Staying Ahead of the Curve: - The Advocates' Society

Tricks of the Trade 2013
Staying Ahead
of the Curve:
Latest Updates,
Critical Case Law and
New Practical Tips
Complete
half of your
mandatory
CPD Hours!
Friday, January 25, 2013
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Carlu (College Park)
444 Yonge St., 7 th Floor • Toronto
The Advocates’ Society presents in its second
decade Tricks of the Trade 2013. This critical
program for the personal injury bar addresses all
current challenges for plaintiff and defence
counsel. Hear directly from judges and senior
litigators as to what the trends were in 2012 and
what is expected to be on the horizon for 2013.
Receive practical strategies, updates and tips for
staying ahead of the curve!
If you practice personal injury this is one
conference you cannot afford to miss. Begin the
new reporting year by completing half of your
mandatory CPD hours!
Register Now & Save!
Save 10% before HST when
you register by December 5, 2012!
Conference Chairs:
Richard M. Bogoroch, Bogoroch & Associates
Susan E. Gunter, Dutton Brock LLP
Andrew C. Murray, Lerners LLP
Feedback from Tricks of the Trade 2012:
“This really is the best CLE program that personal
injury/defense lawyers can attend all year. Highlights
of a broad range of topics are covered, with more in
depth information contained in the materials.”
“Excellent speakers. Also, good networking
opportunities. Well worth attendance beyond the
CPD - thank you!”
CPD Information:
Total CPD:
3.5 Substantive Hours +
2.5 Professionalism Hours
This program has been accredited by the
Law Society for 2.5 Professionalism Hours.

Tricks of the Trade 2013
Conference Agenda
8:30 – 8:50 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:50 – 9:00 Welcome and Introductory Remarks from Chairs
LEGAL BRIEF UPDATE
9:00 – 9:20 Vital Accident Benefits Updates
Helen K. Friedman, Miller Thomson LLP
9:20 – 9:40 Tort Law Survey
Maia L. Bent, Lerners LLP
9:40 – 10:00 Insurance Law – Top Ten Recent Important Cases
Thomas J. Donnelly, Thomas Gold Pettingill LLP
10:00 – 10:20 Causation
Professor Allan C. Hutchinson, Osgoode Hall Law School
10:20 – 10:40 Networking Coffee Break
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
10:40 – 11:00 Jurisdiction and Forum Non Conveniens:
The Supreme Court of Canada's Van Breda Decision
Jerome Morse, Adair Morse LLP
11:00 – 11:20 Avoiding Negligence Claims – Top Tips
Cynthia F. Martin, LawPRO
11:20 – 11:40 Evidence Law Update
Richard H. Shekter, Shekter Dychtenberg LLP
11:40 – 12:00 The Art and Science of Jury Questions
Todd J. McCarthy, Flaherty Dow Elliott & McCarthy
David Smye, Q.C., Mackesy Smye LLP
12:00 – 1:00 Networking Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 Keynote Address:
Civil Litigation in Ontario Today
The Honourable J. Douglas Cunningham, Q.C., Neeson Arbitration Chambers
ADVOCACY
1:30 – 2:10 Demonstration:
Defence Medical Witness Chief and Cross Examination
Counsel for the Plaintiff: Ava Hillier, Hillier & Hillier
Counsel for the Defendant: David B. Williams, Harrison Pensa LLP
Expert Witness: Dr. Barry W. Malcolm MD, FRCSC, MBA, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
2:10 – 2:30 Networking Coffee Break
2:30 – 3:10 Bench's Expectations of Trial Counsel - Mistrials, Mishaps and Misgivings
The Honourable Justice Mark L.J. Edwards, Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Justice Jane E. Ferguson, Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Justice Patricia C. Hennessy, Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Justice Darla A. Wilson, Superior Court of Justice
3:10 – 3:50 Ethics in Day to Day Practice:
Advice on the Tough Problems of Lawyering in the Office
Alf Kwinter, Singer, Kwinter LLP
Richard J.T. Shaheen, Nesbitt, Coulter LLP
Paul Tushinski, Dutton Brock LLP
3:50 – 4:00 Concluding Remarks from Chairs
4:00 – 5:00 Cocktail Reception
Continue to connect! Join the Personal Injury and Insurance Practice Group for cocktails at The
Carlu directly after the program. Please RSVP on the registration form.
Feedback from previous Tricks of the Trade conferences:
“Very hard-hitting and relevant information. I felt the presenters were successful at choosing the most relevant
and topical issues to discuss.”
“I like how it was organized - presentations to panel discussions finally in the afternoon. So great to hear the
judges’ input.”
“The morning session was outstanding. The rest of the day was excellent. I like the fact that each
speaker gave us the up to date cases for our reference, so that I know which ones to read that apply to
the areas I'm working on.”
“The venue was again first class, the materials were of a high quality and very practical. It was completely
consistent with the advertisements for the event. I am a big fan of this event and have told several people to
attend. After this year, it will be no different.”
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TOP reasons to attend this
conference:
IDENTIFY trends, developments,
and emerging issues in personal
injury law
LEARN practical tips for winning
your cases
EXPAND your contact list of
valuable service providers
NETWORK with top counsel,
judges and experts in the personal
injury field
Continue to Connect!
Join the Personal Injury and
Insurance Practice Group for cocktails
at The Carlu directly after the program.
Compliments of Lois Warren & Associates
JOIN Our 4,500+ Membership
Today and Save!
Junior Members Save $300
Regular Members Save $100
Get to Know the leading minds of the
bench and bar at networking and
mentoring events.
Connect virtually with new on-line
communities.
Access Information for your practice
with Members Only on-line Resources.
Give back by becoming involved in one
of our many committees or pro bono
projects.
To join, please visit www.advocates.ca
or contact Carolyn Cook at
carolyn@advocates.ca or 416-597-0243 x. 102
CPD Information:
Total CPD:
3.5 Substantive Hours +
2.5 Professionalism Hours
This program has been accredited by the
Law Society for 2.5 Professionalism Hours.
Tricks of the Trade 2013
Conference Registration
Select your registration fee:
EARLY BIRD
(HST incl.)
The Advocates’ Society Members
$ 575.00 (+ 74.75 HST) = $ 649.75 $ 584.78
The Advocates’ Society Junior Members (called < 5 years)
$ 375.00 (+ 48.75 HST) = $ 423.75 $ 381.38
Non-members
$ 675.00 (+ 87.75 HST) = $ 762.75 $ 686.48
Continue to Connect: Free!
Personal Injury and Insurance Practice Group Cocktail Reception
Register by December 5, 2012 and save 10% before HST
Your registration fee includes a CD-ROM of the conference materials. If
you would like to purchase a hard copy of the conference materials, an
additional fee of $175.00 (+HST) applies.
Add a hard copy of the conference materials (binder) to be picked
up on the day of the conference (Orders must be placed at least 5
business days before the conference for pick-up at the conference.)
$175.00 + (22.75 HST) = $197.75
Add a hard copy of the conference materials (binder) to be
shipped to my office (Binders will be printed and shipped within 2
weeks after the conference, and will not be available on the day of the
conference.)
$175.00 + $20.00 shipping and handling (+25.35 HST) = $220.35
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