Get an early start on your EDI CPD requirements with this week’s presentation hosted by the County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) which includes 30 minutes of accredited EDI.
To begin, Johnathon Richardson gives an up-beat presentation on the changes to contingency fee arrangements. Richardson discusses the mandatory standard form CFA, along with the two exceptions for its use. He also explains the importance of transparency when calculating contingency fees, and the requirement to post the maximum contingency fee percentages on the lawyer’s/ firm’s website.
Next, Samantha Peters endeavours to address anti-black racism, and how to advocate without being part of the problem. She considers how advocates should be thinking when it comes to anti-black racism, as per the Law Society of Ontario's rules of professional conduct. Samantha Peters claims that lawyers have a professional responsibility to know how the law intersects with anti-black racism, and have an ethical obligation not to perpetuate stereotypes and myths that fuel harmful perceptions.
The next presentation features Justice Sylvia Corthorn and Robin Brown, as they present updated best practices regarding the obligation to disclose partial settlements. The speakers address Tallman Truck Centre Limited v. K.S.P. Holdings Inc., Poirier v. Logan, Waxman v. Waxman, and the reasons for making prompt disclosures of partial settlements.
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