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62406.04The law governing the time limit and the limitation period for a review of lawyer’s accounts is complex and cannot be fully understood by reading rule 10.10(2) and section 2 of the Limitations Act. Much of it is derived from judicial decisions. This paper provides a brief overview of the law and examines the time limits and limitation periods for reviews of lawyers’ statements of account. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on June 6, 2024.
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62406.03A well-organized Family Property Statement is an essential tool in determining the division of family property. This paper explores the fundamentals of family property statements and provides suggestions to legal support staff about how to assist in the preparation of a family property spreadsheet. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on June 6, 2024.
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62406.02Family law can be tough for all involved, from clients to lawyers and legal support staff. This paper explores strategies to help legal support staff better manage and prioritize their workload, avoid potential burnout, mitigate risks for compassion fatigue, and provide mental health support mechanisms. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on June 6, 2024.
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62406.01These materials provide a comprehensive overview of the legal assistant’s role in preparing for trial, from the preparation and filing of commencement pleadings to the creation and use of trial materials. Each stage demands meticulous attention to detail and adherence to the relevant practice notes, directions, and Rules of Court. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on June 6, 2024.
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62382.01This guide bridges the gap between the Alberta Law Reform Institute’s Report on Personal Property Security Law and the new legislative provisions in force as of June 1, 2024. It also includes commentary that summarizes the changes to the PPSA brought about by the amendment. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s PPSA Update in Edmonton on June 5, 2024 and was also presented at LESA’s Corporate/Commercial Refresher: Transactions and Litigation program in Lake Louise from May 2–5, 2024.
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62412.01This paper explores key documents in M&A Transactions and the negotiations involved in developing and finalizing them, including purchase and sale or similar agreements; asset vs. share vs. hybrid deals; ancillary agreements; and third party issues, including consent and notice requirements. This paper was presented at LESA’s Navigating Key Documents in M&A Transactions webinar on June 3, 2024.
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62410.05Understanding the kinds of applications that can proceed as adult guardianship and trusteeship “desk applications” is paramount for lawyers and their clients. This paper considers the mechanisms for initial applications for guardianship and trusteeship, review applications, and examination and approval of trusteeship accounts. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships program in Edmonton on May 28, 2024.
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62410.03Canada’s population is aging, and issues of concern to older adults will have growing implications for medical and legal practice. This paper discusses the demographics of aging in Canada; explores the spectrum of cognitive changes in older adults from normal aging through to advanced dementia; introduces how multi-morbidity, polypharmacy, and frailty interact with cognition; and considers possible implications for legal practice. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships program in Edmonton on May 28, 2024.
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62410.02This paper explores urgent applications in adult guardianship and trusteeship matters. It explores who can make an application and how to do so. It also provides practice tips and other considerations. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships program in Edmonton on May 28, 2024.
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62410.01This paper provides a broad overview of the who, what, when, where, and whys of AGTA accounting. It also discusses how to make an application for accounting in adult guardianship and trusteeship matters. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships program in Edmonton on May 28, 2024.
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62396.06This paper explores topics that frequently arise with domestic contracts, including: identifying parties’ motivations, disclosure considerations, negotiation factors, agreement drafting, formal requirements, independent legal advice, and costs and legal fees. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Advanced Family Property program in Edmonton on May 16, 2024.
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62396.04This paper explores corporate litigation concepts and topics that may be of interest to family law practitioners in advising their clients in family property matters. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Advanced Family Property program in Edmonton on May 16, 2024.
