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 […]
This event has passed. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Click here to purchase the recording so you can watch and learn at your convenience. Presenter: Christine E. Hicks, Hicks Intellectual Property Law Whether your client is a large energy company actively involved in research and development, a start-up microbrewery, […]
This event has passed. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Click here to purchase the recording so you can watch and learn at your convenience. Presenter: Dr. Daren K. Heyland, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Professor of Medicine, Queen's University and critical care doctor, Kingston Health Sciences Centre Discuss the role […]
This event has passed. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Click here to purchase the recording so you can watch and learn at your convenience. Presenter: Karmen Masson, LL.B., CEC, Karmen Masson, Professional Coaching + Consulting Dealing with Difficult Conversations is a 1.5 hour presentation that will deliver strategies […]
About Faculty About This event has passed. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Click here to purchase the recording so you can watch and learn at your convenience. When acting for clients who are buying or selling a business, lawyers need to be aware of situations that can result […]
About Faculty Accommodations Agenda About This event has passed. The recordings will soon be available as mini Seminars on Demand, with an anticipated release date in mid-November. Sign-up for our LESA E-List to be notified when the recordings become available. Date: October 23, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST (Save $90 when combined […]
About Faculty Accommodations Agenda About This event has passed. The recordings will soon be available as mini Seminars on Demand, with an anticipated release date in mid-November. Sign-up for our LESA E-List to be notified when the recordings become available. Date: October 24, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST (Save $90 when […]
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 literacy, learn the components of financial statements and how apply that knowledge to real life examples. We will also review the various accounting frameworks and […]
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 corporate law topics from pre-incorporation to dissolution, and much more in between. Topics Corporate law overview Pre-incorporation considerations Financing considerations Shareholder agreements Fundamental changes & […]
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 management discretion, and learn what further questions you must ask. This course assumes a basic working knowledge of financial statements and will focus on the […]
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. Revisit the “must-know” rules, consider recent judicial treatment of select rules, and discover practical tips for running effective litigation files. Topics Pleadings and discovery Effective […]
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. Revisit the “must-know” rules, consider recent judicial treatment of select rules, and discover practical tips for running effective litigation files. Topics Summary trials […]
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 the value of an ownership interest in a company. Examine the reporting standards followed in Canada, discuss common valuation approaches, and learn how the valuation […]
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 Part 2: After Death. Click here to purchase the Webinar on Demand. Estate planning is much more than drafting a Will. This session will help you identify […]
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 you remotely appear before a court or tribunal versus appearing in person? Are there things you should or should not be doing? Join Justices from […]
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 try to settle the dispute. Different situations may call for different solutions. Before embarking on a particular settlement path, lawyers should understand and consider the […]
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 in this half-day webinar. Hear from experienced legal practitioners as well as from a parent coordination and child welfare expert. This webinar will cover a review of […]
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 Part 1: Before Death. Click here to purchase the Webinar on Demand. After death (post-mortem) estate planning will discuss both the compliance for effective estate administration […]
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 to consider financial factors in their clients’ matters. Explore current topics such as the intersection of bankruptcy and family law and costs in this half-day webinar. This webinar will cover a […]
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 implications of doing so, is critical in an estate planning practice. Explore key considerations, potential tax issues, common pitfalls, and drafting techniques to benefit your practice. […]
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 independent legal advice. One size does not fit all. Learn how to identify and set the obligation, and how to fix the commensurate fee. Explore […]
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 who practice criminal law. Join with members of the judiciary and senior counsel to consider practical approaches to: Disclosure Effective pre-trial conferences – setting realistic […]
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 to business, how to recover in the event of a disruption, and the role technology plays in this. Faculty Presenter Matt Patrick, MNP LLP
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 will provide practical advice on how to build a practice and ensure you are getting paid for the services rendered. Our presenter, Malkit Atwal, developed […]
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 to an asset purchase or share purchase transaction. Topics covered include an introduction to due diligence, using a requisition as a starting point, understanding the […]
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 to effectively serve on a board of directors and advise clients. This program consists of 4 lunchtime sessions which take place once a week for […]
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 law knowledge and practice management skills to assist them in effectively managing matters. Join experienced practitioners to explore family property, child support, spousal support, family […]
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. Since the start of the global pandemic, we have seen a significant amount of change and have adapted to new ways of working virtually. Join our […]
