Two Part Medical-Legal Series

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PART I: EVIDENTIARY RULINGS ON THE ADMISSIBILITY OF EXPERT EVIDENCE
Thursday, February 23, 2023
12:00pm PST/1:00pm MST

This program will offer a comprehensive review of several published decisions that define and provide clarity on the topic of admissibility relating to expert evidence at trial. In accordance with the Mohan Principles, admission of expert evidence requires: (a) that it be relevant to the issues; (b) that it be necessary in assisting the trier of fact; (c) the absence of any exclusionary rule; and (d) a properly qualified expert. Our program will discuss the following:

  • Key principles of admissibility
  • Why portions of reports, or reports in their entirety are deemed inadmissible
  • Common legal arguments of admissibility

Presented by
CHRISTOPHER HART, Partner, Nixon Wenger LLP
PRISCILLA CICEK, National Director of Business Development, Viewpoint

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Part II: MEDICAL REPORT WRITING, PRACTICAL TIPS FROM THE TRENCHES

Wednesday, March 8, 2023
11:00am PST/12:00pm MST

A technical program tailored to experts, assessors and professionals in the medical-legal industry on important aspects and considerations as it relates to the writing of medical expert reports.

What are lawyers and the courts looking for in the litigation process?  This program will cover report writing for medical-legal purposes, including:

  • The role of the expert in the litigation process
  • Technical legal requirements, which are often misunderstood
  • Mentorship on how to provide a clear, concise, defensible report
  • Basic formatting and drafting issues including most common pitfalls
  • Rebuttal expert opinions
  • Videography of an Independent Medical Examinations

Presented by
JOE MILLER, KC, Partner, Weir Bowen
CYNTHIA CARELS, Partner, Weir Bowen
PRISCILLA CICEK, National Director of Business Development, Viewpoint

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These programs are eligible for CPD credits with the Law Society of BC.

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