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• Amici Curiae Lectures Series 2018: How to Apply to the CRT to Small Claims Disputes (ACL CRT 102)

  • When
    19 Jun 2018
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Justice Education Society 260 800 Hornby St Vancouver,BC V6Z 2C5
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  Amici Curiae Lecture Series 2018 How to Apply to the CRT to Resolve Small Claims Disputes (ACL CRT 102) Facilitated by Julie Gibson, Tribunal Member, Civil Resolution Tribunal

  Description:
  

  This presentation will include an overview of the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) and its jurisdiction over small claims with a focus on the on-line application process. The Solution Explorer is the first step in the CRT process. Learn how it gives users free legal information and self-help tools. You will also learn about how it allows users to apply to the CRT for dispute resolution right from the Solution Explorer. Ms. Gibson will also provide discuss current trends in CRT small claims disputes.

  The CRT currently decides many small claims disputes under $5,000. 

  Small claims disputes involve a wide variety of issues including:

  ·       Debt

  ·       Contract

  ·       Consumer issues

  More specifically, disputes seen frequently include:

  ·       Buying and selling goods and services

  ·       Loans and Debts

  ·       Construction and Renovations

  
  

  CPD: 1.5 hours including 0 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
  

  Seating is limited to 30!
  

  Cost:
  

  Single Seat Rate: $75 CAD

  Amici Curiae Volunteers and Institutional Partners Rate: $0

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  For more information contact:
  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727
  
  

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• Amici Curiae Indigenous Seminars 2018: Indigenous Women’s Rights On and Off Reserve: A Legal Workshop Part 1 (ACIS 5)

  • When
    10 Jul 2018
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Justice Education Society 260 800 Hornby St Vancouver,BC V6Z 2C5
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  Amici Curiae Indigenous Seminars 2018 Indigenous Women’s Rights On and Off Reserve Part 1 (ACIS 105)  Facilitated by Crystal Reeves, counsel Mandell Pinder In partnership with Atira Women's Resource Society Sponsored by Law Foundation of BC

  Description:
  

  Coverage of the following topics:

  • Employment Issues on Reserve
    
  • Indian Status
    
  • Band Membership
    
  • Family Law Issues including the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act
    
  • Child Protection Orders

  CPD: 2 hours including 0 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
  

  Seating is limited to 30!
  

  Cost:

  Amici Curiae Volunteers and Institutional Partners Rate: $0

  Amici Curiae Friends Rate (in-person and webinar): $0

  
  

  (View cancellation policy)

  For more information contact:
  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727
  
  

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• Amici Curiae Lectures Series 2018: A View from the Bench Working with Self-Represented Litigants in Small Claims Court

  • When
    17 Jul 2018
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Justice Education Society 260 800 Hornby St Vancouver,BC V6Z 2C5
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  Amici Curiae Lecture Series 2018 A View from the Bench Working with Self-Represented Litigants in Small Claims Court Facilitated by Judge Paul Meyer, Provincial Court of BC

  Description:
  

  As of June 1, 2017, the monetary jurisdiction for small claims cases in Provincial Court has been increased to $35,000 and simplified trials at Richmond and Robson Square now include cases up to $10,000.
  
  Join Provincial Court of BC Judge Paul Meyers as he talks about Self-Represented Litigants that appear before Small Claims Court. Learn the key rules. in helping them complete the forms and file online. Judge Meyers will cover the mechanics of the pilot project in the Robson Square and Richmond Courthouses.
  
  Develop best practices on how to help SRLs prepare for their appearance including Support Person Guidelines.

  
  

  CPD: 1.5 hours including 1 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
  

  Seating is limited to 30!
  

  Cost:
  

  Single Seat Rate: $75 CAD

  Amici Curiae Volunteers and Institutional Partners Rate: $0

  (View cancellation policy)

  For more information contact:
  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727
  
  

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• Amici Curiae Indigenous Seminars 2018: Indigenous Women’s Rights On and Off Reserve: A Legal Workshop Part 2 (ACIS 6)

  • When
    24 Jul 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Justice Education Society 260 800 Hornby St Vancouver,BC V6Z 2C5
  • Spaces left
    28

  Register

  Professional Development Course:
  

  Amici Curiae Indigenous Seminars 2018 Indigenous Women’s Rights On and Off Reserve Part 2 (ACIS 106)  Facilitated by Crystal Reeves, counsel Mandell Pinder In partnership with Atira Women's Resource Society Sponsored by Law Foundation of BC

  Description:
  

  Coverage of the following topics:

  • Employment Issues on Reserve
    
  • Indian Status
    
  • Band Membership
    
  • Family Law Issues including the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act
    
  • Child Protection Orders

  CPD: 2 hours including 0 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
  

  Seating is limited to 30!
  

  Cost:

  Amici Curiae Volunteers and Institutional Partners Rate: $0

  Amici Curiae Friends Rate (in-person and webinar): $0

  
  

  (View cancellation policy)

  For more information contact:
  In Vancouver: 604.551.2727
  
  

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