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Join us for CLEA’s 2024 Law Conference!

Monday, March 18, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Civil Litigation: When and how can I sue someone? (Applicants)

Join CLEA and lawyer Kara Bashutski of DFS Kaneski Unruh LLP for a webinar about Civil Litigation for Applicants (under the King’s Bench Division). This webinar will include topics such as:
* When can someone sue?
* What is a “cause of action”?
* How do I know who to sue?
* Considering costs & likelihood of success
* Limitation periods
* Determining the appropriate forum
* Basic procedure under the King’s Bench Civil Division
There will be a Q&A session following the webinar.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Civil Litigation: What do I do if I’ve been sued? (Defendants)

Join CLEA and lawyer Amelia Peterson of Fillmore Riley LLP for a webinar about Civil Litigation for Defendants (under the King’s Bench Division). This webinar will include topics such as:
* What do I do if I’ve been served with litigation documents?
* Are there deadlines for responding if I’ve been sued?
* Can I countersue the other party?
* Can I get a lawsuit dismissed? On what grounds?
* Is it possible to settle the lawsuit out of court? How?
* Can I protect my assets if I am being sued?
* What are some possible defences?
* What financial obligations or damages am I potentially facing?
* Basic overview of procedure for defendants under the King’s Bench Civil Division
There will be a Q&A session following the webinar.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Civil Litigation: Remedies, Costs, and Enforcement

Join CLEA and lawyer Cynthia Lazar of Taylor McCaffrey LLP for a webinar about Civil Litigation Remedies, Costs, and Enforcement (under the King’s Bench Division). This webinar will include topics such as:
* Considerations when choosing remedies
* Types of damages (money remedies)
* Equitable remedies
* Costs
* Considering settlement offers (and consequences of failing to accept an offer to settle)
* Enforcement
There will be a Q&A session following the webinar.

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If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.

Nina Holatova
Program Coordinator
Community Legal Education Association (CLEA)
301 – 441 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB  R3B 1B4
nholatova@communitylegal.mb.ca