Knowing how to navigate commercial disputes requires that you consider more than just the legal issues in a case. Track the lifecycle of a commercial dispute to explore key considerations and develop strategies to guide your commercial litigation practice. This on-demand program was originally broadcast as a webinar on February 8, 2022. Total running time for each presentation ranges between 1 hour to 1 hour, 30 minutes. Each presentation in this program is available for individual purchase.

The Alberta Business Law Practice Manual is a comprehensive resource designed for business lawyers in Alberta. Whether you practice in corporate law, intellectual property law, oil and gas law, or commercial litigation, this manual provides essential information and precedents for any business law practitioner.

This paper describes the framework used by the court to determine whether or not to order an investigation of a corporation under Part 18 of the Business Corporations Act. It explores the purpose of, test for, and proper scope of such an investigation. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Shareholder Disputes program in Calgary on October 25, 2019 and in Edmonton on October 29, 2019.

This paper provides tips for drafting effective pleadings. It sets out rules of effective written advocacy for pleadings and highlights best practices (and things to avoid) for statements of claim, statements of defence, counterclaims, and replies. It also suggests tactics that can be used alongside pleadings. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Advocacy Series: Getting at the Facts program in Red Deer on April 26, 2019.