Program Chairs
Melinda Baxter
Senior Counsel, Definity
Alexander M. Voudouris
Senior Litigator, Pace Law Firm
The ESSENTIAL annual event for everyone working in the Accident Benefits field.
Get fully current on key recent decisions and developments.
Expert practitioners, medical experts, judges, and adjudicators will give you valuable perspectives on the latest key developments and pressing issues and address the key caselaw, administrative/procedural developments, and best practices that you need to succeed in this demanding and fast-moving area of law.
Designed to provide realistic solutions to the issues you can expect to face regularly, don’t miss this opportunity to get fully up-to-date in this key area of personal injury practice.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
An expert faculty, reflecting both applicants’ and respondents’/insurers’ perspectives, will cover:
Applying the Charter and Human Rights Code in SABS cases
Navigating professional duties and common ethical challenges in AB practice
Evolving approaches and litigation strategies under the Minor Injury Guideline
Key developments in CAT
Top Cases of the Year: highlights and lessons for practitioners
Practical insights from Insurance Adjusters on handling AB cases
Changes to SABS, including the impact of optional IRBs
Structured Settlements update: current trends and best practices
Who Should Attend
Personal injury lawyers (plaintiff’s/applicant’s and defendant’s/insurers’, including in-house insurance company litigation counsel) in Ontario
Paralegals and litigation law clerks
Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
Accident benefits claims adjudicators
Faculty
Program Chairs
Melinda Baxter
Senior Counsel, Definity
Alexander M. Voudouris
Senior Litigator, Pace Law Firm
Anita John
Law Professor, Humber College
“I learned a lot from the panel who hosted the most important AB related cases over the previous 12 months. ”
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Bundle Pricing
Register for this program + The Osgoode Certificate in Motor Vehicle Accident Law and Practice for special bundle pricing
$3,194
Printable registration form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact OsgoodePD@osgoode.yorku.ca.
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As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
Ava M.
Hillier, Hillier & Hillier
“Overall, the program was informative, educational and relevant! I overall appreciated listening to all the speakers in each segment. The program overall was well put together and I would highly recommend others to enroll in next years program.”
CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
The hours below are for the previous 2025 iteration of the program and should be used as an estimate only. Confirmed hours will be available soon.
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive | 4h 20m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h 15m |
| Total | 5h 25m |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
Deeper Learning Opportunities
LLMs
Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.
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Online Technical Requirements
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