Over four days, the legal community gathers in Toronto for the Ontario Bar Association’s Institute 2015. Here, more than 1,700 participants, converge in what’s been pegged a conference that features a great combination of legal professional development programs, special events and networking opportunities.
DATE
February 4 – 7, 2015
TIME
9:00 AM – 12:20 PM (Civil Litigation Workshop) 1:30 PM – 4:50 PM (Insurance Law Workshop)
LOCATION
Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre, 2 Harbour Square, Toronto Get Directions
EVENT DETAILS
Over four days, the legal community gathers in Toronto. Here, more than 1,700 participants, converge in what’s been pegged a conference that features a great combination of legal professional development programs, special events and networking opportunities.
For the past 40 years, Institute has provided Ontario lawyers with a unique opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge in the law, while participating in a variety of social and professional events.
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JOHN MCLEISH
Is There a Final Word on Dealing with Experts?
Wednesday, February 4 at 9:05am
- Assessing the impact of the Court of Appeal decisions in Moore v. Getahun and Westerhof v. Gee
- How much guidance is too much guidance?
- Reviewing a draft expert report: the role of the lawyer and the role of the client
- How to prepare for examining the expert on the stand
PATRICK BROWN
Liability Issues in Cyclist / Pedestrian Cases
Wednesday, February 4 at 2:25 pm
- The reverse onus
- Contributory negligence
- Highway Traffic Act convictions
- Bike lanes and municipal liability
- Public perception and the jury
