Upcoming CLE program from the Law Society
Tanya Hutchens blogs about The Law Society of Upper Canada’s upcoming schedule of Continuing Legal Education offers fresh insight into both new areas of law and issues that are of constant interest. In today’s electronic world, the potential for defamatory communications is greatly increased.
Libel and Slander in the Electronic Age on May 28 will help you recognize the danger of defamatory statements and correspondence, and the associated risks. Attend this program to learn about the elements required to assert the tort of libel or damages available.
Lawyers acting for both residential landlords and tenants should attend the June 3 program Practice Gem- Understanding the Rights and Obligations of Residential Landlords and Tenants to learn about the latest substantive and procedural developments affecting the rights and obligations of their clients. Speakers will highlight key issues before the Landlord and Tenant Board, including the review process and multi-tenant applications.
The downturn in today’s economy presents challenges for lawyers in all areas of practice. The June 16 audio program Meeting the Challenges for Lawyers in Today’s Economy is designed to help you uncover new opportunities in the shifting marketplace. Topics include considering your options in career planning, developing your practice, transferring firms, Law Society and LAWPRO considerations and opportunities in smaller centres. And in light of the economic downturn, you may be looking to refresh your interviewing skills.
The Powerful Interviewing Skills for Legal Professionals audio program on September 15 offers practical advice and effective strategies for succeeding in professional job interviews. The Law Society offers programs in a variety of formats, including teleseminars and live webcasts. View the complete CLE Calendar on the Law Society’s website. Select e-Transactions from the home page, and then Continuing Legal Education from the menu. The calendar is updated on a regular basis to provide specific details, including program locations, speakers and topics. Online access to all papers presented at Law Society CLE programs is available through AccessCLE on the Law Society website. This resource provides users with full access to a library of CLE papers from 2004 onward, and is updated with new papers after each CLE program is held.
