Practice Tips for the New BC Limitation Act (Bill 34)

Aug. 21, 2012
Vancouver BC


Presented by the Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch

Please note that this is a live rebroadcast of the original session on June 19.
If you attended the June 19 session and would like to re-take this course on August 21, please contact Professional Development directly pd@bccba.org.

Time: Registration/Brown Bag Lunch: 11:00 am (coffee, tea & water will be provided)
Seminar: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (Pacific Time)
This course is also available by webinar format.
Location: Support Services Unlimited, 102 - 211 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2R5
(Map & Parking Info)
Speaker(s): David A. Crerar, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Ludmila B. Herbst, Partner, Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP
Moderator: Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC
Fees: $95.00 for CBA members (+HST)
$199.00 for Non-members (+HST)

(As CBABC incurs a cost for each connection, the same fees apply for in person and online attendance.)
RSVP: Friday, August 17, 2012 (while space is available)
Space is limited, register early to avoid disappointment.
Course Details: The new BC Limitation Act (Bill 34) will repeal and replace the old Limitation Act . As a result, the litigation landscape in BC will drastically change, affecting clients’ rights to sue and liability of lawyers for any missed limitations. Be the first to learn from our experienced presenters, who have served on the Attorney General of British Columbia, Advisory Group on Reform of the Limitation Act , about the need-to-know on the new Limitation Act , including:
• Applications for the new 2 year basic limitation and new 15 year ultimate limitations;
• How the new discovery rules operate;
• Transition for pre-existing claims under the new Act; and
• When limitations are suspended.

2 Hours of Approved Continuing Professional Development in BC
Attendance at this webinar will provide you with 2 hours of the CPD for your 2012 Law Society of BC reporting.

For HST exemption please use the PDF registration form.
Cancellation Policy: Once payment has been processed there will be no refund issued.
 

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