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 Watch this bulletin for CBA-NT updates and events.
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Membership Renewals
Members are reminded that annual membership renewal documents and fees are due on March 31, 2010.
Reminders have been sent to all outstanding members.
You will find all necessary forms and information on the Law Society website:
www.lawsociety.nt.ca
/membership/renewals.html
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The Law Society
of the Northwest Territories
Main Floor; 5004 - 50th Avenue
P.O. Box 1298
Yellowknife, NT
X1A 2N9
TEL: (867) 873-3828
FAX: (867) 873-6344
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CONTENTS:
1. NWT COURTS: After Hours Access to the Court Library
2. NWT COURTS: Schedule Notice
3. NWT COURTS: Increase to Territorial Court Civil Jurisdiction
4. UPCOMING MEETINGS
5. LUNCH & LEARN SEMINARS
6. NATIONAL CPD OPPORTUNITIES
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NWT COURTS
After Hours Access to the Court Library
This is a reminder to the Members that they should not be interviewing clients in the Courthouse outside of regular business hours. If clients need to be interviewed in the Courthouse prior to Court, the interview rooms should be used if possible.
Members are not to meet with their clients in the Court Library at any time.
Any Member who does not adhere to these restrictions may lose their after hours library privileges.
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NWT COURTS
Schedule Notice
Supreme Court Civil Chambers, scheduled for 10:00am on Friday, April 2, 2010, will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, April 1, 2010.
Family and PAFVA chambers will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, April 1, 2010.
Criminal Chambers scheduled for Monday April 4, 2010 will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2010 @ 10:00am.
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NWT COURTS
Increase to Territorial Court Civil Jurisdiction
An increase to the Territorial Court civil jurisdiction from $10,000 to $25,000 is being considered.
Increasing the civil jurisdiction would be consistent with what is happening in Western Canada, where the monetary limits in provincial and territorial courts currently range from $20,000 to $25,000.
It is expected that this change will assist the public by providing an inexpensive and efficient mechanism for resolving civil disputes up to $25,000.
Members are encouraged to forward any comments regarding this increase to Anne Mould, Director of Court Services, at anne_mould@gov.nt.ca or by phone at 920-8852. Comments will be received until March 31, 2010.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
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Recruitment & Retention Committee
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 12:00pm
Law Society Boardroom
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 10
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register
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Family Law Section
Friday, March 12, 2010 - 12:00pm
Law Society Boardroom
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 11
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register
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Women Lawyers Forum
Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 12:00pm
Law Society Boardroom
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 24
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register
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Legal Ethics & Practice Committee
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 12:00pm
Law Society Boardroom
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 19
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register
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LUNCH & LEARN SEMINARS
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Chambers Advocacy
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 12:00pm
Yellowknife Courthouse
This event is brought to you by the CBA-NT Family Law Section.
Registration: $25.00 (non-members)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 29
Courtroom trials can be a challenging and stressful obstacle course for everyone involved. This sentiment is also shared in Chambers, where the challenges, as different as they are, are often underestimated. Senior Justice Vertes and Justice Cooper of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories provide a refresher on Chambers Advocacy, including some issues unique to the North. Learn how to prepare and present your documents efficiently and effectively, and discover some tricks for keeping headaches to a minimum.
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Turning Pre-trial Conferences into Effective Tools of Advocacy
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - 12:00pm
Location TBA (Yellowknife)
This event is brought to you by the CBA-NT Criminal Law Section.
Registration: $25.00 (non-members)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 5
Few matters proceed to a trial in the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories without first going through a Pre-Trial Conference. Are you getting everything you can out of this process to advance your case or assist your client? Join Justice Charbonneau and Justice Schuler of Supreme Court of the NWT for a lunch & learn CLE on how to make pre-trial conferences into a more useful and meaningful aspect of your trial preparation.
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Mental Health Issues and the Criminal Justice System
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 12:00pm
Location TBA (Yellowknife)
This event is brought to you by the CBA-NT Criminal Law Section.
Registration: $25.00 (non-members)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 12
In criminal law, a "guilty" or "not guilty" plea or verdict is not always achievable. In the pursuit of a fair trial, it is often vital to assess the mental competency and abilities of the purpetrator and, in some cases, the victim.
Join the Hon. Judge Christine Gagnon of the Territorial Court as she discusses the essentials all criminal lawyers should know when considering the mental stability and well-being of all those involved. Judge Gagnon will address particularities that arise when dealing with an accused with potential mental illnesses, including assessments to determine fitness to stand trial or be held criminally responsible, and the associated ethical challenges for lawyers.
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NATIONAL CPD OPPORTUNITIES
All members are encouraged to participate in online events by CBA National. Please visit the CBA links provided for details. CBA-NT Members are invited to the Law Society Boardroom to participate in select online events provided by the CBA and CBA-BC. Please register by the dates listed below.
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This email has been sent out as part of the membership communication efforts of the Law Society of the Northwest Territories. The Weekly Bulletin is emailed every Tuesday to provide members with important news and information. Notices regarding the Arctic Obiter, the Law Society's newsletter, are released once a month. This mailing list is used exclusively by the Law Society of the Northwest Territories. This list is shared, on occasion, with the Northwest Territories Branch of the Canadian Bar Association under a working contract. It is not sold or otherwise distributed to any other party for any reason.
If you believe this email is being delivered to an incorrect address, or if you have any questions or concerns, please email communications@lawsociety.nt.ca.
For more information, visit the Law Society website:
www.lawsociety.nt.ca
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