Back in November Dave Bilinsky reported on new Client ID and Verification Rules [1] coming into force across the country. B.C. [2], Manitoba [3] and Ontario [4]‘s just came into force on December 31st.
The Law Society of Upper Canada [5] is holding a teleseminar on January 13, 2009 to explain how these new requirements will affect legal practices and what you should be doing to confirm your client’s identity upon being retained to provide legal services.
Here is the lineup of speakers (subject to change):
- Karen Bell, Karen Bell LLB
- Caterina Galati, The Law Society of Upper Canada
- Ian M. Hull, C.S., Hull & Hull LLP
- Jacqueline Shinfield, Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP
- Donald V. Thomson, C.S., Walker Ellis
- Jim Varro, The Law Society of Upper Canada
This program is approved for LawPro CLE premium credit in Ontario. For more details see the CLE registration page [6].