Early in 2024 PEI’s first specialized court was established. Join staff from the Department of Justice and Public Safety to learn more about the development and operations of the first therapeutic court focusing on domestic violence. The Therapeutic Court Program provides a collaborative and inter-sectoral approach to domestic violence. This learning session will provide an overview of the case management table and court processes with a focus on the principles, roles, and procedures of the program and court operations. The objective of this session is to build awareness about the Therapeutic Court Program and support those representing clients participating in the court to understand their unique role and responsibilities. 

Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served.

Price: $172.50 ($150 + $22.50 HST) OR $138.00 ($120 + $18 HST) for CBA members.

Payment is due at time of registration and may be paid by e-Transfer to lawsociety@lspei.pe.ca or cheque payable to the Law Society of PEI

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

In 2022, Prince Edward Island became the first Canadian province to introduce legislation regulating the content and use of non-disclosure agreements for all forms of harassment or discrimination. In this session, Brenda Picard, K.C., the Executive Director the PEI Human Rights Commission, will review the Non-Disclosure Agreements Act, providing clarification on the following questions:

·        To what agreements does this Act apply?

·        What is a non-disclosure agreement?

·        Can the parties enter into a non-disclosure agreement if they both want to? 

·        What is the process of entering into a non-disclosure agreement? When will it be enforceable?

·        What cannot be included in a non-disclosure agreement?

·        How do ‘non-disparagement’ agreements fall under the Act?

·        What can the parties agree to keep confidential?

 

This session is relevant to complainant and respondent counsel as well as those who provide independent legal advice regarding settlement agreements. 

Price: $86.25 (75.00 +$11.25 HST) per person attending/viewing

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 23rd, 2024

Virtual connection details will be provided September 24, 2024 to registered participants.

In a continuation of the topic Unconscious Bias offered at the Annual Professional Development Day in June, this interactive workshop with Evelyn Bradley from Bradley Consulting will explore microaggressions and conscious bias awareness as we delve into the impact v. the intent behind crafting an intentional law practice. Attendance at Part 1 is not a prerequisite for Part 2.

Price: $115.00 ($100 + $15 HST) per person attending/viewing

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 18th, 2024

Virtual connection details will be provided October 21, 2024 to registered participants.

The Law Society of Prince Edward Island will be hosting its annual Mid-Winter Meetings, Professional Development and Presidents' Dinner on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Delta Prince Edward hotel, Charlottetown.

Additional information will be provided closer to the date.