Specialized Areas of Law
Human Rights Complaint Dismissed: Lambert v Canadian Natural Resources Limited
In Lambert v Canadian Natural Resources Limited, 2024 AHRC 105, the complainant appealed the Tribunal’s decision to dismiss a complaint for failure to accept a fair and reasonable settlement offer. ...
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Human Rights Tribunal Confirms Dignity Damages Will Not Pass to Estate: The Estate of Lisa Priebe v University of Calgary
In The Estate of Lisa Priebe v University of Calgary, 2024 AHRC 122, the complainant advanced a claim alleging discrimination based on mental disability in the area of services customarily ...
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Latin American Heritage Month
LESA celebrates Latin American Heritage Month in Canada. October is a culturally significant month for Latinx people around the world. Towards the end of October and beginning of November, Día ...
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Canadian Islamic History Month
LESA celebrates Canadian Islamic History Month. Established in 2007, this month signifies an opportunity for Canadians to explore the rich history of Islam in Canada, and to recognize the contributions ...
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New Program Alert! Ethical Law Firm Management
It is important for lawyers engaged in law office management to understand how to balance legal and ethical obligations with business efficiency. Through the use of “short snappers”, this webinar ...
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Topics Announced for Rules of Court 2024 Webinar
Curious about what the lunchtime Rules of Court 2024: Year in Review webinar will cover? Topics This year-in-review webinar will canvass the various ways that the courts, counsel, and litigants ...
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Alberta Court Supports Indigenous First Nation Claim for Advanced Costs – Anderson v Alberta, 2024 ABKB 524
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has recently granted advanced costs to an Indigenous First Nation pursuing a Treaty infringement claim against the Alberta and Canadian government. In Anderson ...
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Introducing Ben Hanuka: Franchise Terminations & Rescissions What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Volunteers are integral to the success of LESA programs. As we eagerly await LESA’s upcoming webinar, Franchise Terminations & Rescissions: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You, we would like ...
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Introducing Roger S. Hofer KC: Employment Law Fundamentals
Volunteers are integral to the success of LESA programs. As we eagerly await LESA’s Employment Law Fundamentals program, we would like to thank and spotlight our program chair, Roger S. ...
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Case In Brief: Does the Limitation Act and Limitations of Actions Act Apply to Section 35 Claims?
In Wesley v Alberta, 2024 ABCA 276, the appellant court was tasked with determining whether claims alleging breach of treaty, unextinguished Aboriginal title, and other Aboriginal rights are statute barred ...
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