With increased pressure on courts, lawyers seeking quick resolution of disputes must consider alternative ways of resolving them. Revisit the theories of various forms of ADR and develop strategies to enhance your use of them.
Estate planning is so much more than drafting a Will. In this course, you will learn pre- and post-mortem tax planning issues for your clients, including common pitfalls and opportunities. Pre-mortem planning helps in drafting the Will with a goal to ensure that the estate will be as tax efficient as possible, while the post-mortem planning can ensure effective administration of the estate. This course will also provide some planning considerations regarding TOSI (Tax On Split Income).
Estate planning is so much more than drafting a Will. In this course, you will learn pre- and post-mortem tax planning issues for your clients, including common pitfalls and opportunities. Pre-mortem planning helps in drafting the Will with a goal to ensure that the estate will be as tax efficient as possible, while the post-mortem planning can ensure effective administration of the estate. This course will also provide some planning considerations regarding TOSI (Tax On Split Income).
Explore common issues in commercial real estate and commercial leasing, including review of the agreement, due diligence and searches, closing, and reporting.
Review family law trial fundamentals and develop the confidence to run a family law trial from commencement, to trial book preparation, to trial conduct.
Develop strategies and key skills for turning tough conversations, often experienced in the legal profession, into more effective ones. Learn practical techniques for managing emotionally charged situations and moving in a productive direction, even when there is disagreement. Employ a process that will leave you feeling more comfortable and equipped to manage your difficult conversations.
Explore common issues in commercial real estate and commercial leasing, including review of the agreement, due diligence and searches, closing, and reporting.
Develop strategies and key skills for turning tough conversations, often experienced in the legal profession, into more effective ones. Learn practical techniques for managing emotionally charged situations and moving in a productive direction, even when there is disagreement. Employ a process that will leave you feeling more comfortable and equipped to manage your difficult conversations.
Date: May 4, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:30 PM Price: $125+ GST $29 + GST Presenter: John-Paul E. Boyd QC Discuss the current status of the Provincial Court and Court of Queen’s Bench, including the courts’ process for urgent matters and what to do with applications that are important but fail to rise […]
Date: May 5, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Presenter: Jeffrey V. Kahane Explore frequent issues in residential real estate. Discuss how to avoid problems and liabilities in acting for a buyer or seller in residential real estate transactions. Please note: the email address used […]
Date: May 6, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Presenter: Gordon P. VanderLeek Review the basic principles and benefits of the AISH program. Discuss the legislative history of the exemption of trusts from asset calculations and how AISH treats various sources of income. Consider some […]
Date: May 12, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Co-Presenters: Andrew P. Wilson and Kaila Eadie Discuss the practical aspects of litigation and dispute resolution during this period of social distancing. Topics will include the impact on procedure of various Court and Ministerial decisions, tips and […]
Date: May 13, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Presenter: John-Paul E. Boyd QC Discuss the case law accumulating across Canada on family law disputes and the COVID-19 pandemic. Examine the five leading cases in detail, the general principles emerging from the case law, […]
Date: May 14, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Presenter: Doris C.E. Bonora QC Please note: Registrations will close two hours before the webinar begins.
Date: May 20, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Presenter: John-Paul E. Boyd QC Explore dispute resolution options for interim applications that cannot be heard by the courts. Discuss the intersection of alternative dispute resolution and cases being litigated, and how best to prepare yourself and your […]
Date: May 21, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Presenter: Dr. Irene Liu This webinar will provide an introduction to fundamental concepts of decision-making capacity, including definitions, guiding principles, common capacity issues, and practical tips for lawyers. Please note: Registrations will close two hours before the webinar […]
Date: May 26, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Presenter: Roger S. Hofer QC, Neuman Thompson Gain insight into the legal foundations and basic principles of employment law. Discuss some of the key issues and concepts that frequently come up in employment matters, including in the context of […]
Date: May 27, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Presenter: Douglas H. Peterson, Douglas H. Peterson Professional Corporation As your first year contracts professor surely told you, every solicitor's nightmare is one in which their drafting earns them a permanent roasting from the bench. To prevent this […]
Date: May 29, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: Complimentary Co-Presenters: Ronda Nedelec, zag and Sanjiv Parmar, Parmar Law Discuss tips and learn to leverage networking opportunities for career development. Hear how Sanjiv Parmar used networking to help him kickstart his own law firm. Registrations for this program will close at 4:30 PM on […]
Date: June 3, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Presenter: John-Paul E. Boyd QC, John-Paul Boyd Arbitration Chambers Significant changes to the Divorce Act will come into effect on July 1, 2020 that will change how the legislation deals with parenting after separation, relocation, and […]
Date: June 5, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: Complimentary Presenter: Alison Bennett, The Counsel Network Explore employment tips and walk away with a greater awareness of what law firms and/or in-house employers are looking for when hiring. Registrations for this program will close at 4:30 PM on June 4th. […]
Date: June 8, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Presenter: Douglas H. Peterson, Douglas H. Peterson Professional Corporation Whether we like it or not, the legal memorandum remains a staple in small and large law firms alike. Oftentimes tedious and uninspiring, sometimes painful and infuriating - […]
Date: June 10, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Presenter: John-Paul E. Boyd QC, John-Paul Boyd Arbitration Chambers Child support for adult children was once limited to cases involving ill or disabled children and those attending full-time post-secondary education. Those limits have been steadily eroded […]
Date: June 11, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Presenter: Gordon P. VanderLeek, VanderLeek Law In this session, we will examine the rules under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and the regulations relating to applications for a review of accounts. Review the statutory and fiduciary obligations […]
Date: June 12, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: Complimentary Presenter: Donna Moore, Law Society of Alberta Dive into the key steps, considerations, and requirements for setting up your own practice. Registrations for this program will close at 10:00AM on July 12. The LESA team is excited […]
Date: June 15, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $29 + GST Co-Presenters: Elizabeth Aspinall and Nathan Lee Identify the risks and benefits associated with the use of technology in your practice. Explore the changes to the Law Society of Alberta's Code of Conduct addressing technological competence. Consider cybersecurity issues and walk […]
Date: July 14, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST $49 + GST Co-Presenters: Spencer Ord, MBA, CPA, CA, CBV, CFF, National Deputy Leader, Disputes, Deloitte LLP and Richa Bhagrath, CBV, Senior Manager, Valuations & Modelling at Deloitte LLP Attend this webinar to learn how to identify irregularities in financial statements. Gain a better understanding […]
Date: July 21, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Price: $95 + GST $49 + GST Co-Presenters: Ken Proudman, Barr Picard Law and Darryl R. Antel, Felesky Flynn LLP Learn about basic tax concepts, how the Income Tax Act classifies different sources of income in order to identify when an asset should be discounted for tax, […]
Date: July 28, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Price: $95 + GST $49 + GST Co-Presenters: Ken Proudman, Barr Picard Law and Radhika Gauthier, CPA, CA, Gauthier Professional Corporation Review tax deductions, benefits, amounts, and credits as they relate to family law, with particular focus on support and legal fee deductions, child care expenses, and the […]
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About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Learn to read and understand company financial statements. Gain basic financial […]
About Faculty Agenda About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Attend this 2-day webinar series to discuss a range of fundamental […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Consider how to evaluate the health of a business, perform ratio analysis, uncover expenses subject to […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Concrete knowledge of the Rules of Court is critical for every litigator. […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Concrete knowledge of the Rules of Court is critical for […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Explore how a business valuator arrives at an opinion regarding […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. You may also be interested in the recording from Estate Planning Considerations […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Explore the effectiveness of oral advocacy; how different is it when […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. At various points in the litigation process, clients often want to […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Dive into the intersection between child welfare and family law […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. You may also be interested in the recording from Estate Planning […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. With the current economic situation in Alberta, family lawyers will need […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Understanding what a client wants to do, along with all the […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. The duty of care fluctuates from transaction to transaction when giving […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Understanding the practical side of criminal matters is essential for lawyers […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Understand what a firm needs to do to prevent possible disruptions […]
About Faculty About This on demand program is part of a series. Click here for additional titles in this series. Click here for upcoming titles in this series. This webinar […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. This webinar will focus on covering certain essential aspects of the due diligence process applicable […]
About Faculty Agenda About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. Understand different board governance models and explore directors’ responsibilities and potential liabilities. Examine how […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. In the first few years of family law practice, lawyers can greatly benefit from both substantive […]
