Federal Court of Appeal Education Seminar 2021

Overview

This online program explored the impact of virtual appellate hearings on the administration of justice, substantive law issues in maritime law and motions in writing, and judgment writing skills.

Objective

The objectives of this program were to enhance participants’ understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the administration of justice in the appellate context, to provide timely updates on maritime law and motions in writing brought pursuant to Rule 369 of the Federal Courts Rules, and to deliver practical sessions on judgment writing skills.

Summary

With a multi-disciplinary faculty led by senior judges, lawyers and academics, the court examined the impact of the pandemic on appellate proceedings, reviewed and updated the substantive law in maritime matters and motions brought pursuant to Rule 369 of the Federal Courts Rules, and concentrated on practical aspects of judgment writing.