Day 1: Thursday, April 9, 2015
Welcome and Introduction
Kathryn L. Basran — Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin, Vancouver
Todd R. Bell — Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin, Vancouver
Pleadings
Morag M.J. MacLeod — Barrister & Solicitor, Vancouver
Affidavit Drafting
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technical formatting requirements
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content restrictions and requirements
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drafting reply affidavits
Kevin J. Heinrichs — Henderson Heinrichs LLP, Vancouver
Sonia Kainth — Henderson Heinrichs LLP, Vancouver
Networking Break
Parenting Coordination—Drafting for Success
Morag M.J. MacLeod — Barrister & Solicitor, Vancouver
Lunch With Featured Speaker
The Honourable Madam Justice Pamela Kirkpatrick — Court of Appeal for BC, Vancouver
Drafting Correspondence
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the basic rules of drafting
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professionalism in letters, emails, and other correspondence
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when to use letters vs. emails
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maintaining collegiality, civility, and courtesy
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communicating with clients, counsel, and the Court
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managing correspondence
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comments on content
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mandatory, helpful, unnecessary, and inappropriate content
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settlement proposals
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without prejudice communications
Jesse L. Desilets — Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin, Vancouver
James A.W. Schuman, QC — Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin, Vancouver
Networking Break
Professional Conduct and Ethics
Carolyn R. Anderson — Law Society of BC, Vancouver
Negligence Claims Arising out of Drafting Errors
Megan Swail — Lawyers Insurance Fund, Law Society of BC, Vancouver
Day 2: Friday, April 10, 2015
Welcome Back
Kathryn L. Basran — Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin, Vancouver
Todd R. Bell — Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin, Vancouver
Common Drafting Errors and Mistakes
Master Douglas Baker — Supreme Court of BC, Vancouver
Drafting Financial Statements
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form 8: a wish list or an accurate reflection?
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what information should you obtain from your client?
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what documents should you request when reviewing the other party’s financial statement?
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using information in the other party’s financial statement to your advantage
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avoiding your form 8 being used against you
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imputing income from expenses shown and how to gross up
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introduction to calculation of income under s. 16 of the Child Support Guidelines
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common problems and unusual situations
Sumit Ahuja — Lindsay Kenney LLP, Langley
G. C. (Scottie) Scott — Peterson Stark Scott, Surrey
Ari S. K. Wormeli — Lindsay Kenney LLP, Langley
Networking Break
Drafting Agreements
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separation agreements
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prenuptial agreements
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cohabitation agreements
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marriage agreements
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independent legal advice
Kathryn L. Basran — Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin, Vancouver
Scott L. Booth — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver
Networking Lunch (provided)
View from the Bench
The Honourable Judge Joanne Challenger — Provincial Court of BC, North Vancouver
Drafting Orders and Minutes of Settlement
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the “do’s and don’ts”: practical tips on drafting orders
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pet peeves of the registrars
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drafting court orders and minutes of settlement
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settlement conferences
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judicial case conferences
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mediation briefs
Jane M. Reid — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver
Networking Break
Drafting for Ex parte and Urgent Applications
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the ethical obligations inherent to ex parte applications
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how to properly advance an urgent issue
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the “do’s and don’ts” of drafting content for ex parte applications
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how to say no to your client: don’t risk being the lawyer who cries wolf
Drafting Judicial Case Conference Briefs and Arguments for Short Chambers Applications
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when are each necessary?
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when they are, what ought to be included in each and what ought not?
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doing the cost-benefit analysis for the client
Todd R. Bell — Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin, Vancouver
Eli C. Walker — Aaron Gordon Daykin Nordlinger LLP, Vancouver
Closing Comments and Q & A
Kathryn L. Basran — Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin, Vancouver
Todd R. Bell — Schuman Daltrop Basran & Robin, Vancouver