Law Society of the Northwest Territories

WEEKLY BULLETIN

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Watch this bulletin for CBA-NT updates and events.

Don't forget to register for events before the registration deadlines.

INSURED MEMBERS:

Invoices for your liability insurance for 2010/2011 will be delivered shortly. Watch your mailboxes.

ARCTIC OBITER

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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

CONTENTS:

1. SCAM ALERT: Bank Drafts in International Settlements
2. SAVE THE DATE: Court of Appeal BBQ
3. NWT COURTS: Supreme Court Criminal Chambers
4. SCWNT: Family & PAVFA Chambers
5. UPCOMING MEETINGS
Criminal Law Section
Legal Ethics & Practice Committee
NEW Women Lawyers Forum
6. LUNCH & LEARN SEMINARS
The Effective Use of Prior Inconsistent Statements
Armed Conflict: Detainees and Victims of War
NEW Spousal Support & Matrimonial Assessments
NEW Alternative Billing Practices
7. NATIONAL CPD OPPORTUNITIES

NEW Establishing, Building and Growing Your Firm

SCAM ALERT
Bank Drafts in International Settlements

The Law Society of Saskatchewan has recently followed the developments of scams sent to and pursued by their members. The result is a collection of emails, letters and a delivered bank draft of one case. Members are encouraged to review the correspondence provided by the Law Society of Saskatchewan:

http://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/fraudalert/fraudalertMay10.pdf

Scams are a regular occurance. Members should always be aware of the potential for scams in all aspects of their jobs. If you suspect a scam or fraud, please report it to the Law Society.

SAVE THE DATE
Court of Appeal Barbeque

The Law Society's Annual Court of Appeal Barbeque will be on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the Yellowknife Racquet Club. Watch these bulletins for details and ticket information.

NWT COURTS
Supreme Court Criminal Chambers

Supreme Court Criminal Chambers dates are changed as follows:

Chambers scheduled for 10:00am on Monday, June 21, will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, June 22, due to the Aboriginal Day holiday.

Chambers scheduled for 10:00am on Monday, August 2, will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 3, due to the Civic holiday.

Chambers scheduled for 10:00am on Monday, September 6, will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, September 7, due to the Labour day holiday.

SUPREME COURT OF THE NWT
Family & PAVFA Chambers

Supreme Court Family and PAFVA Chambers, scheduled for 10:00am and 2:00pm on Thursday, July 1, 2010, will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Supreme Court Civil Chambers will be held on July 2, 2010 at 10:00am.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Criminal Law Section

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 12:00pm
Law Society Boardroom
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1

Legal Ethics & Practice Committee

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - 12:00pm
Law Society Boardroom
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 8

Women Lawyers Forum

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 12:00pm
Law Society Boardroom
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 14

LUNCH & LEARN SEMINARS

The Effective Use of Prior Inconsistent Statements Friday, June 4, 2010 - 12:00pm Champagne Room (Yellowknife) This event is brought to you by the CBA-NT Criminal Law Section. Registration: $25.00 (non-members) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 2 The successful use of a prior inconsistent statement can be a key aspect to your ultimate success at trial. Unfortunately, failure to correctly put a prior inconsistent statement to a witness can not only result in frustration, but a successful objection for your opponent and a potential gap in your overall trial strategy. Justice Charbonneau and Justice Schuler of Supreme Court of the NWT will present a lunch & learn CLE on the procedures related to the use of prior inconsistent statements in cross-examination of witnesses.	register
Armed Conflict: Detainees and Victims of War Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - 12:00pm Champagne Room (Yellowknife) This event is brought to you by the Law Society Registration: free REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 4 The evolution of law in international war has seen a increase in media attention, particularly with regard to prisoners and victims of war. In this special Lunch & Learn event, Lieutenant Colonel James MacMillan, Deputy Judge Advocate (Yellowknife), provides an overview of the law of armed conflict, including the foundations of the Geneva Convention and common media misunderstandings.	register
Spousal Support & Matrimonial Assessments Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 5:00pm Champagne Room (Yellowknife) This event is brought to you by the CBA-NT Family Law Section Registration: TBD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 15 Join the Family Law Section for an evening reception & seminar as Calgary-based Family lawyer Lonny Balbi provides perspective on the dreaded "spousal support" issue and how to alleviate the fear of court battles. Balbi will also share the secrets to his highly successful Matrimonial Assessment billing system.	register
Alternative Billing Practices Friday, June 18, 2010 - 12:00pm Champagne Room (Yellowknife) This event is brought to you by the Law Society Registration: free REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 16 Alternative billing has proven to be a hot topic in the legal realm. With clients searching for satisfaction on every dollar spent, the billable hour is at risk of becoming obsolete. Lonny Balbi, a Calgary-based lawyer, discusses the pros and cons of alternative billing and how to successfully apply it to your practice.	register

NATIONAL CPD OPPORTUNITIES

Establishing, Building and Growing Your Firm

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 9:00am (MT)
CBA Online
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 30

http://cba.org/pd/registration.aspx?id=NA_ONJUN110

The CBA-NT will be hosting a portal for this event at the Law Society Boardroom.

Considering going solo or trying to take a small practice to the next level? Firm models are ever evolving and one size does not fit all. Join us for this practical session dealing with the best ways to establish, build, and grow your firm.

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