CASE MANAGEMENT
Implementation for Trails and Drafting
Seminar duration: 2 Days
ABOUT THIS SEMINAR:
What is case management:




Application in the High court and Magistrates court;
The objects of Case management and how it will be achieved;
What is expected of attorneys;
What must an attorney do and how to adapt your litigation practise
Dates:
Bloemfontein
17 – 18 July 2017
Pretoria
20 – 21 July 2017
East London
17 – 18 August 2017
Presenter :
Ismail Hussain SC, former Judge of the High court and Competition Appeal Court. He has worked
within the Financial Services Industry for the past 15 years and is considered an expert in financial
regulation and compliance. The presenter is experienced in dispute resolution in financial services.
Ettienne Barnard, litigation attorney and conveyancer for 23 years, former co-chair of the LSSA, vice
president of the Cape Law Society, small claims court commissioner, practical legal trainer and drafter
of seminar material for many years, corporate/project strategic management facilitator, adviser and
negotiator.
How to register
Editable registration form on page 4
Please complete the editable registration form on the last page of this document. E-mail the form
together with proof of payment to [email protected].
Read more about the content on page 2 …
LEAD | Seminar | Case Management – Implementation for Trails and Drafting [2017]
Page 1 of 4
Outline / content of the seminar : Acquire advanced skills
1.




2.




3.

4.
5.



6.



7.







8.


Litigation and technology, including
Electronic management of documents
E- discovery
Presenting electronic documents in court
Managing the litigation process
What is case management:
Application in the High court and Magistrates court
The objects of Case management and how it will be achieved
What is expected of attorneys
What must an attorney do and how to adapt your litigation practise
Compliance by attorneys in terms of:
FICA |CPA |POPI and Litigation and ethics
Mastering costs in a case managed regime (with reference to the Legal Practice Act and CPA)
Contingency fees (a full explanation of what an attorney can charge):
The case law
Contingency fee agreements
Directives in the High Court
How to take instructions, under Case Management:
How to obtain the facts
Fact analysis
Formulating the theory of the case
Litigation technique under case management:
How the courts are applying it
How to conduct your cases – a full explanation from drafting pleadings to final argument
How to comply with practice directives
Case conferences and pre-trial conferences
Getting to trial
On trial – a full explanation on how to apply case management; trial strategy, witness strategy and
experts
Argument, including how to draft heads effectively
Motion proceedings:
Drafting notices of motion
Effective drafting of the three sets of affidavits
Study Material – Brand new book “ Hot off the Press”
The study material to be used by delegates is a new publication with
the very latest on case management developments.
Seminar delegates will receive this Book but it will also be available for
sale from LEAD. Contact [email protected]
The Book is an essential introduction for attorneys to the concept and
practice of Case Management. It is intended to assist you with the new
direction that Dispute Resolution has taken. It has been written by
experienced practitioners who will lead you through the steps an
attorney is required to take for a case to be certified as trial ready.
You will learn how to apply Case Management techniques from the
point of taking instructions to argument in a trial. Also included:
The importance of using accepted best practice for resolving disputes
quickly and at reasonable cost. Guiding attorneys regarding
contingency fees as well as FICA and CPA compliance. The
introduction of electronic litigation to show you how to deal with ediscovery and presentation of electronic documents.
LEAD | Seminar | Case Management – Implementation for Trails and Drafting [2017]
Page 2 of 4
Who should attend?
All attorneys and candidate attorneys because of the pressures of modem litigation, the members of the public
require a more efficient, less costly, speedier and more accessible civil justice system
Level of skills needed to get most value from the seminar
Suitable for all practitioners, candidate attorneys
Registration fee categories (See page 4) (VAT incl)
The registration fees are substantially subsidised for practising attorneys and candidate attorneys. Seminar
material and refreshments are included in the fee.
1. Practising attorneys : R 3 160 per person (VAT incl.)
2. Candidate attorneys and support staff : R 2 900.00 per person (VAT incl.)
3. Practising attorneys from firms further than 150 km from closest venue : R 2 420.00 per person (VAT incl.)
4. Non-practising attorneys / others : R 6 320.00 per person (VAT incl.)
Cancellation clauses
Cancellation by delegate
To cancel your registration, please e-mail [email protected] at least 48 hours before the seminar date
to avoid being liable for the full rate. Refunds must be claimed in writing within 15 business days after
cancellation.
Cancellation by LEAD
If you want to attend this programme, please book as soon as possible as LEAD reserves the right to cancel a
learning activity should the number of delegates not justify the costs involved. Registered delegates will be given
reasonable notice of cancellation.
LEAD | Seminar | Case Management – Implementation for Trails and Drafting [2017]
Page 3 of 4
Legal Education and
Development
Case Management
(Seminar)
For more events, store items,
free law videos, visit
www.LSSALEAD.org.za
Registration
Form
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE FORM
Save the form on your computer and type your details directly onto the form to replace
. Click on the appropriate
blocks
. Save and e-mail the form to [email protected] together with proof of payment.
Dates
Bloemfontein – 17 – 18 July 2017
Pretoria – 20 – 21 July 2017
East London – 17 – 18 August 2017
Registration fee categories (VAT incl.)
Practising attorneys : R 3 160.00 per person
Candidate attorneys and support staff : R 2900.00 per person
Practising attorneys from firms further than 150 km from closest venue : R 2 420.00 per person
Non-practising attorneys/others : R 6 320.00 per person
Your details
Surname:
First name:
ID number:
Gender:
Firm/company:
City/Town:
Tel: (
F
M
Your position:
Title:
)
Fax: (
Cell:
)
Docex address:
Email:
Postal address:
Postal code:
Home address:
Postal code:
Race (for reporting purposes only):
African
Asian
Coloured
White
Payment by EFT
Law Society of South Africa |Bank: FNB Pretoria | Acc no: 6200 9641 079
Branch code: 251445| Ref: Cell no/name
R
Special Dietary Requirements (if any):
Halal
Kosher
Vegetarian
If disabled, can we assist you at the venue?
Where did you hear about the seminar?
SMS
Email
Word of Mouth
Employer
Website
Please note
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Registration will be confirmed by LEAD only if proof of payment has been received.
The venue for this event will be confirmed with registration confirmation. Please wait for the confirmation before you
make your travel and accommodation arrangements.
Fees must be paid to the designated Law Society of South Africa’s (LSSA) bank account (FNB Pretoria: Acc no: 6200
9641 079). The LSSA will not accept liability if fees are paid into any other account.
Any person who has registered for an event and fails to cancel (in writing) at least 48 hours before the event date, shall
be held liable for the full fee.
Registration closes 48 hours before the event. Late registration can be made with LEAD approval.
LEAD reserves the right to cancel a learning activity should the number of delegates not justify the costs involved.
Registered delegates will be given reasonable notice of cancellation.
For questions on this event, e-mail [email protected] Seminar Department - tel: 012 441 4600
For questions on registration, e-mail [email protected] Annelie Dagnin – tel: 012 441 4669/00
LEAD | Seminar | Case Management – Implementation for Trails and Drafting [2017]
Page 4 of 4