Redefining Litigation: Navigating Beyond the Traditional
LITIGATION CONFERENCE
Chaired by Douglas Chiu
Friday 3 November 2023
Virtual via Zoom
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
6 CPD credits, including one hour of ethics embedded
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About This Course:
Litigation means different things to different people. It is not always confined to personal injury, family, or wills and estates claims. This conference will introduce and then dive into different types of litigated cases, each with their own varied and interesting issues. You will hear directly from seasoned legal counsel who have litigated their own cases, as well as from “non-traditional” experts who played key roles behind the scenes.
As an attendee, you'll acquire a deeper understanding of the diverse array of cases within the realm of litigation, as well as gain invaluable insights into the dos and don'ts of both bringing forth and defending such matters. Join us for an enlightening seminar that promises to broaden your legal insights.
Speakers and Topics:
The Role of Culture in Assessment of Damages
ROSY ARORA, Hammerco Lawyers LLP, Vancouver
This presentation will explore how a Plaintiff’s cultural background may play a role in the assessment of non-pecuniary damages in civil claims; including practice tips on how to handle these claims from the perspective of both plaintiff and defense counsel.
Proactive Risk Management with Technology Companies
GEOFF DITTRICH, Ink LLP, Vancouver
This presentation will cover the timeline and process of a corporate startup and the possible litigation pain points in between.
Shielding Reputations: Lessons in Pursuing Small Business Defamation Claims
BERNARD LAU, Bernard Lau and Co. Law Corporation, Richmond
This presentation will speak to the basic tenets of defamation law and how they have been applied in a social media/reviews context.
The Ins and Outs of Business Valuation and Economic Loss Quantification
ANDREW MACKENZIE, Manning Elliott, Vancouver
This presentation will discuss how an expert evaluates damages in a business, and what the Plaintiff will need to help in the process.
Conspiracy, Illegality and Special Costs: Youyi Group Holdings (Canada) Ltd. v. Brentwood Lanes Canada Ltd., 2019 BCSC 739, 2020 BCCA 130, leave refused 2021 SCC No. 39246; 2021 BCSC 2144 (special costs)
DAN PARLOW, Kornfeld LLP, Vancouver
This presentation will focus on a vendor’s ability to avoid completing a valuable real estate deal based on alleged conspiracy by the purchaser and his realtor, and on illegal activity by the purchaser going to the root of the contract. Dan will review how he and his team brought out the evidence needed to avoid enforcement of a $28.8 million agreement based on the defence of ex turpi causa; and ultimately collected over $3 million in special costs by proving that the plaintiff had presented fictitious evidence at trial.
A Practical Approach to Electronic Litigation: Electronic Trial
NILS PRESHAW, Kornfeld LLP, Vancouver
Electronic trials are here to stay. This presentation is designed to take away fear and uncertainty of how to use technology to your advantage through a mock-up of an Electronic Trial courtroom.
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