Real Estate
2022 Update | LESA’s Alberta Real Estate Practice Manual
Updated July, 2022, LESA’s Alberta Real Estate Practice Manual outlines key areas of knowledge for Alberta practitioners in the area of real estate law. Whether you practice in commercial or ...
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Builders’ Lien Act–The Introduction of the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA) in Alberta, by Adrianna Worman
It has been over 20 years since there have been any significant changes to the Builders’ Lien Act[1]. However, at the end of August, Alberta will follow in the footsteps ...
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What to Expect in Alberta Courts: Current COVID Landscape
In March of 2020, the full force of the global pandemic resulted in restricted access to all Canadian courthouses. With the shift to working remotely, lawyers began communicating with clients ...
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Meet the Faculty: LESA’s Builders’ Liens Program Coming Fall 2022
Legislative change in the area of builders’ liens is coming soon. Effective August 29, 2022 the current Builders’ Lien Act will become the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. If you practice ...
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“Lost Canadians” | Changes in Citizenship Law and Implications for Lawyers
Changes in citizenship law over the past decade have led to many people discovering that they are, in fact, Canadian citizens. The implications of these changes are far-reaching and have ...
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Real Estate Law Practice Tips With Ryan D. Anderson QC, Partner at Huckvale LLP
Real estate law is one of the most widely practiced areas of law in Alberta. With the current housing and mortgage market hitting a 26.6% year-over-year spike this January,[1] the ...
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Practice Foundations: Residential Real Estate
If you are in your early years of practice, or if you are returning to the practice of real estate and are looking to review the fundamentals of residential real ...
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LESA’s Practice Manual Series Available Electronically on the LESA Library
You may have already heard… we recently launched an all-new LESA Library. This online, comprehensive, and searchable resource provides valuable legal information to Alberta’s lawyers, articling students, and legal support ...
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Meet the Faculty | Residential Real Estate Topics for Paralegals
Calling all paralegals! Our upcoming real estate program will explore red flags and frequently missed issues in residential real estate transactions. Presented by Jeffrey V. Kahane (Kahane Law Office) and ...
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Job Posting: Part-Time Law Student at LESA
Update April 14, 2022: Thank you to all who applied. This position has been filled. Become part of an innovative and dynamic organization and help us make a meaningful contribution ...
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