Specialized Areas of Law
British Columbia Supreme Court Overturns $150,000 Human Rights Tribunal Decision Due to Error in Law & Procedural Unfairness
In 2022, the BC Human Rights Tribunal awarded an indigenous mother $150,000 in injury to dignify damages for having her children wrongfully taken away from her care by the respondent, ...
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Proposed Legislation Changes Introduce Amendments to Privacy Law in Alberta
Bill 33 and Bill 34 have recently received royal assent introducing foundational changes to Alberta’s privacy law. Notably, the Bills divide the existing Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy ...
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New Webinar | Contempt Proceedings: Particularities and Pitfalls
Understanding contempt is essential to preserving the integrity of the justice system. Join us for an exploration of the law of contempt of court, where we’ll unravel the complexities of ...
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Sponsor a LESA Program
Webinar and Single-Day Program Sponsorship Announcing new sponsorship opportunities at LESA! Law firms, companies, or organizations can now request sponsorship of a LESA webinar or single-day program with a quick ...
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Dive Deeper into Financial Statements with Presenter Kristin Gray CIRP, LIT, CPA, CA
Do you need a refresher in financial statement analysis? Did you attend Financial Statements: Learning to Swim this fall to understand the basics? Are you ready to dive deeper now? ...
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Don’t Stress, Find Success: Modern Law Firm Management with Kurt E. Schlachter KC
Do you manage the business side of your law practice? Are you a law firm administrator? Thinking of starting your own practice? Maybe you’re a long-time law firm manager. Or ...
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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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