Summary of Meetings: Administrative Law
Number of Meetings Held:3
December 5, 2023
Registration Count: 60
Guest Speakers: John McNamee, Chief Legal Officer, Legal Services & Inquests, BC Coroners Service
Meeting Title/Topic: Anatomy of a Coroner's Inquest
Synopsis: John McNamee explains the structure and function of a coroner's inquest, provides insight into the preparation that goes into these proceedings and discusses how lawyers can best help their client in the event of their involvement in an inquest.
April 2, 2024
Online Registration Count: 43
In-Person Registration Count: 6
Guest Speakers: Johanna Goosen, WorkSafeBC
Meeting Title/Topic: Case Law Update: Auer v. Auer
Synopsis: Johanna Goosen discusses the Alberta Court of Appeal's decision in Auer v Auer, 2022 ABCA 375, and canvasses the issues that are expected to be addressed by the Supreme Court of Canada on appeal.
April 25, 2024
Registration Count: 58
Guest Speakers: John Mayr, Executive Director & CEO, the Society of Notaries Public
Meeting Title/Topic: Advising Administrative Tribunals
Synopsis: John Mayr shares his perspective of administrative tribunals as a lawyer's client and the challenges they face. He discusses how counsel can assist in overcoming these challenges to ensure the public receive fair and timely decisions.