Whether you are faced with a client who feels that urgent action is needed, or have suddenly been served with a short notice injunction to which you must respond, injunction files raise a myriad of substantive and strategic issues – with precious little time to reflect, research or consult. Moreover, in many cases, the outcome of the injunction will be the effective outcome of the litigation; you can’t afford to make mistakes. And, the very fact that injunctions are not a day-to-day occurrence for many litigators only makes it more challenging to provide the best representation when they do arise.

To help with these challenges, Osgoode Professional Development has assembled an outstanding faculty of senior practitioners and judges to guide you through a two-day intensive examination of the most important aspects of handling injunctions and related interlocutory relief. You’ll hear about the latest on the RJR-MacDonald test from Mr. Justice Robert J. Sharpe of Ontario’s Court of Appeal; you’ll also have the opportunity to hear about the mechanics of urgent motions, including the recent changes for 2010, from a judge who will be hearing many such motions in
the first instance. The program will cover the substantive tests you must meet, common types of injunctions such as restraining the departing employee or heading off a pending commercial transaction, and specific orders such as Anton Piller, Mareva, and Norwich orders. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to ask an expert panel questions that have arisen from your practice. Along the way, you’ll get sample draft orders for many of the most frequently encountered types of injunctions, along with many substantive papers for future reference.

Included, at no extra charge, is the opportunity to be part of a small group workshop led by a senior practitioner, where you can consolidate what you’ve learned by seeing how the substantive and tactical issues might play out in a realistic case file scenario.

The ability to handle injunctions effectively is an important tool for every commercial litigator. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to boost your skills and knowledge.

Featured Speakers

The Hon. Justice Robert J. Sharpe, Ontario Court of Appeal
The Hon. Justice Susan Himel, Ontario Superior Court of Justice
The Hon. Justice Colin L. Campbell, Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Chair

Berkley D. Sells, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

OPD Program Lawyer

Ken Jepson

kjepson@osgoode.yorku.ca