This practical and helpful program will provide insight on what you need to know to bring and respond to common procedural motions in civil litigation. If you find yourself doing these motions often, or not enough, you might as well become experts in them! Join us for an engaging panel discussion with a Superior Court Justice, an Associate Justice, and a Litigation Partner at McCarthy Tétrault covering: • Strategies for when to bring motions, when to consent, and when to oppose • What judges and associate judges are looking for from both parties • Dos and don’t of preparation and arguing the motion • Practice tips specific to motions such as pleadings motions, security for costs motions, refusals motions, and more • The importance of ethical advocacy, practising with civility and avoiding sharp practice • Dealing with self-represented litigants