This volume is the first Special Lectures devoted exclusively to the Law of Damages since 1958 and promises to become an essential reference tool for civil litigators for many years to come. This significant publication has been developed by a distinguished faculty providing the latest knowledge concerning contemporary issues affecting the law of damages. The program chairs are Terrence J. O???Sullivan of Lax O???Sullivan Scott LLP & Linda R. Rothstein of Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP.

The "Law Society of Upper Canada Special Lectures 2006: Family Law" is of exceptional benefit to family lawyers. This area of law has changed dramatically in the past few years—the "Family Law Rules" came into effect, the definition of "spouse" has changed, Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines were introduced, and the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed retroactive support, shared custody, and the finality of domestic contracts. This book explores groundbreaking developments in child support, spousal support, domestic contracts, faith-based tribunals, resulting trusts, and numerous other...

The independence of the Bar is essential to the maintenance of the rule of law and to a free and democratic society. The Task Force on the Rule of Law and the Independence of the Bar commissioned six background studies from leading academics. The papers represent the most comprehensive, in-depth exploration of the topic ever undertaken in Canada.

These are the first Special Lectures devoted to personal injury law in 10 years. The book continues the tradition of excellence, bringing together commanding thinkers from the litigation bar, the judiciary and the medical profession.