Update on Law of Privilege in Commercial Litigation

While solicitor-client privilege dates back to the 16th century, the law regarding privilege continues to evolve. This seminar will provide an update on current case law from across the country that deals with the law of privilege and will offer practical advice on how to protect privilege claims.

A brief Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Topics:

• Update on case law dealing with solicitor-client privilege

• Internal investigations and how to structure them to preserve claims of privilege

• Update on common-interest privilege

• Third parties in solicitor-client communications (such as crisis communication consultants, accountants, actuaries) and how their involvement may result in a waiver of privilege

Blakes Speakers:

• Jeff Galway, Partner, Toronto

• Emily Hazlett, Partner, Toronto

• Claire Hildebrand, Associate, Vancouver

• Simon Seida, Partner, Montréal

• Tom Wagner, Partner, Calgary

Webinar Details:
Thursday, May 9, 2024
1 – 2 p.m. (ET)
Online

Mandatory Continuing Education:

Ontario
This program is eligible for up to 1 Substantive hour.

British Columbia
This program has been accredited for up to 1 CPD Credit Hour with The Law Society of British Columbia.

Quebec

Please note that pursuant to the amendments to the Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des avocats (Regulation respecting mandatory continuing education for lawyers – available in French only) of the Barreau du Québec, which came into force on April 1, 2019, the status of “recognized provider” and the mandatory “recognition” of activities have been abolished. 

Blakes will continue to provide you with a confirmation of participation for your records. As stipulated in the above-mentioned regulation, members must preserve supporting documents attesting their completion of training activities for a period of seven years beginning on April 30 following the end of the reference period during which such activities were completed.