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  • Sana Halwani was invited to share her expertise at the IPIC 2024 Conference. Sana will be a panelist on From Courtroom to Practice: Analyzing Top IP Cases of the Year, where she will discuss the most significant patent law rulings of the year and provide insights into how they’re shaping the future of IP law and practice.

    Sana Halwani | September 27, 2024

  • Sana Halwani will be sharing her expertise on a Copyright Master Class course, hosted by McGill University in partnership with the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). On the session titled, Copyright Litigation Inside and Out: Legal & Business Views, Sana will discuss the nuts and bolts of prosecuting or defending a copyright case in Canada.

    Sana Halwani | July 24, 2024

  • Risa Kirshblum, Sana Halwani, and Jonathan Chen, will be participating as instructors at the 45th Annual Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop (ITAW), hosted by Osgoode Professional Development. This program gathers over 100 experts in advocacy skills training and guest speakers who are active members of the Bench and Bar. Attendees will have the opportunity to develop and refine their advocacy skills.

    Risa M. Kirshblum, Sana Halwani & Jonathan Chen | July 8, 2024

  • Martin Brandsma and Margaret Robbins were invited to present at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada's webinar titled, Rules of Evidence: A Refresher for IP Professionals. Martin and Margaret will share their expertise on tips, tricks, and practical advice for IP professionals on the rules of evidence, including types of evidence, criteria for admissibility, and advice on adducing evidence at trial. 

    Martin Brandsma & Margaret Robbins | July 4, 2024

  • Jordana Sanft was invited to present at the upcoming ALAI Canada program titled, Is Sharing a Hyperlink Copyright Infringement? In this session, Jordana will provide her expert insights on the implications of the BC Court of Appeal’s decision in Linkletter v Proctorio. Additionally, she will compare the Canadian context to the events in the European Union where hyperlinking has led to major decisions from the EU Court of Justice.

    Jordana Sanft | June 20, 2024

  • Ian Binnie and Paul-Erik Veel were invited to share their expertise at The Advocates’ Society program. Ian and Paul-Erik will be sharing their perspective on the unique role of the Supreme Court of Canada, and why preparing to appear at the SCC involves different preparation than other hearings. Ian will present on What Makes Effective Oral Advocacy at the SCC, while Paul-Erik presents on Tips for Getting Leave to Appeal at the SCC.

    Ian Binnie & Paul-Erik Veel | June 13, 2024

  • Colin Johnston was invited to speak at the University of Toronto’s Division of Endocrinology Professional Development Day 2024. Colin participated in a panel on CPSO Complaints.

    Colin Johnston | May 17, 2024

  • Sana Halwani was invited to present at the Canadian Bar Association program titled, Expert Witnesses and Persuasive Testimony in Technology Cases: Leveraging Technical Evidence. Sana discussed the critical role of expert witnesses in technology litigation, providing best practices for selecting, preparing, and presenting them effectively. She also covered strategies for handling cross-examination and engaged in interactive discussions on recent cases involving technological testimony.

    Sana Halwani | May 15, 2024

  • Scott Rollwagen was invited to present at the Federation of Ontario Law Associations 2024 Spring Plenary program titled, Get An Edge: AI And Legal Tech Tools. Scott shared his insights on how AI tools and new legal technologies provided him with an edge. Attendees gained insights on how to leverage these resources to improve their legal research, case analysis, and client file management skills.

    Scott Rollwagen | May 9, 2024

  • Risa M. Kirshblum and Dena N. Varah were invited to present at The Advocates' Society's annual program on Examining and Cross-Examining Experts, which explored the ethical and practical issues relating to expert evidence, from deciding whether to retain an expert to qualifying and examining witnesses at trial.

    Risa M. Kirshblum & Dena N. Varah | May 2, 2024

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