Program Materials

Evidence in Criminal Investigations: The Latest Developments in Law and Practice

Table of Content

Program Date: March 31, 2017

Tab A
Registration and Continental Breakfast

Tab B
Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs

Tab 1
Investigative Interviewing
Marlys Edwardh, C.M., Goldblatt Partners LLP (Moderator)
Benjamin Berger, Associate Professor, Associate Dean (Students), Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Joseph Eastwood, PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Julianna A. Greenspan, Greenspan Partners LLP
Detective Kerry Watkins, LL.M., Toronto Police Service

Tab 2
Demeanor Evidence
The Hon. Justice James Stribopoulos, Ontario Court of Justice (Moderator)
Lisa Dufraimont, Associate Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Amy-May Leach, PhD, Graduate Program Director- Forensic Psychology, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Robyn White, Cavalluzzo Shilton McIntyre Cornish LLP, Barristers and Solicitors

Tab 3
Memory Science and Its Legal Implications
Benjamin Berger, Associate Professor, Associate Dean (Students), Osgoode Hall Law School, York University (Moderator)
Timothy E. Moore, PhD, C Psych., Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, Glendon College, York University
Alan D. Gold, Alan D. Gold Professional Corporation, Barristers
Jonathan Freedman, Professor of Psychology, University of Toronto
Maureen A. Pecknold, Assistant Crown Attorney, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)

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Notes

The 2017 Legal Guide to Consent, Capacity & Substitute Decision Making

Table of Content

Program Date: March 27, 2017

Tab A
Agenda

Tab B
Faculty List & Biographies

Tab 1
Fact Scenario

Tab 2
Understanding the Statutory Framework: The Law That Guides You and How it Fits Together
Jane E. Meadus, Staff Lawyer, Institutional Advocate, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly

Tab 3
Understanding the Substitute Decisions Act – From Property Management to Personal Care
Kaylie Handler, Goddard Gamage Stephens LLP
Alexander N. Procope, Perez Bryan Procope LLP

Tab 4
Understanding the Health Care Consent Act: Informed Consent and Advance Care Planning
Judith A. Wahl, Past Executive Director, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
Mark Handelman, BA, LLB, MHSC (Bioethics), Firm Counsel, Whaley Estate Litigation

Tab 5
Capacity Assessments & Evaluations of Capacity: When and How?
Dr. Carole Cohen, MDCM Clinical Director, Community Psychiatric Services for the Elderly, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Tab 6
Preparing for a Capacity Hearing Before the Consent and Capacity Board
Katharine L. Byrick Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
D’Arcy J. Hiltz, Barrister & Solicitor
Michael D. Newman, Vice-Chair, Senior Lawyer Member, Consent & Capacity Board

Tab 7
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee: Their Role and What You Can Expect
Shelley M. Hobbs, Counsel, Intake and Guardianship Services, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

Tab 8
Additional Resources

Tab 9
Notes

Successful Settlements 2017: Strategies and Tactics for Civil Litigators

Table of Content

Program Date: March 24, 2017

Tab A
Agenda

Tab B
Faculty List and Biographies

Tab 1
Key Caselaw Impacting The Settlement Process
Oscar Strawczynski, Feldman Lawyers
Andrea Sanche, Ricketts, Harris LLP

Tab 2
Opportunities For Settlement and the Litigation Timeline
Nancy Shapiro,Koskie Minsky LLP
Jason Singer, Singer, Kwinter

Tab 3
How Alternative Fee Structures and Retainer Agreements Impact Settlement Discussions
Caroline E. Abela,WeirFoulds LLP
Lisa Stam, Koldorf Stam LLP

Tab 4
The Menu of Available Tools For Achieving Settlement
Eric Gossin, Stancer Gossin Rose LLP
Paul M. Iacono, Q.C., Beard Winter LLP & YorkStreet Dispute Resolution Inc.
Jessica Kimmel, Goodmans LLP
Clifford Lax, Lax O’Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP
Moira Visoiu, Law Firm of Moira Visoiu

Tab 5
Drafting Offers and Minutes of Settlement: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Lisa C. Munro, Lerners LLP

Tab 6
What Do Clients Really Want From the Process? (and How To Give It To Them)
Hermie Abraham, Advocation Professional Corporation
Patricia Skringer, Senior Cousnel, Aecon Group Inc.
David J. Smagata, Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer, DAS Canada
Mary A. Teal, Hughes Amys LLP

Tab 7
Peace Breaks Out: Experts Deconstruct Great Moments in Settlement Strategy and Why They Worked
The Hon. Justice Todd Archibald, Superior Court of Justice (Ontario)
Robert B. Bell, Lerners LLP
Frank K. Gomberg, Gomberg Mediation Solutions Inc.
Mana Khami, Harrison Pensa LLP

Tab 8
Notes

The Practical Guide to Federal Court Advocacy and Practice 2017

Table of Content

Program Date: March 23, 2017

Tab A
Registration and Continental Breakfast

Tab B
Chairs’ Welcome and Introductory Remarks

Tab 1
Interlocutory Proceedings In Federal Court
Prothonotary Kevin R. Aalto, Federal Court of Canada

Robert Israel Blanshay, Robert Israel Blanshay Professional Corporation
Kamleh J. Nicola, Baker McKenzie

Tab 2
Effective Written and Oral Advocacy in Federal Court
The Hon. Justice Anne L. Mactavish, Federal Court of Canada
Mark G. Biernacki, Smart & Biggar/Fetherstonhaugh
Lorne A. Waldman, Waldman & Associates

Tab 3A
“Drilling Down” Breakout Sessions: Problems and Solutions in Federal Court Litigation – Immigration – Judicial Review
Mario D. Bellissimo, Bellissimo Law Group
John Provart, Senior Counsel, Immigration Section, Justice Canada

Tab 3B
“Drilling Down” Breakout Sessions: Problems and Solutions in Federal Court Litigation – Intellectual Property Litigation
Yael Bienenstock, Torys LLP
Jane E. Caskey, Global Head of Risk Advisory, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
Carol Hitchman, Gardiner Roberts LLP
Timothy M. Lowman, FCIArb, CLP, Aird & Berlis LLP

Tab 4
Ethical and Professional Issues In Federal Court Litigation
Daniel EngelCounsel, Immigration Section, Justice Canada
Ronald Poulton, Poulton Law Office
R. Scott MacKendrick, Bereskin & Parr LLP
Gervas W. Wall, Deeth Williams Wall LLP

Tab 5
Notes

Critical and Emerging Issues in Blockchain Law

Table of Content

Program Date: March 20, 2017

Tab A
Agenda

Tab B
Faculty List and Biographies

Tab 1
Opportunities for Blockchain in the Settlement System
Ana Badour, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Anne Butler, VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Payments Canada
Peter Todd, Applied Cryptography Consultant

Tab 2
Smart Contracts and Transaction Costs
Mat Cybula, CEO, Cryptiv Inc.
Pulat Yunusov, Commercial Litigator, Yunusov Law Professional Corporation
Josh Stark, Head of Operations & Legal, Ledger Labs Inc.

Tab 3
Notes

10th Annual Intensive Course on Drafting and Reviewing Search Warrants

Table of Content

Program Date: March 2, 2017

Tab A
Agenda

Tab B
Faculty List and Biographies

Tab 1
Foundation Principles of Search and Seizure
Scott C. Hutchison,Henein Hutchison LLP

Tab 2
Warrant Writing and Reviewing 101
Fraser M. Kelly,General Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General, (Ontario)

Tab 3
Navigating the Complexities of General Warrants
J. Sandy Tse, Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General, (Ontario), Crown Law Office-Criminal

Tab 4
Latest Hot Issues in Computer and Related Technology Searches
Allison Dellandrea, Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario), Crown Law Office-Criminal

Tab 5
Informers and Tipsters: Current Challenges and Strategies For Using Anonymous Sources
Susan Magotiaux,Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario), Crown Law Office – Criminal
Erin Dann, Barrister
Mabel Lai, Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario), Crown Law Office- Criminal
Detective Sergeant Jamie Prosser, Technical Support Branch, Ontario Provincial Police

Tab 6
Novel Challenges for Warrant Writers in the High Tech Age
Randy Schwartz, Deputy Director, Prosecution Support, Ministry of the Attorney General, (Ontario), Crown Law Office-Criminal

Tab 7
Law Office Searches: Guidelines and Best Practices Tips
Kenneth Grad,Henein Hutchison LLP

Tab 8
Practical Issues in the Warrant Process: Special Cross-Discipline Panel
Discussion and Question Period
The Hon. Justice Ferhan Javed, Ontario Court of Justice
Owen Wigderson, Wigderson and Associates
Sergeant David Cobey, RCMP, Legal Application Support Team
Anya Weiler, Senior Counsel, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

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Notes