About Faculty About Date: May 11, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Determining whether a client has capacity to retain and instruct counsel is an essential […]
About Faculty About Date: May 17, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Is technology serving you, or are you a servant to technology? Today, legal professionals are constantly […]
About Faculty About Date: May 24, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST On December 15, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in British Columbia […]
About Faculty About Date: May 25, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Learn to effectively leverage the power of media to establish connections and build your law practice. Ever wonder why some lawyers always seem to be in the news? Does the thought of a scrum with reporters on the courthouse steps […]
About Faculty About Date: June 1, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST A will, gift, or other juridical act is void if driven by a delusion as to fact, motive, or character. This webinar will explore the legal and medical definitions of “delusions” and address the practical implications that may result from […]
About Faculty About Date: June 13, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST In recent years, the Alberta courts have provided counsel with helpful guidance for solicitors and litigators practicing in wills and estates. This webinar explores some of these recent legal developments and considers their practical implications. The cases discussed will include comments […]
About Faculty About Understanding how to develop an effective file strategy for civil litigation matters is key. This program will examine: Practical tips for client and file management Navigating relationships […]
About Faculty About Capacity issues can arise in corporate and commercial settings as clients may, among other things, seek to sell or reorganize a business when faced with health challenges. This […]
About Faculty Sponsorship About Legal support staff play an important role in identifying frequently missed issues in residential real estate transactions. This webinar will explore strategies and best practices to recognize and resolve red flags when working on a purchase or sale file. You may also be interested in our Effective Legal Support: Residential Conveyancing […]
About Faculty About Fatal accident claims are governed by very particular statutory provisions. Accordingly, it is important for lawyers litigating such claims to have a strong working knowledge of the […]
About Faculty Sponsorship About A busy housing market poses unique challenges for legal support staff that require a unique approach to navigate for a successful real estate transaction. This webinar examines issues that can arise during a hot housing market and considers strategies that legal support staff can employ to identify and overcome these issues. […]
About Faculty About Legal research is an integral part of a lawyer’s practice. This webinar will provide strategies and best practices when conducting legal research in Alberta. This program will explore: Key differences in Canadian legal research practices compared to other jurisdictions Resources for navigating legal databases A comparison of common legal databases Research strategies, […]
About Faculty About Unique legal and ethical considerations arise for wills and estates practitioners working with elderly clients. This webinar explores common issues in the estate planning process for aging clients, red flags practitioners should be aware of, and effective strategies to ensure that lawyers meet their ethical obligations. __ *Please Note: Program formats and dates […]
About Faculty About Determining the date of separation could make all the difference in certain family law matters. The Separation Date Assessment Guide is a tool to assist family lawyers when making such determinations. This webinar reviews recent case law, explores the Guide and its application in Alberta family law matters, and considers important evidentiary […]
About Faculty About This year-in-review webinar will canvass the various ways that the courts, counsel, and litigants have interpreted the Rules of Court. Significant cases and interesting points of civil […]
About Faculty About Honour based violence (HBV) is not defined in Canadian jurisprudence, except to the extent that it is often conflated with domestic violence. Understanding how to navigate matters involving HBV is important for today’s family and criminal law practitioners. This webinar will explore topics including: Mainstream constructions of HBV (and how they produce […]
About Faculty About Legal documents frequently require complex formatting. Legal users often find Microsoft Word to be a constant source of frustration. It’s the primary tool used to produce work […]
About Faculty About A strong foundation in expert evidence is critical to being an effective criminal lawyer. Examine strategies that can assist criminal lawyers when navigating this element essential to many complex criminal trials. Topics will include: Advice for selecting and qualifying your own expert witness Differences between lay opinion and expert opinion evidence Foundational […]
About Faculty About Excel Learn the powerful ways that Microsoft Excel can improve your work product, make your practice more efficient, and save you time. Many legal professionals either underutilize […]
About Faculty Sponsorships About One of the challenges in the practice of law is interaction between people who are different from each other in various ways. Even the simplest of […]
About Faculty About The Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) is an administrative program that operates within the Alberta Ministry of Justice. This webinar examines key considerations for family law files that intersect with MEP and provides practical tips and strategies for legal support staff. __ *Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are […]
About Faculty About Explore how to navigate parenting or divorce matters when Child and Family Services (sometimes unexpectedly) becomes involved. This program will help you to (1) navigate the initial involvement of CFS, (2) gather recent and past CFS information you may require in a parenting or variation application, and (3) represent a client filing […]
AboutFaculty From the perspective of land surveyors, this webinar will examine issues that frequently arise with surveys in residential real estate transactions and real property reports. Looking at real life examples, the presenters will provide practical advice on what justifies updating an RPR, what to do if you encounter issues with RPRs, boundary disputes and […]
AboutFaculty We are in the middle of an enormous transition from first to second-generation law firms, and the biggest lawyer retirement bubble we will see in our lifetime. Meanwhile, the industry faces enormous challenges in finding and keeping great lawyers and staff, the decline in lawyer billable hours, a desire for more remote work and […]
AboutFaculty Civil disputes are commonly resolved through mediation, negotiation, or arbitration. This webinar will discuss changes to the landscape of alternative dispute resolution, such as technological advancements, and the increased […]
AboutFaculty Many lawyers tend to rely on precedents when drafting contracts. Yet, a precedent often contains vagueness and ambiguity, even when lawyers tune and tweak it for specific situations. It can be difficult to balance the ease and relative safety of precedent usage with pushes from the bench, legal educators, and an increasing number of […]
AboutFaculty It is important for family law practitioners to have an in-depth knowledge of family law procedure in order to effectively serve their clients. Designed for internationally trained lawyers, this webinar will explore key procedural and practical aspects of family law in Alberta, including: The different courts and their mandates Key family law legislation How […]
AboutFaculty Given the prevalence of people with mental illness in the criminal justice system, it is important for criminal law practitioners to understand the interaction between mental health and criminal law and how to effectively advocate for mental health rights. This webinar will explore topics including: Criminal Code provisions and key case law governing fitness to […]
AboutFaculty Explore recent changes to Alberta construction law legislation. Topics include changes to adjudication, prompt payment, lien periods, and holdbacks from the 2022 amendments to the Prompt Payment and Construction […]
AboutFaculty Understanding how to act efficiently while complying with ethical requirements is an important aspect of a successful law practice. This webinar examines best practices, procedures, and tips for key areas of practice management including file management, time management, communication, and billing. While all lawyers may benefit from attending this webinar, it is geared towards […]
AboutFacultySponsors It is important for lawyers to understand how they can embrace a partnership with AI given its rapid advancement and evolving impacts on the legal profession. While the potential […]
AboutFaculty As the common closing method in residential real estate transactions in Alberta, it is imperative that lawyers (acting for buyers and/or sellers) have a solid understanding of the Western Torrens Conveyancing Protocol. This webinar explores the Protocol, what is and is not covered by the Protocol, and how to follow the Protocol. Common challenges […]
AboutFaculty This year-in-review webinar will canvas the judicial and legislative treatment of the amended Trustee Act. Topics include: Additional amendments to the Trustee Act Recent amendments to the Estate Administration Act relating to duties of trustees Recent amendments to The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Regulation How the courts, counsel, and litigants have interpreted and applied the […]
AboutFaculty Due to the dynamic nature of civil litigation matters, the role of legal support staff can be challenging. This webinar will examine current topics of interest in navigating these […]
AboutFaculty Are you curious if the LESA Library could benefit your practice? Are you a current subscriber and wonder if you’re using the platform to its full potential? Join us […]
AboutFaculty The pre-transactions phase of M&A transactions is an important aspect within the M&A planning process. This webinar will explore key pre-transaction considerations for lawyers, including: Transaction structuring Valuation Preliminary tax considerations Public and private companies Preliminary contractual arrangements Multiple shareholders Working with outside advisors __ *Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. […]
AboutFaculty Designed specifically for legal support staff across a variety of practice areas, this webinar aims to elevate your digital skills, fostering efficiency and adaptability in today’s paperless legal environment. […]
AboutFaculty The due diligence process in an M&A transaction helps to ensure clients are making well-informed decisions. As a lawyer, it is critical to understand the due diligence process in […]
AboutFaculty Written communication is integral to the practice of law. The ability to produce well-written legal documents will greatly benefit your practice. This webinar will provide strategies and best practices […]
AboutFaculty Timely and comprehensive preparation is key to running a successful regulatory hearing. Regulatory tribunals play an important role in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, conducting investigations, issuing various permits […]
AboutFaculty As part of their clients’ estate planning, lawyers often provide advice related to advance care planning. Yet, the intersecting roles of lawyers and health care providers in this area […]
AboutFaculty From the defence perspective, this webinar will explore the practicalities of sentencing, including: What to gather for the sentencing (e.g. exhibits, caselaw, written submissions, restitution, references) How to prepare […]
AboutFaculty This webinar will explore common issues in M&A transactions, with topics including: Representations and warranties insurance Preclosing restructuring Regulatory considerations Financing / vendor takeback Foreign investment / competition Partial […]
AboutFaculty From the perspective of a family law practitioner, a family law paralegal, and Judicial Clerks from the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, this webinar will explore the fundamentals […]
AboutFaculty Helping your business clients navigate the Tax on Split Income (TOSI) rules can be complicated. Using examples, this webinar will discuss the 2017 amendments to TOSI rules and implications […]
AboutFaculty This webinar will explore key documents in M&A transactions and their purpose, including: Purchase and sale agreements Asset and share agreements Key provisions such as conditions, representations and warranties, […]
AboutFaculty Child support in the context of children with disabilities creates unique considerations for lawyers. Base (section 3) child support and extraordinary (section 7) expenses may differ in these circumstances. […]
AboutFaculty This webinar will explore post-closing considerations and potential pitfalls when closing an M&A transaction, with topics including: Regulatory consents Third-party consents Flow of funds Trust conditions Closing mechanics Post-closing […]
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