Heuristica Sponsors The Advocates’ Society Vancouver Gala

Heuristica is pleased to sponsor The Advocates’ Society’s 3rd Annual Vancouver Gala.

The Gala gives advocates the opportunity to join members of the British Columbia Bench and Bar for an exclusive evening of collegiality. It provides an opportunity to connect outside the courtroom with old friends, meet some new friends and help celebrate excellence in advocacy, Vancouver style.

This event is open exclusively to members, non-member lawyers, and law school and articling students.

The Gala is comprised of a cocktail reception, 3-course dinner with wine, an after-party and an unforgettable evening with your peers.

The event will be held March 13, 2024 at the Terminal City Club in downtown Vancouver.… Read More

Heuristica is a Premier Sponsor of The Advocates’ Society Fall Convention

Once again, we are pleased to be a Platinum Sponsor of The Advocates’ Society Annual Fall Convention and excited to host the Closing Dinner on Saturday night.

This year the Society’s marquee conference is being held November 1st to 5th at the Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort in Mexico where attendees will enjoy collegiality and thought provoking CPD in an incredible setting.

As always, the Fall Convention will offer an exceptional CPD program with sessions and panel discussions such as:

Crisis in Litigation: View From the Front Lines
Lightning Round: Year in Review
What I Always Wanted to Say: Perspectives from Former Judges
Journalism and Freedom of Expression in Mexico

Additional highlights include discussions on “The Things Your Were Afraid to Say” and “The Post-Pandemic Legal Workplace”, as well as a Keynote presentation by Daniel Jutras, O.C.… Read More

Heuristica Sponsors Digital Evidence & E-Discovery Institute

Heuristica is pleased to sponsor the 13th Annual Ontario Digital Evidence and E-Discovery Institute on Wednesday, November 22nd at the Ontario Bar Association Conference Centre in downtown Toronto.

This popular full-day program brings together leading experts to talk about the latest developments in eDiscovery and digital evidence. This year’s program will focus on the intersection of AI and the evolution of the law.

Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical tips from leading experts on the following:

Use of AI in Litigation and Disputes
What is the Current Legal Landscape for AI Regulation in Canada and Globally
Admitting an Challenging AI as Evidence – What is the Frameworks/Consideration for Adjudicators to Accept AI-generated Evidence?

Document Production Disputes Exacerbate Access to Justice Challenges in Canada

Candice Chan-Glasgow

Director, Review Services and Counsel

August 28, 2023

Civil courts across the country are facing lengthy delays and backlogs. These growing delays increase costs and deny litigants the ability to access timely financial relief and move on with their lives. Indeed, delay is one of three barriers to access to justice specifically noted by Chief Justice Wagner in his 2018 remarks at the 7^th National Pro Bono Conference in Vancouver:

It can take a year or more even to get a date for a trial that might last two months. In the meantime, parties suffer financial losses or family disharmony; physical and mental health issues remain unresolved.… Read More

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