More information about this program coming soon! Date: May 29, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, 1000 Glenmore Court SE Early Bird Price: $265 + GST (EXTENSION: Register on or before April 9, 2019) Regular Price: $295 + GST NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided […]
Develop a confident, professional courtroom presence by exploring every aspect of trial and hearing work in this intensive, week-long workshop.
Can indigenous laws co-exist with the common law? Explore the plurality of legal systems, examine cultural biases, and understand how different cultures and experiences can affect legal processes and procedures. Join Program Chair, Carly Fox, and faculty in Calgary (September 19, 2019) for our upcoming Indigenous Law Conference. View the brochure. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE MORNING […]
Explore a wide variety of family law contracts including prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, and property settlement agreements. Understand how to negotiate, draft, and challenge them.
Explore a wide variety of family law contracts including prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, and property settlement agreements. Understand how to negotiate, draft, and challenge them.
Explore the tax nuances of various kinds of share exchanges (s 51, s 85, and s 86 rollovers). Review the tax implications of the sale of shares of a private business as compared to the sale of its assets, and discover helpful strategies and documentation tips for corporate/commercial practitioners. Discover how to help your clients in matters at the Tax Court of Canada
Lawyers are frequently required to deliver constructive feedback to associates, articling students, support staff, and others. Learn proven methods for providing meaningful performance improvement feedback.
Explore the law surrounding impaired driving generally and specifically related to impairment resulting from cannabis consumption.
Review the major issues and processes that shape shareholder disputes. Discuss strategies for litigating shareholder disputes, and engage in a thorough examination of the Business Corporations Act and Rules of Court to achieve your desired outcome.
Explore the tax nuances of various kinds of share exchanges (s 51, s 85, and s 86 rollovers). Review the tax implications of the sale of shares of a private business as compared to the sale of its assets, and discover helpful strategies and documentation tips for corporate/commercial practitioners. Discover how to help your clients in matters at the Tax Court of Canada
Review the major issues and processes that shape shareholder disputes. Discuss strategies for litigating shareholder disputes, and engage in a thorough examination of the Business Corporations Act and Rules of Court to achieve your desired outcome.
Explore the law surrounding impaired driving generally and specifically related to impairment resulting from cannabis consumption.
Review the scope of questioning, including relevancy and opinion evidence. Discuss the use of questioning evidence; cross examination on affidavit vs. questioning for discovery; and dealing with exhibits, documents, and undertakings.
Increase confidence in drafting wills, powers of attorney, personal directives. Review relevant case law, and understand implications of various standard clauses in terms of tax, medical decision-making, financial decision-making, and more.
Review the scope of questioning, including relevancy and opinion evidence. Discuss the use of questioning evidence; cross examination on affidavit vs. questioning for discovery; and dealing with exhibits, documents, and undertakings.
Consider recent updates to the Matrimonial Property Act and the Family Law Act. Learn about legislative changes to the division of property owned jointly by married and non-married people.
Increase confidence in drafting wills, powers of attorney, personal directives. Review relevant case law, and understand implications of various standard clauses in terms of tax, medical decision-making, financial decision-making, and more.
Consider recent updates to the Matrimonial Property Act and the Family Law Act. Learn about legislative changes to the division of property owned jointly by married and non-married people.
Discuss purchase and sale agreement provisions including representations, warranties, and indemnities. Understand the due diligence process, consider what the financial statements can tell you about a target company, and discuss employee and severance issues.
Let’s face it: most lawyers are reluctant to talk to the press. They’re worried they will say too much, too little, or nothing at all. However, there are many upsides to appearing in the media, including influencing the court of public opinion, building your practice, and showing your expertise. Taught by former journalists, television hosts, […]
Discuss purchase and sale agreement provisions including representations, warranties, and indemnities. Understand the due diligence process, consider what the financial statements can tell you about a target company, and discuss employee and severance issues.
Advanced Family Law Issues for Paralegals Learn about changes to property division and the Divorce Act, including interjurisdictional support orders and mobility.
Learn about changes to property division and the Divorce Act, including interjurisdictional support orders and mobility.
Develop confidence and competence in handling Provincial Court civil matters. Explore civil procedure and court rules. Learn practical tips and develop strategies to efficiently move matters along.
Develop confidence and competence in handling Provincial Court civil matters. Explore civil procedure and court rules. Learn practical tips and develop strategies to efficiently move matters along.
Learn to read and understand company financial statements. Gain basic financial literacy, perform ratio analysis to evaluate the health of a business, uncover variable amounts that are subject to management […]
Learn to read and understand company financial statements. Gain basic financial literacy, perform ratio analysis to evaluate the health of a business, uncover variable amounts that are subject to management […]
Learn how a business valuator arrives at an opinion regarding the value of an ownership interest in a company. We will examine the reporting standards followed in Canada, common valuation approaches, and how the valuation report is organized and delivered to the reader. We will also explore qualitative considerations and common mistakes to watch for
Learn how a business valuator arrives at an opinion regarding the value of an ownership interest in a company. We will examine the reporting standards followed in Canada, common valuation approaches, and how the valuation report is organized and delivered to the reader. We will also explore qualitative considerations and common mistakes to watch for.
Learn the tax planning opportunities available for matrimonial asset divisions, including the related person butterfly to split up a private corporation. Review tax issues affecting different types of matrimonial asset […]
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.
Explore topics for experienced paralegals, including organizing and managing complex litigation files.
Learn the tax planning opportunities available for matrimonial asset divisions, including the related person butterfly to split up a private corporation. Review tax issues affecting different types of matrimonial asset […]
Explore topics for experienced paralegals, including organizing and managing complex litigation files.
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 […]
