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As of Friday May 10 there has been no email service at CDL. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you. If you have an urgent request please phone our office 416.340.9859. We are working on getting it fixed as soon as possible. RIP CDL SERVER.

Many thanks to the Toronto defence firm of Black Sutherland who found a spot for us!

There is a way to get those last minute CPD credits! If you are short and need to complete your CPD credit requirement for the year, we can stuff your stocking with fully accredited DVD’s of our 2012 CLE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY – 4.5 SUBSTANTIVE HRS. 8th ANN. INSURANCE SYMPOSIUM - .5 PROFESSIONALISM & 7 SUBSTANTIVE HRS ANNUAL MEETING – 1 PROFESSIONALISM & 5.5 SUBSTANTIVE HRS. ANNUAL MEETING & ETHICS & RISK MANAGEMENT – 2 PROFESSIONALISM HR. & .5 SUBSTANTIVE HOURS Just let us know via email and we’ll order it up for you. Guaranteed delivery before the end of 2012! maryellen@cdlawyers.org

The complete list of all the CDL Programmes and their CPD credits can be found under the "CLE Registration" header, in the CPD/Accreditation information section. If you are looking to find out how many credits you received for attending a CDL Programme, you will find the information there! CLICK HERE TO FIND THE CPD CHART  

December 5, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar 601 West Cordova Street Vancouver - Dress for Success is devoted to helping disadvantaged men and women succeed both professionally and personally enabling them to provide for their families and to become role models to both their children and their communities. We are excited to support the Dress for Success charity. We ask that you bring one gently used suit for this fantastic organization. Dress for Success will also accept office attire accessories, blouses or dress shirts, ties and shoes. This is a unique way to have fun and support an important cause, while networking and enjoying light refreshments. This is a FREE event for those who choose to donate a suit, office attire accessories, blouses or dress shirts, ties and shoes. OR $10.00 at the door. Cash or credit card only at the door (in lieu of clothing donation).

The CPD information for the Commercial Host Litigation programme held on November 16, in Toronto is as follows: The Commercial Host Litigation Seminar had a total of 5 hours of substantive education. This program can be applied towards 9 of the 12 hours of annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Please note that these CPD hours are not accredited for Ethics and Professionalism. As it is not accredited for the Professionalism category, it WILL NOT be listed in the accredited section of the LSUC portal. Go to the “Substantive” section and fill out the text box with the required information.

The written endorsement is from the Oct 30 Appeal is now posted on the CDL website. With thanks to Derek V. Abreu Bell, Temple.

The appeal was heard today at Osgoode Hall, before Justices Sharpe, Rouleau and Hoy. The Justices agreed that section 267.5(7) of the Insurance Act was not ambiguous and that multiple deductibles would in fact continue to be applied for multiple accidents. The Justices heard only from the Appellants and then dismissed the appeal orally, without requiring submissions from the respondents. Once the written endorsement is released, it will be posted on the CDL website. With thanks to Derek V. Abreu Bell, Temple

Accident Benefits: Practice Makes Perfect, October 18, 2012 The CPD information is as follows: This event had a total of 6 hours of substantive education. This program can be applied towards 9 of the 12 hours of annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Please note that these CPD hours are NOT accredited for the New Member Requirement, or for Ethics and Professionalism. As it is not accredited for the Professionalism category, it WILL NOT be listed in the accredited section of the LSUC portal. Go to the “Substantive” section and fill out the text box with the required information.

 DRI/CDL Membership Reception in Vancouver

DRI International and CDL invites lawyers in the Vancouver area to join us for cocktails after the Best Defence programme at the Terminal City Club on September 27th.

CDL members can bring a friend to learn about the benefits of membership in DRI and CDL. If you join CDL and are new to DRI you can get a year free membership!

Meet other DRI and CDL members, make some new connections and share a glass with CDL Past President Rick Lindsay QC who will tell you himself why you need to be part of this dynamic group.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE BEST DEFENCE