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OC-62478Learn how to master deadlines and adhere to procedural requirements with practical tips and strategies. Benefit from the added perspective of a distinguished member of the judiciary, who shares valuable insights from the Bench, making this an informative and enriching experience for enhancing your legal practice. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 20, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 10 minutes.
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62472.01Understanding the rights, responsibilities, and considerations of birthparents in the adoption process is important for providing accurate and informed legal advice. This paper explores key aspects of adoptions and birthparents’ rights and reviews the developments in the area with a focus on a recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision, Re A. (Adoption), 2024 ABCA 203. This paper was presented at LESA’s Birthparent Considerations in Adoption Law webinar on October 29, 2024.
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OC-62472Explore key aspects of adoptions and birthparents’ rights and reviews the developments in the area with a focus on a recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision, Re A. (Adoption), 2024 ABCA 203. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on October 29, 2024. Total running time is 43 minutes.
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62460.02The use of experts in legal cases can raise serious concerns about access to justice, fairness, and procedural efficiency. This paper discusses the role of using expert evidence in law, the disconnect between the law and the field of science, and whether and how expert evidence should be used. This paper was presented at LESA’s Qualifying Experts in Court and ADR webinar on September 12, 2024.
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OC-62460This presentation explores considerations for when involvement of an expert in court or ADR proceedings is helpful, how to differentiate between genuine expertise and ‘pseudo-experts’, and strategies for evaluating and challenging an expert’s level of expertise during qualifying processes. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on September 12, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 2minutes.
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62381.00The cost of care for children with disabilities is often higher than the cost of care for children without disabilities. This paper explores how the Courts handle finances for families whose children have special needs. This paper was presented at LESA’s Child Support: Unique Considerations for Children with Disabilities webinar on June 13, 2024..
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62406.04The law governing the time limit and the limitation period for a review of lawyer’s accounts is complex and cannot be fully understood by reading rule 10.10(2) and section 2 of the Limitations Act. Much of it is derived from judicial decisions. This paper provides a brief overview of the law and examines the time limits and limitation periods for reviews of lawyers’ statements of account. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on June 6, 2024.
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62406.03A well-organized Family Property Statement is an essential tool in determining the division of family property. This paper explores the fundamentals of family property statements and provides suggestions to legal support staff about how to assist in the preparation of a family property spreadsheet. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on June 6, 2024.
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62406.02Family law can be tough for all involved, from clients to lawyers and legal support staff. This paper explores strategies to help legal support staff better manage and prioritize their workload, avoid potential burnout, mitigate risks for compassion fatigue, and provide mental health support mechanisms. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on June 6, 2024.
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62406.01These materials provide a comprehensive overview of the legal assistant’s role in preparing for trial, from the preparation and filing of commencement pleadings to the creation and use of trial materials. Each stage demands meticulous attention to detail and adherence to the relevant practice notes, directions, and Rules of Court. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on June 6, 2024.
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OC-62406-6This on-demand program addresses essential aspects of effective communication, with topics including strategies for general communication, interactions with counsel, self-represented litigants (SRLs), and other legal professionals. and how to establish clear boundaries and expectations. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.
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OC-62406-5It is important for legal support staff to understand reviews of lawyers’ charges. Explore topics such as a Guide to the Review Office Web Page, tips for booking a review, forms for reviews, responding to a client-requested review, the time limit and limitation period, service of documents for a review, and adjournments. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 54 minutes.
