouver Patrick A. Williams — Clark Wilson LLP, Vancouver EARLY BIRD Register by FEB. 23 LIVE COURSE: Regular $555 | Student $310; LIVE WEBINAR:

Regular $535 This course will be added to the Webinar Archive. To subscribe visit www.cle.bc.ca/onlinestore. Registration includes an electronic copy of the course materials and lunch. WEBINAR ARCHIVE:

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Personal Injury for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2015 Friday, February 20, 2015, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Pan Pacific Hotel, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Paralegals, legal support staff, and junior lawyers. LEARNING LEVEL: Fundamental A comprehensive introduction to personal injury practice for paralegals and legal support staff, this fundamentals level course will cover the main elements of managing a personal injury file, from initial information gathering to file opening through to the bill of costs and all steps in between. You’ll learn about gathering information from first responders and witnesses, dealing with accident engineers, case management and organization, document management, medical and work records, mediation, trial management conferences and the bill of costs, and taxation. This practice-focused program is designed for junior support staff and lawyers who seek a nuts and bolts review of the essentials of how to manage a personal injury file. LSBC CPD HOURS: 6 hours (a minimum of 1 hour will involve professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management) CHAIRS

Dominique Marcotte — Swadden & Company, Vancouver Mary Ann Reinhardt — MacKenzie Fujisawa LLP, Vancouver EARLY BIRD Register by JAN. 23 LIVE COURSE: Regular $510 | Student $285; LIVE WEBINAR:

Regular $490 WEBINAR ARCHIVE: This course will be added to the Webinar Archive. To subscribe visit www.cle.bc.ca/onlinestore. Registration includes an electronic copy of the course materials and lunch.

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SKILLS

The Powerful Performance: Effective Advocacy Skills for Lawyers Dramatically improve your performance as a lawyer using the skills and techniques of an actor Thursday, February 5, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm VISIT US ONLINE TO SEE ADDITIONAL DATES.

CLEBC Boardroom, 500 – 1155 West Pender Street, Vancouver LIMITED ENROLMENT. REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All lawyers who want to increase their effectiveness, from those newly called who want to improve their confidence and self-possession, to seasoned practitioners who want to enhance their skill set. LEARNING LEVEL: All levels This course is designed to teach lawyers how to be more natural, believable, and self-possessed, and to implement simple, concrete techniques that will maximize your performance at trial, in mediation, in arbitration, and in any legal argument. These skills will enable you to take your case beyond the traditional approach to trial advocacy, and give you the critical persuasive edge. You will learn by doing as each participant will be given the opportunity to make a presentation and receive one on one feedback and helpful techniques for improving. By the end of the session you will possess the skills to make you a better lawyer—a lawyer who will win more arguments by making a positive connection with clients, jurors, and judges! AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO...

• use confidence to combat nerves and increase your presence in the room • use your voice with more power and sophistication • shape your presentations into commanding and engaging performances • engage in authentic and persuasive contact with your audience in any work setting LSBC CPD HOURS: 6 hours. If you attend the course plus the lunch optional session, you will obtain a minimum of 1 hour of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management and a total of 7 CPD hours. INSTRUCTOR: Katrina Dunn — Course Creator and Lead Instructor, Touchstone Training, and Artistic Director, Touchstone Theatre, Vancouver

WILLS, ESTATES AND TRUSTS

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British Columbia Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation

Learn practical information that you can put to use immediately! Thursday & Friday, February 12 & 13, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Pan Pacific Hotel, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This workshop is designed to increase and enhance the specialized knowledge of lawyers who have established estate practices as well as those who would like to develop them. This course is not for beginners. LEARNING LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced This two-day workshop combines short lectures, group discussion of procedural and substantive issues, and identification and resolution of problems. Day 1 deals with pre-grant matters and Day 2 focuses on problems in the administration of estates. LSBC CPD HOURS: 12 hours (a minimum of 2 hours will involve aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)

The long awaited practice manual for top-level estate planners in BC

Death is Not the End: Estate Administration Workshop

WORKSHOP LEADERS

James D. Baird — Boughton Law Corporation, Vancouver Shelley A. Bentley — Kerr Redekop Leinburd & Boswell, Vancouver Kenneth N. Burnett — Miller Thomson LLP, Vancouver R.C. (Tino) Di Bella — Jawl & Bundon, Victoria Sandra L. Enticknap — Miller Thomson LLP, Vancouver Kim A. Karras — Brawn Karras & Sanderson, Surrey Valorie Pawson — Pawson Law, West Vancouver Kimberly D. Wallis — Sabey Rule LLP, Kelowna EARLY BIRD Register by JAN. 15 LIVE COURSE: Regular $1,005 |

Student $535 Registration includes a print copy plus an electronic copy of the course materials and lunch on BOTH days.

The Basics of Wills and Estate Planning Thursday & Friday, January 29 & 30, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Pan Pacific Hotel, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Those new to the practice of wills, estates, and trusts, including newly called lawyers and more experienced lawyers wanting to develop a practice in this area; the course may also be of interest to those who want a refresher. LEARNING LEVEL: Fundamental A will is part of a person’s estate plan. This course will provide you with the fundamental building blocks and essential information you need to know to create a basic estate plan and incorporate your client’s will as part of that plan. From interviewing clients and taking instructions, to analyzing the various components of an estate plan, to focusing on key considerations in drafting a will, this course has it covered! Experienced practitioners will give you valuable insights and helpful practice tips that will enable you to develop a successful wills and estates practice. LSBC CPD HOURS: 12 hours (a minimum of 2 hours will involve aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management) CHAIR: James D. Baird — Boughton Law Corporation, Vancouver EARLY BIRD Register by Jan. 1 LIVE COURSE: Regular $1,005 | WEBINAR ARCHIVE:

Student $535; LIVE WEBINAR: Regular $895 This course will be added to the Webinar Archive. To subscribe visit www.cle.bc.ca/

onlinestore. Registration includes an electronic copy of the course materials and lunch on BOTH days.

Haven’t earned your CPD credits yet? No worries…kick back with “Last Kick” and obtain CPD credits from your home or office!

THIS BOOK IS ESSENTIAL FOR:

top-level estate planners in BC. CURRENT TO: April 14, 2014 You asked us for a comprehensive guide to help you provide effective estate planning strategies and tools for your clients and their complex ONLINE ONLY portfolios. Leading estate and tax annual subscriptions practitioners have responded—deare available! veloping a made-in-BC resource for this expanding practice area. Take advantage of their collective wisdom in CLEBC’s British Columbia Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation. This accessible, multidisciplinary work will help you to determine a sensible approach for each client’s needs, and to create trusts and other tools to minimize taxes and preserve wealth. You will be better able to handle a diverse range of client needs and situations, recognize possible pitfalls and problems, and determine when more specialized advice needs to be obtained. All the key knowledge is here, from valuable overview commentary to details of tax planning techniques and drafting considerations. The book is updated annually. Subscriptions include online access with search capability and links to the full text of case law and legislation, and forms and precedents on CD-ROM. FEATURES

• accessible for the novice—beginning with tax fundamentals and moving step-by-step into specialized categories of knowledge • specific focus on BC law, including wills and trusts, property, family relations, and adult guardianship law • practical reviews of international estate planning, multi-jurisdiction wills, and Canada/US estates issues by noted authors • authoritative discussion of all significant estate planning issues, including planned charitable giving, life insurance issues, creditor protection, and planning for incapacity • designed to accompany CLEBC’s acclaimed Wills Precedents: An Annotated Guide • model trusts and many other forms and precedents, included on CD-ROM 30847 | ISBN 1-55258-211-6 | 1,016 pp. PRINT + ONLINE: $375 | ONLINE ONLY: $275

Last Kick at the Can Series

See back cover for course listings.

EARLY BIRD Register by JAN. 2 LIVE COURSE: Regular $735 | Student $400

Registration includes workshop materials and lunch.

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et a jump start on CPD by participating in a rebroadcast of some of CLEBC’s most popular programs in the past few months. If you participate in any one of these programs, you will

have the opportunity for live real-time interaction with your fellow registrants. Monday – Friday, March 23 – 27, 2015 AND Monday – Wednesday, March 30 – April 1, 2015 COURSES

Aboriginal Law Conference 2014

Estate Planning Update 2014

Real Estate Development Advanced Topics

Wednesday, April 1, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Thursday, March 26, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm OR Tuesday, March 31, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Tuesday, March 24, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm OR Tuesday, March 31, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Human Rights Conference 2014

Residential Real Estate Conference 2014

Wednesday, March 25 & 26, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Wednesday, March 25, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm OR Wednesday, April 1, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Administrative Law Conference 2014 Tuesday, March 24, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Advanced Workshop in Contract-Tort Problems (½-DAY)

Immigration Issues in Depth 2014

Monday, March 30, 2015; 9:00 am – 12:00 pm OR Monday, March 30, 2015; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Friday, March 27, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Affadavit Secrets 2014 (½-DAY)

Monday, March 30, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Wednesday, March 25, 2015; 9:00 am – 12:00 pm OR Wednesday, March 25, 2015; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Bankruptcy & Insolvency 2014 Thursday, March 26, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Charities and Not-for-Profit Law Conference 2014 Tuesday, March 31, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Civil Litigation in BC Symposium: Rules, Culture and Change Friday, March 27, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Defamation and Media Law Thursday, March 26, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Designated Paralegal (½-DAY) Tuesday, March 24, 2015; 9:00 am – 12:00 pm OR Tuesday, March 24, 2015; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Estate Litigation Update 2014 Friday, March 27, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm OR Wednesday, April 1, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Immigration Law—Not Business as Usual Insurance Law Conference 2014 Tuesday, March 24, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm OR Wednesday, March 25, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Introducing Evidence at Trial 2014 Tuesday, March 24, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Labour Relations 2014 Monday, March 30, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Legal Research 2014 Thursday, March 26, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm OR Wednesday, April 1, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Local Government Law 2014 Monday, March 30, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury 2014 Friday, March 27, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mining Law 2014 Tuesday, March 31, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Securities Fundamentals: Private Placements Wednesday, April 1, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Solo and Small Firm Conference 2014 Monday, March 30, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Strategic Business Lawyer CLE-TV Series I: Contract Troubleshooting Monday, March 23, 2015; 9:00 am – 10:00 am

II: International Business Transactions Monday, March 23, 2015; 10:15 am – 11:15 am

III: Solicitor’s Guide to Commercial Arbitration Monday, March 23, 2015; 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

IV: Corporate Governance Problems Monday, March 23, 2015; 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Tendering 2014 Tuesday, March 31, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

WESA for Family Lawyers Wednesday, March 25, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

PPSA 2015 Friday, March 27, 2015; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

LSBC CPD HOURS

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12 hours of CPD, 2 hours of which involve professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management.

TWO DAY PROGR AMS: EARLY BIRD

T WO-DAY PROGR AMS:

FULL-DAY PROGR AMS: 6 hours of CPD, 1 hour of which involves professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management. HALF-DAY PROGR AMS: 3 hours of CPD, 30 minutes of which involves professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management. CLE-T V PROGR AMS : 1 hour of CPD, NO ethics hours.

Course materials will consist of the original set of materials for each respective course. Course materials are available in electronic form only. For Introducing Evidence at Trial 2014, the materials will be our Introducing Evidence at Trial publication.

$405 | Regular $450 $810 | Regular $900 HALF-DAY PROGR AMS: EARLY BIRD $115 | Regular $225 CLE-T V PROGR AMS: EARLY BIRD $90 per program | Regular $100 per program FULL DAY PROGR AMS: EARLY BIRD

Group Webinar Rates for each additional viewer HALF-DAY AND FULL DAY PROGR AMS: $125 TWO DAY PROGR AMS: $250

For complete course information, including detailed course agendas and faculty lists, please visit us online: www.cle.bc.ca/courses

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To our outstanding volunteers THANK YOU for your TIME , EFFORT, and COMMITMENT to the legal profession in 2014 When education is available and encouraged, innovation thrives. And when best practices are identified and stated, standards rise. CLEBC works with over 1000 volunteers every year to foster the highest standards, to encourage innovation, and to support a culture of learning. Our volunteers include lawyers, judges, academics, paralegals, legal support staff, and many other experts in the larger community. They come together from every area of law, and from across BC, Canada, and the US to give you what you need to be successful. Most importantly, these volunteers are your colleagues in law. They ask the same questions and face the same challenges as you do. They want practical, BC-specific, no nonsense solutions to everyday problems. They work together with CLEBC to capitalize on the synergies of a wide range of expertise to create content that is uniquely relevant to you. And of course, relevance is the key to your adoption and use of learning: if it’s not relevant, you won’t use it. Because it’s relevant, you can accelerate your learning, solve your problems faster and easier,

and develop strategies that enhance your effectiveness immediately. CLEBC volunteers share their best legal thoughts, debate our laws, refine our professional ethics, and help us look to the future. They do the legal analysis and foster the diversity of perspectives that remind us why many consider the independence of lawyers a cornerstone of democracy. Supporting our volunteers is a key organizational initiative for CLEBC. Our mandate is to develop and maintain appropriate inter-departmental strategies to assist volunteers, recognize and reward them, and regularly communicate with them and about them. To our volunteers, thank your for your leadership. To our colleagues and friends, thank you for participating in the dialogue. We’re stronger together.

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Asif N. Abdulla The Hon. Madam Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Brian E. Abraham, QC The Hon. Madam Justice Elaine J. Adair Adele J. Adamic Edward S. Adams Rahul Aggarwal Andrew Aguilar Ian D. Aikenhead Mary T. Ainslie, QC Paul R. Albi, QC Lisa C. Alexander Ralston S. Alexander, QC The Hon. Marion J. Allan Beth Allard David A. Allard Greg Allen Nicola Allen Gwendoline C. Allison Michelle J. Alman Adam Alteen Kendall E. Andersen Bradley Anderson Carolyn R. Anderson Robert S. Anderson, QC Thomas Anderson, QC Tom Anderson Troy D. Anderson Valerie J. Anderson K. David Andersson Stephen Antle The Hon. Justice Elizabeth Arnold-Bailey Joseph J.M. Arvay, QC Debbie Asirvatham Mia Bacic Erez Bahar, CA The Hon. Judge James Bahen Elly Bahrami Russell J. Bailey Thomas W. Bailey David R. Bain James D. Baird Kate Bake-Paterson Allyson Baker Barb Baker Master Douglas C. Baker Jonathan Baker Joscelyn P. Baker Wendy A. Baker, QC Desmond Balakrishnan James G. Ball Sandra I. Banister, QC C. Geoff Baragar Gail P. Barnes Terry G. Barnett Mark C. Baron Kathryn L. Basran Jeffrey Bastien Sarah Batut The Hon. Chief Justice Robert J. Bauman

Alison Beames Mel Beaton Kelsey K. Beazer Gordon Behan Peter C.P. Behie, QC David J.A. Bell Todd R. Bell Joseph C. Bellows, QC Cameron G. Belsher Mike Benn Daniel R. Bennett, QC The Hon. Madam Justice Elizabeth A. Bennett The Hon. Administrative Judge Marion R. Buller Bennett Shelley A. Bentley Caroline Berkey Steve Berna Richard J.H. Berrow Laura Best David J. Bilinsky Donald G. Bird Geoffrey Bird Chris Birkett, CA Ryan J. Black Lauren A.E. Blake Lawrence S. Blaschuk Michael Blatchford Professor Joost Blom, QC Ingrid Bloomfield Gregory Blue, QC Dean Mary Anne Bobinski Cheri Rae Bocking Peter W. Bogardus, QC J-P Bogden Douglas E. Bolton Kevin L. Boonstra Scott L. Booth Paula Bosenberg Timothy Bottomer Master Carolyn P. Bouck David Bowles John-Paul E. Boyd Kari D. Boyle The Hon. Mr. Justice J. Keith Bracken Paul Brackstone Alyssa D. Bradley Melanie Bradley Paul D. Bradley Ward K. Branch Luciana P. Brasil Kieran Bridge Karina Briño Holly Brinton Thomas K. Brocklehurst The Hon. Judge Adrian Brooks Karey Brooks Anna Maya Brown Guy P. Brown, QC Timothy Brown Richard J. Browning Jennifer J.L. Brun

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Stephan J. Ferance John Ferber Emma J. Ferguson Gerry A. Ferguson Heather M.B. Ferris Kathryn J. Ferriss Megan Anne Filmer The Hon. Lance S.G. Finch W. Martin Finch, QC barbara findlay, QC Bob Finlay Debra Finlay Joe Fiorante, QC The Hon. Madam Justice Barbara Fisher Heather D. Fisher Jan Fishman C. Richard Fister Robbie Fleming Jay Fogel Lisa C. Fong Christopher R. Forguson

Robert W. Cooper Matthew Cooperwilliams Jonathan Corbett Scott Cordell Alixe Cormick Barbara Cornish Daniel Frank Corrin Laurel Courtenay Devyn Cousineau Angela K. Cousins Lee A. Cowley D. Geoffrey Cowper, QC Stephen P. Coyle The Hon. Chief Judge Thomas J. Crabtree David Crane Colin Cree David A. Crerar Gavin Crickmore The Hon. Mr. Justice Thomas A. Cromwell Elmarie Cronin Lindsey Cruickshank The Hon. Associate Chief Justice Austin F. Cullen Laura M. Cundari Sandra A. Cunningham, QC Kathleen M. Cunningham Deborah L. Curran Kenneth R. Curry Blair W. Curtis Sergio C. Custodio Jordanna Cytrynbaum Geoffrey H. Dabbs Arnon A. Dachner Heather Dale The Hon. Mr. Justice Michael Dambrot Julie Daum Jennifer A. Davenport Neil R.A. Davie Bruce W. Davies Mark R. Davies

Karen R. Dickson Sarah Dickson Luke Dineley Valerie S. Dixon Georgia Docolas Natasha Dookie Leanne Dospital Dr. Rehan Dost Peter A. Downard James A. Doyle Sherryl Dubo Timothy G. Duholke Navnit Duhra Jennifer A. Duncan David C. Dundee Karen Dunham Katrina Dunn Robert A. Easton Peter Edelmann Professor Elizabeth Edinger H. David Edinger Lenné Eidson Espenschied Beverly G. Ellingson Megan R. Ellis, QC Sandra L. Enticknap Philippa Estall The Hon. John M. Evans Stephanie L. Fabbro Peter D. Fairey Timothy Fairgrieve Paul Fairweather Frank A.V. Falzon, QC Mark E. Fancourt-Smith Alexander Fane Devlin Farmer Scott W. Farquhar Michael Feder Corinne P. Feenie Eric Feilden, CA/TEP Thomas P. Fellhauer The Hon. Madam Justice Lauri Ann Fenlon

Carla L. Forth, QC Douglas Fortney Richard S. Fowler Patrick G. Foy, QC The Hon. Judge Stella D. Frame Amy D. Francis Jennifer L. Francis Veronica P. Franco Lee Francoeur James D. Fraser Andrew J. Freedman, CA Bradley J. Freedman E. Murphy Fries Andrea E. Frisby Jeff Frketich Stacey Fruin Alan Frydenlund Anna K. Fung, QC Fritz Gaerdes Brenda Gaertner The Hon. Judge Joseph F. Galati Barry D. Galbraith Tyler S. Galbraith Colin Galinski Bill Gallagher Joseph A. Garcia David W. Garner Stephanie Garrett Jodie Gauthier Vanessa C. Gauthier Andrew D. Gay Gregory J. Gehlen Margrett M.S. George Kiu Ghanavizchian Catherine Gibson The Hon. Mr. Justice John J. Gill The Hon. Judge Melissa A. Gillespie Andrea Girardin Leonard Glass

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Restitution 2014 Self-Governing Professions 2014 Wednesday, December 17, 2014; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Social Media as Evidence (NO ETHICS) Monday, December 8, 2014; 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Friday, December 19, 2014; 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

The Strategic Business Lawyer Series (NO ETHICS) I: Contract Troubleshooting

Limited Scope Retainers: Practical Advice and Tips

II: International Business Transactions

Legal Practice Essentials

Friday, December 19, 2014; 10:15 am – 11:15 am

Mergers & Acquisitions 2014 Thursday, December 11, 2014; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Motions to Strike 2014 Monday, December 15, 2014; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Multi-Party Litigation 2014 Tuesday, December 16, 2014; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Overcoming the Delegation Dilemma Friday, December 19, 2014; 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Monday, December 8, 2014; 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Monday, December 8, 2014; 9:00 am – 10:00 am Monday, December 8, 2014; 10:15 am – 11:15 am

III: Solicitor’s Guide to Commercial Arbitration Monday, December 8, 2014; 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

IV: Corporate Governance Problems Monday, December 8, 2014; 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Tax Issues for Commercial Practitioners Tuesday, December 9, 2014; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

WESA for Family Lawyers Thursday, December 11, 2014; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday, December 16, 2014; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

LSBC CPD HOURS:

12 hours of CPD, 2 hours of which involve professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management.

TWO-DAY PROGR AMS:

FULL-DAY PROGR AMS: 6 hours of CPD, 1 hour of which involves professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management. FULL-DAY PROGR AMS:

All other CLE-TV programs running on our two ETHICS DAYS (Monday, December 8, 2014 and Friday, December 19, 2019): 1 hour of CPD, 1 hour of which involves professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management.

$450 | TWO-DAY PROGR AMS: $900 | CLE-TV PROGR AMS: $100 OCT14

For complete course information, including a detailed course agenda and faculty list, please visit us online: www.cle.bc.ca/courses