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 Date: June 15, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Pensions in Family Law Clinic (Livestream). This program is […]
About Faculty About Date: June 15, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Pensions in Family Law Clinic (Edmonton). This program is […]
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 with opposing counsel Understanding your case The roles of settlement and other court processes This program is intended for lawyers in their early years of […]
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 About Ever wish you could go back and give advice to your younger self? Gain the knowledge and insights of an experienced litigator with our retrospective exploration of the top things a litigation practitioner wished he knew early on in his career, including: How to use the Rules of Court and civil procedure […]
About Faculty About Mediation is increasingly important in the practice of family law. Receive 40 hours of intensive, hands-on skills training in this in-depth, 5-day program. Develop the skills, knowledge, […]
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 Fatal Accidents Act. This webinar will both explore the fundamentals of this legislation and consider recent case law interpreting the Act. Topics will include: The […]
About Faculty About This is the registration page for Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces (Edmonton). This program is also being offered online via livestream. The inevitability of advances in […]
About Faculty About This is the livestream registration page for Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces. This program is also being offered online in Edmonton. The inevitability of advances in […]
About Faculty About This is the livestream registration page for Commercial Litigation Symposium. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Geared towards experienced commercial litigators, this program will incorporate roundtable and presenter-led large group discussions on a variety of topics. Attendees will engage with faculty in discussions on: Anton Piller Orders Norwich Orders and […]
About Faculty About This is the registration page for Commercial Litigation Symposium in Edmonton. This program is also being offered as a livestream option. Geared towards experienced commercial litigators, this program will incorporate roundtable and presenter-led large group discussions on a variety of topics. Attendees will engage with faculty in discussions on: Anton Piller Orders […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
About Faculty About This year-in-review webinar will canvass the various ways that the courts, counsel, and litigants have interpreted the Alberta Rules of Court. Significant cases and interesting points of civil procedure will be examined, including summary judgment, dismissal for delay, record production, questioning and undertakings, experts, and preparing for trial and summary trial.__*Please Note: Program […]
About Faculty Accommodations Agenda Sponsorships About Join us in Kananaskis for a two-day real estate conference. Topics will include: “Beyond the Gap” – Advanced topics in title insurance, including: considerations for risk […]
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 […]
About Faculty About This is the registration page for the in-person program in Edmonton. This program is also being offered online via livestream. This program will examine estate administration procedures […]
About Faculty About This is the registration page for the livestream session. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. This program will examine estate administration […]
About Faculty About This is the registration page for Dealing with High Conflict Personalities (Edmonton). This program is also being offered as a livestream option. Gain insight and confidence when dealing […]
About Faculty About This is the livestream registration page for Dealing with High Conflict Personalities. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Gain insight and confidence when dealing with […]
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 product, yet many feel it works against them. This webinar explores common legal drafting problems and teaches tips and techniques to utilize Microsoft Word efficiently and […]
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 […]
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 Excel or don’t use it at all. This portion of the webinar will cover topics applicable across a variety of practice areas, including how to […]
About Faculty About This is the livestream registration page for Collateral Issues in Family Law. If you would like to purchase an in-person ticket to this program, please navigate to the registration page for Calgary. Family law practice can be hard. Lawyers must navigate the law, including legislative amendments and common law changes, changes to […]
About Faculty Accommodations About This is the in-person registration page for Collateral Issues in Family Law in Calgary. We are also offering this program as a livestream program. Family law practice can be hard. Lawyers must navigate the law, including legislative amendments and common law changes, changes to court procedure, clients with their own issues […]
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 encounters can leave people feeling confused, frustrated, offended, or (worst of all) seriously hurt—even when everyone involved began with the best of intentions. It is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 use of ADR methods instead of trials. This webinar will further explore alternatives to trial and the various aspects relating to these alternatives, including: Collaborative […]
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 […]
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 […]
AboutFaculty This is the registration page for the livestream session. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. Certain issues regularly come up when dealing with […]
AboutFaculty Extended early bird pricing for in-person registration! This is the registration page for the in-person program in Edmonton. This program is also being offered online via livestream. Certain issues […]
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 […]
About Faculty Accommodations About This is the registration page for Practice Foundations: Cross-Examinations in Calgary. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Understanding and mastering the art of cross-examination is critical in any trial setting. This program will address foundational theory and explore practical applications. Topics include: the theory of cross-examination within the adversarial […]
AboutFaculty Focusing on the early years of practice, this program will explore the law of judicial review. It will also delve into mechanics and procedure, including statutory and common law requirements. Topics include: The mechanics of a judicial review application and best practices in conducting a judicial review before the court Statutory appeals vs. judicial […]
About Faculty About This is the registration page for Practice Foundations: Cross-Examinations in Edmonton. This program is also being offered in Calgary. Understanding and mastering the art of cross-examination is critical in any trial setting. This program will address foundational theory and explore practical applications. Topics include: the theory of cross-examination within the adversarial advocacy […]
About Faculty Agenda About This is the registration page for Running an Effective Family Law Practice (Edmonton). This program is also being offered online via livestream. Family law lawyers face unique challenges […]
About Faculty Agenda About This is the livestream registration page for Running an Effective Family Law Practice. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Family law lawyers face unique […]
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 […]
