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Medico-Legal Society of Toronto

  November 23, 2006
Life After DACs Part II: The Changing Face of Accident Benefits Litigation
Medico-Legal Society of Toronto
The Metropolitan Toronto Hotel
The Toronto Ballroom
108 Chestnut Street
Toronto, Ontario

How is the “new” system working out? Richard Bogoroch spoke at this exploration of the kinds of problems and solutions the post-DAC system is providing to insurers, lawyers, doctors, arbitrators and judges. This event included an interactive panel discussions, buffet dinner and a fascinating after dinner presentation on “remote assessments”.


Toronto Acquired Brain Injury Network Conference

  November 23-24, 2006
Toronto Acquired Brain Injury Network Conference
Brain Injury and Beyond: Looking Back, Thinking Forward
Holiday Inn on King
Toronto, Ontario

This conference explored the latest in research and practice in the areas of acute care, rehabilitation and life-long living with brain injuries. Bogoroch and Associates was proud to once again be a Platinum sponsor of this vital conference. Bogoroch & Associates was also pleased to sponsor the production of "After The Crash", a play about brain injury that was presented on November 23rd during this conference.


Canadian Institute - Litigating Disability Insurance Claims

  November 7-8, 2006
Litigating Disability Insurance Claims
St. Andrew’s Club & Conference Centre
150 King Street West, 27th Floor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In order to successfully evaluate and litigate disability insurance claim cases, insurance industry executives and inhouse counsel, plaintiff and defence counsel, mediators, medical experts, and insurance industry consultants must have a complete and up-to-date understanding of the legal and medical issues. This event provided just such insights. Richard Bogoroch spoke at the latest in this series of well-respected sessions.

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch and Melinda Baxter.


Click here to visit the 2nd National Spinal Cord Injury Conference Web site.   October 26-28, 2006
2nd National Spinal Cord Injury Conference
The Evolving Architecture of Research, Patient Care and Education
Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre
Toronto, Ontario

Toronto Rehab is at the forefront of one of the most important and emerging frontiers in health care today - rehabilitation science. As the University of Toronto's full affiliated and specialized teaching hospital in adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care, Toronto Rehab provides educational opportunities such as the National Spinal Cord Injury Conference to help advance rehabilitation and enhance quality of life for the millions of Canadians who experience disabling injury and illness. Bogoroch & Associates was very pleased to take part in this event.


October 1, 2006

AWIC Community and Social Services
30th Anniversary Diwali Mela

Bogoroch & Associates was proud to support the AWIC Community and Social Services at their 30th Anniversary Diwali Mela. AWIC is an organization dedicated to assisting members of the South Asian community through counselling, education and practical skills instruction. Tripta Chandler, a lawyer at Bogoroch & Associates, is a volunteer member of AWIC’s Board of Directors and we are pleased to support this important organization.


Click here to visit the St. Michael's Hospital Foundation Web site.   September 15, 2006
2006 FOREmidable Golf Classic
in support of St. Michael's Hospital - Head Injury Clinic

The 4th Annual FOREmidable Golf Classic raised funds again to benefit the Head Injury Clinic of St. Michael's Hospital. Bogoroch & Associates was proud to be an associate sponsor of this worthy event.

Click here to learn more about Bogoroch & Associates’ charitable giving activities.


Osgoode Hall, York University - Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop

  July 12, 2006
Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Toronto, Ontario

Richard Bogoroch has played a long-standing role in this popular workshop, designed to enable new lawyers to gather trial experience. This workshop is renowned for breaking with traditional continuing legal education styles by focusing on learning through continual participation in simulated trial sessions, coupled with individual and group critique by experienced trial counsel and judges. Demonstrations are also used, as part of an integrated program which places the major emphasis on individual participation and performance.


Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights

  June 20, 2006
4th Annual CLAIHR (Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights) Golf Tournament
Royal Woodbine Golf Club
Toronto, Ontario

Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights (CLAIHR) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, established to promote human rights globally through legal education, advocacy and law reform. Bogoroch and Associates was proud to be a Premier sponsor of the Fourth Annual CLAIHR Golf Tournament in support of this worthy organization.


Osgoode Hall, York University - 2nd Annual Update - Personal Injury Law & Practice

  April 27, 2006
2nd Annual Update – Personal Injury Law & Practice
Osgoode Professional Development Centre
1 Dundas Street West, 26th Floor
Toronto, Ontario

Richard Bogoroch chaired this popular and respected event, which focuses on practitioners and insurers. The event will provide a comprehensive review and thoughtful analysis of important recent developments, including the most noteworthy 2005 cases from the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, consequences of Bill 198 and the elimination of DACs, among other subjects.

Click here for the related paper by Heidi Brown.


Canadian Institute - Reducing the Risk of Hospital Liability

  March 28, 2006
Reducing the Risk of Hospital Liability

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Tripta Chandler participated in a panel discussion at The Canadian Institute’s annual “Reducing the Risk of Hospital Liability” conference, focussing on the legal aspects of infectious disease management.


Ontario Trial Lawyers Association - Setting Up For Success: The OTLA Guide to Medical Negligence Practice IV

  January 27-28, 2006
Setting Up For Success:
The OTLA Guide to Medical Negligence Practice IV

Holiday Inn on King
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This program, specializing in civil litigation, has been accredited by the Speciality Committee of the Law Society of Upper Canada towards the professional development requirement for certification. Richard Bogorocoh spoke at this event on Family Law Act claims.

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch and Melinda Baxter.


Click here for more information on the Infonex Insurance Litigation Disputes conference.

  December 6, 2005
Insurance Litigation Disputes
Strategies for Mitigating Third-Party Property and Casualty Claims

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This conference provided expert advice on how to improve your claims efficiency. Richard Bogoroch took part in a panel discussion on the topic “Bill 198 Update and the Ever-Changing Threshold Bar”.


Click here for more information on the Infonex Meeting Your Duty to Accommodate conference.

  October 25, 2005
Meeting Your Duty to Accommodate
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Subtitled “Latest Developments and Techniques for Effective Accommodation,” this conference tackled the importance of being proactive and taking preventive steps to assure smooth transitions into the accommodation process in order to save your company time and money. Richard Bogoroch presented on the subject “Chronic Illnesses from an Employee’s Perspective.”

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch.


Law Society of Upper Canada

  October 21, 2005
5th Annual Civil Litigation for Law Clerks
The Law Society of Upper Canada
Donald Lamont Learning Centre
Osgoode Hall
130 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario

Richard Bogoroch spoke on the topic “Common Motions”.

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch and Tripta Chandler.


Osgoode Hall, York University - Complex Issues in Tort Litigation

  September 23, 2005
2nd Annual Evidence for the Civil Litigator CLE Conference
Osgoode Professional Development Centre
Toronto, Ontario

This program was hosted by the Osgoode Hall Law School, Professional Development Program. Richard Bogoroch spoke on the topic of Cross Examinations.

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch.


Ontario Bar Association - Pleading Your Causes of Action to Win

  June 13, 2005
Ontario Bar Association
Pleading Your Causes of Action to Win

OBA Conference Centre
20 Toronto Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Richard Bogoroch took part in a seminar entitled “Pleading Your Causes of Action to Win”. Richard’s topic was “Strategies, Approaches and Considerations for a Statement of Claim”.

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch and Emma Holland.


Ontario Trial Lawyers Association - Be in the Know: Empowered for Trial

  May 27-28, 2005
2005 Spring Conference
Be in the Know: Empowered for Trial

Westin Prince Hotel
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Richard Bogoroch spoke at this respected and comprehensive event on “Cross-Examination: Emerge Intact”.

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch.


The Advocates' Society

  March 31, 2005
Dynamic Discoveries – Controlling the Process and Getting the Facts

The Advocates’ Society
Roy Thomson Hall
Toronto, Ontario

Richard Bogoroch and other experts shared their views and provided helpful demonstrations on how to run an examination for discovery faster, smoother and more confidently.


Canadian Institute - Litigating Personal Injury Damages

  February 24-25, 2005
Third Annual Forum on
Litigating Personal Injury Damages

Four Seasons Hotel
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Richard Bogoroch spoke on “Damages for Emotional Distress” at this well-respected forum.

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch.


The Advocates' Society

  January 14, 2005
Tricks of the Trade

The Advocates’ Society
Roy Thomson Hall
Toronto, Ontario

Richard Bogoroch spoke at the Advocates’ Society “Tricks of the Trade” Program. His topic was “Preliminary Requirements under Bill 198: Practical Strategies for dealing with the limitation period, the new threshold, statements under oath, and the preliminary regulatory requirements.”

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch and Tripta Chandler.


Canadian Institute - Auto Insurance Claims Litigation

  December 14, 2004
Auto Insurance Claims Litigation
Sutton Place Hotel, 955 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Richard Bogoroch participated in a panel discussion entitled “Anatomy of an Auto Insurance Claim Action: Tips for Building and Litigating a Winning Case”.


Toronto Acquired Brain Injury Network Conference

  November 18-19, 2004
Toronto Acquired Brain Injury Network Conference
Exploring the Spectrum of Brain Injury: Sharing the Tools of the Trade
Toronto Hilton (downtown)
Toronto, Ontario

Bogoroch and Associates was proud to be a Platinum sponsor of this vital conference. Success for individuals living with the effects of brain injury can take many forms; this may mean becoming as independent as possible, resuming old interests or acquiring new ones, achieving at school, engaging in paid or non-paid work and enjoying meaningful relationships among family, friends and the community. This conference explored the latest in research and practice in the areas of acute care, rehabilitation and life-long living.


October 28, 2004
Toronto, Ontario

Richard Bogoroch will speak to a group of rehabilitation specialists on Understanding Bill 198.


Osgoode Hall, York University - Complex Issues in Tort Litigation

  October 22, 2004
Complex Issues in Tort Litigation
Osgoode Professional Development Centre
1 Dundas Street West, 26th Floor
Toronto, Ontario

Recent legislative enactments and developments in the case law have significantly affected the practice of tort ligitation. Richard Bogoroch chaired this practical one-day course, designed for both plaintiff and defence counsel, which will update participants on these complex and emerging developments.

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch.


Canadian Paraplegic Association - Wheelin' with Feelin' - Toronto Wheelchair Relay Challenge

  September 19, 2004
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Wheelin’ with Feelin’ – Toronto Wheelchair Relay Challenge

Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Bogoroch & Associates once again sent a Corporate Team to the Canadian Paraplegic Association's Wheelchair Relay Challenge 2004. All proceeds of this annual event go to support the CPA’s Mission – “to assist persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance and full community participation.”

Bogoroch & Associates is proud to support this worthy organization by participating in this community event.

Click here to learn more about Bogoroch & Associates’ charitable giving activities.


Click here to visit the St. Michael's Hospital Foundation Web site.   September 10, 2004
2004 FOREmidable Golf Classic
in support of St. Michael's Hospital - Head Injury Clinic
Lionhead Golf and Country Club
Brampton, Ontario

The 2nd Annual FOREmidable Golf Classic raised funds again to benefit the Head Injury Clinic of St. Michael's Hospital. Bogoroch & Associates is proud to have been a partner for this important event for the last two years.

Click here to learn more about Bogoroch & Associates’ charitable giving activities.


Women's Law Association of Ontario   August 25, 2004
Third Annual Deb Snead Memorial Golf Social
in support of the Women's Law Association of Ontario
Board of Trade Golf and Country Club
Toronto, Ontario

Bogoroch & Associates was proud to sponsor the Third Annual Deb Snead Memorial Golf Social in support of the Women's Law Association of Ontario. Click here to learn more about Bogoroch & Associates’ charitable giving and sponsorship activities.


Osgoode Hall, York University - Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop

  July 11-17, 2004
Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop
Osgoode Professional Development Centre
1 Dundas Street West, Suite 2602
Toronto, Ontario

Richard Bogoroch has played a long-standing role in this popular workshop, designed to enable new lawyers to gather trial experience. This workshop is renowned for breaking with traditional continuing legal education styles by focusing on learning through continual participation in simulated trial sessions, coupled with individual and group critique by experienced trial counsel and judges. Demonstrations are also used, but as part of an integrated program which places the major emphasis on individual participation and performance.


June is Brain Injury Awareness Month

  June, 2004

June was Brain Injury Awareness month …

and Bogoroch & Associates was proud to help sponsor events across Ontario.

Thursday evening, June 17th, 2004 there was a celebration of Brain Injury Awareness Month. The 4th Annual Free Concert was held at Dundas Square (southeast corner of Dundas and Yonge) in Toronto.


Canadian Institute - Auto Insurance Claims Litigation In Ontario After Bill 198

  June 10-11, 2004
Auto Insurance Claims Litigation In Ontario After Bill 198
Metropolitan Hotel, 108 Chestnut Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This seminar provides up-to-the-minute, practical information on litigating auto insurance claims, including how Bill 198 and recent regulations are affecting auto insurance claims and litigation, the essentials of effectively mediating auto insurance claims and more. Richard Bogoroch spoke on “Making the Best Use of Your Expert Witness,” providing a live demonstration of the courtroom experience.


Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights

  June 4, 2004
2nd Annual CLAIHR (Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights) Golf Tournament
Mill Run Golf and Country Club
Uxbridge, Ontario

Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights (CLAIHR) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, established to promote human rights globally through legal education, advocacy and law reform. Bogoroch and Associates was proud to be a Premier sponsor of the Second Annual CLAIHR Golf Tournament in support of this worthy organization.


BAR-eX

  May 18, 2004
BAR-eX Webcast on “Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia”
www.bar-ex.com

Richard Bogoroch took part in the Law Society of Upper Canada's “Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia” program, provided as a webcast to BAR-eX members. The program brought together leading lawyers and medical experts to explore the unique challenges associated with litigating and defending pain-related claims. Participants in the webcast learned about how these conditions impact on function, employability and long-term care needs.


Canadian Institute - Litigating Damages

  February 26-27, 2004
2nd National Forum on Litigating Damages
Sutton Place Hotel, 955 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Richard Bogoroch spoke at this information-packed conference, which provided the latest updates in damages law, and also focused on the practical skills and proven strategies for litigating damages. With both plaintiff and defence perspectives, as well as insights from financial experts and experienced judges, the faculty for this conference offered expert advice, from an examination of the punitive damages explosion in Canada, and damage trends in the U.S., to views on how seasoned litigators grapple with the question: “what’s that damage really worth?”

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch.


Insight - Patient Safety and Risk Management in Obstetrics & Obstetric Malpractice

  December 2-3, 2003
Patient Safety and Risk Management in Obstetrics & Obstetric Malpractice
Metropolitan Hotel
Toronto, Ontario

A group of top legal and medical professionals presented the latest medico-legal developments and advances on patient safety and obstetric malpractice. Richard Bogoroch presented on the subject of “Shoulder Dystocia and Obstetric Liability: Effectively Avoiding Litigation.”

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch and Leanne Goldstein.


Canadian Institute - Litigating Disability Insurance Claims

  November 3-5, 2003
Litigating Disability Insurance Claims
Sutton Place Hotel, 955 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Leading insurance representatives, medical experts and trial lawyers from across Canada gathered to give their strategies for success in managing claims and building a winning case. Richard Bogoroch joined this distinguished group, speaking on how to effectively handle chronic fatigue, chronic pain and fibromyalgia litigation.


Click here for more information on the Infonex 3rd Annual Meeting Your Duty to Accommodate conference.

  October 22, 2003
3rd Annual Meeting Your Duty to Accommodate
Intercontinental Toronto
220 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Subtitled “Complete Legal Information and Strategies to Effectively Deal with Evolving Accommodation Issues and the Increase in Claims,” this conference provides tools to assess and successfully tackle employment issues in the duty to accommodate. Richard Bogoroch presented on the subject of “Understanding and Managing the Increase in Chronic Claims and Newly Classified Disabilities.”

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch and Leanne Goldstein.


Canadian Paraplegic Association - Wheelin' with Feelin' - Toronto Wheelchair Relay Challenge

  September 21, 2003
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Wheelin’ with Feelin’ – Toronto Wheelchair Relay Challenge

Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Toronto Wheelchair Relay raises money for programs and services for people with spinal cord injuries, and lets everyone have fun at the same time. Bogoroch & Associates is very pleased to be a sponsor of this worthy event.

Click here to learn more about Bogoroch & Associates’ charitable giving activities.


Click here to visit the St. Michael's Hospital Foundation Web site.   September 12, 2003
St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation
FOREmidable Golf Classic

Lionhead Golf and Country Club
Brampton, Ontario

The 1st Annual FOREmidable Golf Classic raised funding to benefit the Brain Injury unit of St. Michael's Hospital. Bogoroch & Associates was proud to be one of the sponsors of this important event.

Click here to learn more about Bogoroch & Associates’ charitable giving activities.


Osgoode Hall, York University - Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop

  July 6-13, 2003
Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop
Osgoode Professional Development Centre
1 Dundas Street West, Suite 2602
Toronto, Ontario

Richard Bogoroch has participated for several years in this popular workshop, designed to enable new lawyers to gather trial experience. As in previous years, the workshop breaks with traditional continuing legal education styles by focusing on learning through continual participation in simulated trial sessions, coupled with individual and group critique by experienced trial counsel and judges. Demonstrations are also used, but as part of an integrated program which places the major emphasis on individual participation and performance.


Canadian Institute - Auto Insurance Claims Litigation Under Ontario's New Bill 198

  May 13-14, 2003
Auto Insurance Claims Litigation Under Ontario’s New Bill 198
Sutton Place Hotel, 955 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Richard Bogoroch was part of a distinguished faculty of leading insurance and personal injury lawyers providing valuable analysis and practical advice for litigating auto insurance claims in Ontario, with a focus on the substantial changes in Bill 198.

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch.


Insight - Admissibility of Forensic and Demonstrative Evidence for Insurance Claims

  March 27, 2003
Admissibility of Forensic and Demonstrative Evidence for Insurance Claims
Hilton Toronto
Toronto, Ontario

Forensic and legal experts gathered to discuss the developments in forensic and demonstrative evidence that can make or break an insurance claims case. Richard Bogoroch took part in the session on “Expert Witness Testimony – Plaintiff and Defence Strategies and Responsibilities.”

Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch and Leanne Goldstein.