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== A. Trial Conference ==
== A. Trial Conference ==


A trial conference only applies to claims at the Vancouver (Robson Square) registry. Parties should read the settlement conference section of  this guide for general advice regarding the purpose of, preparation for, and conduct of a trial conference. A trial conference is similar to a  settlement conference with a few notable exceptions, such as:  
A trial conference only applies to claims at the Vancouver (Robson Square) registry. Parties should see Section XI: Settlement Conference for information regarding the purpose of, preparation for, and conduct of a trial conference. A trial conference is similar to a  settlement conference with a few notable exceptions, such as:  
*The focus will be on trial preparation rather than on settlement.  
*The focus will be on trial preparation rather than on settlement.  
*a party does not have to attend if a lawyer, articling student, or other representative attends on that party’s behalf (Rule 7.5(12));  
*a party does not have to attend if a lawyer, articling student, or other representative attends on that party’s behalf (Rule 7.5(12));  
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