Weekly
Bulletin [2009.07.30]
The
Law Society of the Northwest Territories
Contents
1. Lunch &
Learn: Drafting Affidavits
2. Regulation: Trust Account Declarations
Due
3. Civil Bench & Bar: Meeting Report
4. Criminal
Bench & Bar: Minutes
5. Save the Date: Justice Binnie, Presidents'
Dinner
6. GNWT Request for Proposals
7. Trial
Advocacy: Pre-Registration
Lunch & Learn Series:
Drafting Affidavits
Friday, July 31 - 12:00pm
Law Society Boardroom
Katherine Peterson (Peterson, Stang & Malakoe, Yellowknife) shares important pointers on drafting affidavits in family and non-family law applications, as well as responding to affidavit material.
All members are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP your attendance by return.
Regulation:
Trust Account Declarations are Due
Members' annual updates regarding trust accounts are due September 1, 2009 . If you have not already, please complete the required information.
Members with open/active trust accounts must submit a Form V: "Certificates of Member or Accountant". Those without trust accounts must submit a Statutory Declaration indicating so.
The required forms are available online at www.lawsociety.nt.ca. If you are uncertain whether you have or have not submitted the required form, please contact the Law Society.
Civil Bench & Bar Committee
The Civil Bench & Bar Committee met on May 29, 2009. The resulting report is now available. Use the link below to download the PDF:
Criminal Bench & Bar Committee
Minutes from the Criminal Bench & Bar Committee meetings are now available. Use the links below to download them in PDF:
Minutes:
May 11, 2009
Minutes: June 19, 2009
Save the Date:
Justice Binnie @ Presidents' Dinner
On Saturday, September 12, join us in welcoming the Hon. Justice W. Ian Binnie, Supreme Court of Canada, at the annual Presidents' Dinner.
Justice Binnie has also graciously agreed to give a talk. Be sure to attend this very special lunch-hour event on Friday, September 11.
Mark your calendars and watch these bulletins for details! Tickets will be available soon. Space is limited, so purchase early.
GNWT Request for Proposals
The Minister of Human Resources for the Government of the Northwest Territories invites members of the public to submit expressions of interest for appointment as a Staffing Review Officer.
You can find the official Request for Expressions of Interest document by clicking the link below:
http://www.lawsociety.nt.ca/Portals/0/pdf/ThirdParty/
GNWT_RFP_StaffingReviewOfficer_20090722.pdf
Trial Advocacy: PRE-REGISTRATION
This fall, September 30 - October 3, the court is your classroom. Test your advocacy skills before administrative tribunals. Get one-on-one mentoring from senior lawyers and judges, develop your courtroom and hearing presence, and explore every aspect of trial and hearing work: civil, criminal and administrative.
Fine-tune your professional skills with seminars and events by Eugene Meehan, QC (Ottawa), Laura K. Stevens, QC (Edmonton), Julia K. Hannaford (Toronto), Shelley L. Miller, QC (Edmonton), Molly Nabor-Sykes (Calgary), Susan T. Cooper (Iqaluit), and more.
Pre-register now! Trial Advocacy 2009 will only be open to 24 attendees, so ensure your spot in this very special event. Email the Society: CLICK HERE!
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