LiRN

Noting up on Westlaw
2025-09-04 13:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | Online Only
Join us for a dynamic 30-minute Westlaw Canada webinar, where we’ll dive deep into mastering the art of Noting Up case law and legislation. Ensure your legal foundations are solid with the most authoritative sources.
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 1:00 to 1:30 pm (Online)

New Statistics Form Training/Review
2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
You’ve used the form over the summer – and now is the opportunity to give your feedback. This meeting is by invitation only, so if you did not receive yours, email admin@lirn.ca.
This event will be recorded.

Labour Day - LiRN Office Closed
2025-09-01

LiRN Board Meeting
2025-08-25 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Online Only

Lexis+ Training
2025-08-25 11:00 - 11:30 | Online Only
This information session is customized for courthouse library staff and lawyers. Note that the session is Accredited for 30min Professionalism.
The session will be offered on seven dates and times as listed below along with the link. The same information is provided at each session. No need to register, just join in on the best date for you.

August 25 at 11AM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/99518635219
September 18 at 12PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/91943300479

Westlaw Estates&TrustsSource Tips
2025-08-13 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Only
Discover resources you need for estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation:
• Easy Edit statutory and authored forms, checklists, letters, & precedents to reduce the time spent drafting and editing
• Current Awareness resources like CRA publications and WeirFoulds Estates & Trusts Newsletter
• Authoritative and highly regarded commentary, fully integrated with our Westlaw tools
• Tips and shortcuts to increase research efficiencies
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm (Online)

Site Visit - Algoma Law Association
2025-08-13

Civic Holiday - LiRN Office Closed
2025-08-04

Network Policy Committee Meeting
2025-07-31 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Only

Audit and Finance Committee
2025-07-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Only

2025 - Q2 Financial Reports Due
2025-07-28
More information at: Financial Information for Associations – LiRN

2025 Q2 Statistics Report Due
2025-07-15
More information at: Library Statistics Reporting Requirements – LiRN

Lexis+ Training
2025-07-10 12:00 - 12:30 | Online Only
This information session is customized for courthouse library staff and lawyers. Note that the session is Accredited for 30min Professionalism.
The session will be offered on seven dates and times as listed below along with the link. The same information is provided at each session. No need to register, just join in on the best date for you.

July 10 at 12PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/98520551358
August 25 at 11AM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/99518635219
September 18 at 12PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/91943300479

Westlaw CriminalSource Tips
2025-07-08 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Only
Unlock vital criminal practice insights with CriminalSource on Westlaw Canada. This training session will cover:
• In-depth expert commentary, including Criminal Pleadings & Practice in Canada by Ewaschuk, among others.
• Up-to-the-minute newsletters to keep you informed on crucial criminal law updates.
• Detailed Criminal Code Annotations from Martin’s, Tremeer’s, and Crankshaw’s.
• Tools to swiftly navigate sentencing options.
• Efficient strategies to access critical cases and legislation quickly.
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm (Online)

2025 Q3 Grant Payment
2025-07-03

Canada Day - LiRN Office Closed
2025-07-01

Grant Requests Due
2025-06-30
Read more at: Financial Information for Associations – LiRN

Site Visit - Thunder Bay Law Association
2025-06-26

Site Visit - Rainy River Law Association
2025-06-24

Site Visit - Kenora Law Association
2025-06-23

19th Solo and Small Firm Conference: The How-To Toolkit
2025-06-19 09:00 - 16:30
Join us for an engaging and dynamic conference with topics specifically designed for solo and small firm lawyers and paralegals. Our experienced presenters address the unique opportunities (and challenges) of a legal landscape that is always changing.
CPD Hours: TBA
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (In-Person and Online)

New Statistics Form Training
2025-06-17 11:00 - 12:00
Invitation via Outlook has been sent to Library Staff. If you did not receive yours, email admin@lirn.ca.
This event will be recorded.

Lexis+ Training
2025-06-17 11:00 - 11:30 | Online Only
This information session is customized for courthouse library staff and lawyers. Note that the session is Accredited for 30min Professionalism.
The session will be offered on seven dates and times as listed below along with the link. The same information is provided at each session. No need to register, just join in on the best date for you.

May 5 at 12PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/98014015874
June 17 at 11AM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/93916263727
July 10 at 12PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/98520551358
August 25 at 11AM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/99518635219
September 18 at 12PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/91943300479

LiRN Board Retreat and Annual General Meeting
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-14 | Osgoode Hall, Toronto

FamilySource on Westlaw Training
2025-06-12 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Only
Free CPD Training: Earn LSO-Accredited Professionalism Hours!
Enhance your family law practice with key resources and strategies with FamilySource on Westlaw Canada. This session will delve into:
• Comprehensive access to a trusted library of essential family law textbooks.
• Receiving the latest insights with Franks & Zalev’s This Week in Family Law newsletter.
• Effective, time-saving techniques to quickly find relevant cases and legislation.
Join us to refine your expertise and stay ahead in family law!
Register at: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

CALL Conference, Calgary AB
2025-05-25 - 2025-05-28
More information here: 2025 Conference

Victoria Day - LiRN Office Closed
2025-05-19

Estates&TrustsSource Tips on Westlaw
2025-05-14 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Only
Free CPD Training: Earn LSO-Accredited Professionalism Hours!
Discover resources you need for estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation:

Easy Edit statutory and authored forms, checklists, letters, & precedents to reduce the time spent drafting and editing
Current Awareness resources like CRA publications and WeirFoulds Estates & Trusts Newsletter
Authoritative and highly regarded commentary, fully integrated with our Westlaw tools
Tips and shortcuts to increase research efficiencies

Register at: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

FOLA Spring Plenary (LiRN offices closed - come visit us at the LiRN booth!)
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-16
More information at: 2025 FOLA Spring Plenary – FOLA
LiRN offices will be closed. Come visit us at the LiRN booth!
