LiRN

Lexis+ Training Session
2025-02-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Online Only
Lexis+ Canada included in e-LiRN!
This information session is customized for courthouse library staff and lawyers. Note that the session is Accredited for Professionalism Hours (number of hours to be determined).
The session will be offered at four dates and times as listed below along with the link. The same information is provided at each session.
February 5 at 11:00 am: https://relx.zoom.us/j/94892132407
February 14 at 11:00 am: https://relx.zoom.us/j/97687583479
February 19 at 1:00 pm: https://relx.zoom.us/j/99240859319
March 6 at 12:30 pm: https://relx.zoom.us/j/96159276882

Network Policy Committee Meeting
2025-02-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Only

15th vLex & Emond Publishing for LiRN In-House Counsel Summit
2025-01-28 10:00 - 10:30
This vLex training session will provide you with a platform overview and will teach you how to access content included in your subscription, particularly focusing on the Emond Publishing content. Some key benefits you can gain from a vLex training session:
Accelerated efficiency: Learn time-saving techniques and shortcuts to streamline your research process, ensuring that you locate the most relevant and up-to-date legal information quickly.
Advanced Search Strategies: Discover advanced search techniques and tips that will enable you to conduct thorough and precise searches.
Master the Latest Enhancements: Given recent updates and enhancements to vLex, our training session will ensure that you are up to speed with the latest features, tools, and resources available to you.
Unparalleled Support: During the training session, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, seek clarifications, and receive personalized guidance, ensuring that you make the most of vLex’s features and resources.
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism
Three sessions (same content each time) are offered, all online:
Tuesday, January 28, 10:00 am
Tuesday, February 25, 10:00 am
Tuesday, March 25, 10:00 am
Registration: Webinar Registration – Zoom

2024 Q4 Financial Reports Due
2025-01-28
More information at: Financial Information for Associations – LiRN

LiRN Board Meeting
2025-01-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Online Only

Neutral Citation (COAL)
2025-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 | LiRN, 130 Queen St. West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
COAL Neutral citation – TO REGISTER please click here Canada’s new – and free – legal citation guide, the Canadian Open Access Legal Citation Guide, was recently published in June 2024 and is available on CanLII at 2024 CanLIIDocs 830. Learn more about this free citation resource.

CriminalSource Tips
2025-01-17 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Only
Description and Registration: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism

Q4 2024 Stats Collection For Due
2025-01-15

2025 Q1 Grant Payment
2025-01-03

Holiday Break - LiRN Office Closed
2024-12-25 - 2025-01-01

FamilySource on Westlaw Training
2024-12-10 12:30 - 13:00
Description: Explore the tools you need to efficiently handle any family law matter with Westlaw Canada.
Registration: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism

Living Well with Stress
2024-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
Description: Learn how to understand the “fight-or-flight” response, identify personal stressors, recognize the costs of unmanaged stress, and apply coping strategies for stress.
Registration via Telus Health: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Discover Hidden Gems in Westlaw Canada
2024-12-05 12:30 - 13:00
Description: Take your Westlaw Canada research to the next level with these unique features.
Registration: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism

LSO 13th Human Rights Summit
2024-12-05 09:00 - 16:00
Description: This annual summit is designed to keep legal professionals current with significant developments in human rights law. Whether you serve as in-house counsel, a civil litigator, or a paralegal, our presenters offer legislative updates and insights into trends in case law that are crucial for you to know. This summit is a year-end update to enhance your practice knowledge
Registration: 13th Human Rights Summit | LSO Store
CPD: 5 h Substantive; 30 m Professionalism; 30 m EDI Professionalism

Lexis Advance Quicklaw Training
2024-12-04 13:00 - 13:30
Description: Tips for finding cases and noting them up, using the Quantums and accessing secondary materials.
Registration: Meeting Registration – Zoom
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism
Also Offered: October 22, 2024

vLex Training
2024-12-03 10:00 - 10:30
Description: Webinar to review time-saving techniques, advanced search strategies, and mastering the latest enhancements.
Registration: Webinar Registration – Zoom
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism
Also Offered: September 23, October 17, and November 12

Board Meeting
2024-12-02 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-30 12:00 - 14:00

Grant Letters Sent by LiRN
2024-11-29

LSO 32nd Immigration Law Summit
2024-11-20 09:00 - 2024-11-21 16:30
Description: This summit brings together lawyers, refugee advocates, adjudicators, and government officials to discuss the latest legal developments, ethical issues, and government program changes in immigration and refugee law. With both in-person and remote attendance options available once again, this summit presents an invaluable opportunity to not only deepen your understanding but also to connect and network with your peers. Plus, be sure not to miss the reception at the end of Day One!
Registration: 32nd Immigration Law Summit (Day One) | LSO Store (In-person and Online)
CPD: 5 h Substantive; 1 h 30 m Professionalism

LiRN Accounting Education Seminar
2024-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
Topics will include:

Trial Balances / Budget to Actuals
LiRN’s reporting requirements
Excess Fund Balance calculations
Separating funds restricted for library purposes
Amortization and fixed assets

A meeting invite has been sent to all association board members and library staff. If you would like to be included, send an email to admin@lirn.ca.
Questions for the seminar can be sent to accounting@lirn.ca with the subject line: LiRN Accounting Seminar.

Audit & Finance Meeting
2024-11-18 13:00 - 14:30
(previously November 20th)

LexisNexis Practical Guidance Training
2024-11-14 13:00 - 13:30
Description: Access to a comprehensive collection of templates and example documents in many areas of legal practice and explanatory materials to help lawyers get work done efficiently.
Registration: Meeting Registration – Zoom
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism
Also offered: September 19, 2024

Estates&TrustsSource Tips for Westlaw Canada
2024-11-14 12:30 - 13:00
Description: Discover resources you need for estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation.
Registration: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism

vLex Training
2024-11-12 13:00 - 13:30
Description: Webinar to review time-saving techniques, advanced search strategies, and mastering the latest enhancements.
Registration: Webinar Registration – Zoom
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism
Also Offered: September 23, October 17 and December 3, 2024

2024 Learn with LiRN Conference
2024-11-08, 2024-11-07
LwL 2024 Annual Conference Nov. 7 – 8th – Toronto Hilton, 145 Richmond St W.

LSO 14th Business Law Summit
2024-11-07 09:00 - 16:30
Description: The multifaceted world of business law demands that you keep up to date on the latest issues, cases, practices, and procedures in a variety of practice areas to best serve your clients and provide them with excellent advice. Get the tools to do exactly that at this year’s business law summit. Don’t miss the reception at the end of the day.
Registration: 14th Business Law Summit | LSO Store (In-person and Online)
CPD Hours: 6 h Substantive; 30 m Professionalism

CriminalSource on Westlaw Training
2024-10-28 12:30 - 13:00
Description: Access essential resources on criminal practice and procedure with Criminal Source on Westlaw Canada.
Registration: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism

Q3 Financial Reports Due
2024-10-28
More information at: Grant Request Packages, Reporting Requirements, and Templates – LiRN
