Civil Litigation
Third Party Litigation Funding: Identifying Opportunities and Challenges
November 25, 2021
Guest Author: Dr. Rupak Sarma, Third Party Litigation Funding Researcher Canada has long faced systemic barriers in realizing access to justice. One such significant barrier is the cost of litigation, in ...
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Administrative Law Update: Keynote from Supreme Court Justice Suzanne Côté
November 15, 2021
LESA is pleased to announce that Justice Suzanne Côté of the Supreme Court of Canada will deliver the keynote address in LESA’s “Administrative Law Update” this coming April, 2022. Offered as an ...
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Call for Volunteer Witnesses: 38th Annual Intensive Advocacy
October 12, 2021
Are you interested in giving back to the profession by helping lawyers practice direct examination and cross-examination skills? We are looking for volunteers to act as witnesses in simulated trials and ...
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Presenter Profile: Douglas H. Peterson | Advanced Legal Writing
September 14, 2021
With having practiced law for more than 20 years, Douglas H. Peterson now primarily works in corporate commercial law. Focusing on corporate structuring (both domestic and international) and international business ...
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Default Judgments in Collections
September 7, 2021
Guest Author: Dr. R. McKay White When acting for a creditor on a debt, it is common for the debtor not to defend the claim. It is therefore ...
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Presenter Profile: Michael Styczen | Joint Ventures Webinar Series
September 3, 2021
LESA is pleased to have Michael Styczen, partner at DLA Piper (Canada) LLP present a three-part series on Joint Ventures for LESA this fall. Originally from Ontario and called to the ...
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LESA Library Feature: Interactive PDF Viewer
July 26, 2021
As a LESA Library subscriber, our bet is you are one happy camper right about now! The LESA team spent countless hours reimagining the site map and structure for the ...
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Register Now for Advanced Legal Writing
July 14, 2021
Communication is integral to the practice of law. Having the skill set and knowledge base to produce well-written legal documents, such as contracts or litigation documents, greatly benefits your practice. ...
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New Format for LESA’s Electronic Publications
June 24, 2021
You may have already heard… we have just launched an all-new LESA Library. This online, comprehensive, and searchable resource provides valuable legal information to Alberta’s lawyers, articling students, and legal ...
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Features, Options, and Benefits – OH my!
June 17, 2021
LESA’s same trusted resources for continuing legal education in Alberta are getting a new look. Enjoy the all-new LESA Library with its fully redesigned ...
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