When your clients find themselves in disputes, you want to help resolve them as efficiently and effectively as possible. You need to be at the top of your game in civil procedure knowledge and civil advocacy skills. We can assist you with both.
April 2019
Civil Advocacy Series: Getting at the Facts (Red Deer)
Understanding the facts is critical for all civil litigators. In this skills-focused program, learn techniques that will assist you in the various fact-finding stages of civil litigation matters. Develop the confidence to elicit the facts that best support your case and to address those facts that do not.
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Questioning (Edmonton)
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.
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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.
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Provincial Court Civil Practice (Calgary)
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.
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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.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (Calgary)
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.
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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.
Find out more »October 2020
Business Fundamentals for Lawyers Part 1: Introduction to Financial Statements – Webinar
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 the types of assurance that accountants can provide. Faculty Presenter Darrell Wiens, CPA, CA, MNP LLP
Find out more »November 2020
Business Fundamentals for Lawyers Part 2: Financial Statement Analysis – Webinar
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 analysis to uncover insights and understand the story behind the numbers. You may also be interested in… Business Fundamentals for Lawyers Part 4: Business Continuity…
Find out more »Rules of Court 2020 Part 1 – Webinar
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 use of expert witnesses, and the rules relating to experts, in both the pre-trial and trial context The “drop dead” rule and dismissal for long…
Find out more »Rules of Court 2020 Part 2 – Webinar
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 and summary judgment (with members of the Court of Queen’s Bench, including when and how to use these tools effectively) Service ex juris, jurisdiction applications,…
Find out more »Business Fundamentals for Lawyers Part 3: Introduction to Business Valuations – Webinar
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 report is organized and delivered to the reader. Explore qualitative considerations and identify common mistakes. You may also be interested in… Business Fundamentals for Lawyers…
Find out more »Effective Oral Advocacy from Remote – Webinar
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 the Court of Appeal of Alberta and the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta to discuss the judiciary’s perspective on what you can do to…
Find out more »To See or Not to See: The Impact of Without Prejudice Offers to Settle on Future Costs Awards – Webinar
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 potential downstream effects of these efforts. Explore costs consequences of without prejudice offers to settle and Calderbank offers, as well as consider the possible repercussions of recent…
Find out more »January 2021
Civil Litigation Series Part 1 – The Business of Law – Retainer Agreements and Tips for Building a Practice – Webinar
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. 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 a successful estate practice and will share his insights and experiences. Faculty Chair Françoise H. Belzil, Biamonte LLP Presenter Malkit Atwal, Field LLP
Find out more »Family Law Fundamentals – Webinar
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 violence, and more. Topics: Adult interdependent partners and property and support contracts Court processes and running a litigation practice during the COVID-19 pandemic, including strategies…
Find out more »Civil Litigation Series Part 3 – E-Mediation – Webinar
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. 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 presenter, Brad Mustard, for a discussion on the process of online mediations. Topics: Overview of online mediation Preparing your client for online mediation Strategies for successful…
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Preventing Fraud and Disputes in Contracts and Agreements – Webinar
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Learn how accountants and finance professionals view due diligence, drafting agreements, and contractual compliance. Errors and omissions can easily contribute to disputes and litigation. Explore a series of real-life examples to see what went wrong and how issues could have been avoided. The devil is in the details! Attendees will explore 4 key stages during the lifecycle of an agreement where…
Find out more »Civil Litigation Series Part 4 – Standing, Conflicts and Litigation Representatives in Estate Litigation – Webinar
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. The recording is now available as a Webinar on Demand. Attend this session to explore key aspects of estate litigation. Oftentimes, a representative is asked to wear more than one hat; be it executor, spouse, parent, or more. Consider how to navigate the potential conflicts and issues that can arise in light of this. Discuss topics such as whose name to put on the court document, who you need to serve,…
Find out more »Civil Litigation Series Part 5 – Views from the Bench – Webinar
About Faculty About This event has passed. Click here for the on-demand program. In this lunchtime webinar series, seasoned practitioners will share their knowledge and experience on topics including the business of law, questioning, how to prove facts, admitting evidence at trial, effective advocacy, and mediation in an online world. You may also be interested in additional titles in this series. Click here for information on upcoming sessions and dates. If multiple lawyers or staff members from your firm…
Find out more »Labour & Employment Update 2021 Part 1 – Webinar
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand program. Explore an update on human rights. Consider potential future implications on workplace safety, employer rights, disability, and more arising from the current global pandemic. Hear about the changes at the Alberta Human Rights Commission with Michael Gottheil, Chief of the Commission and Tribunals.Topics:Human Rights UpdatePoor performance and human rights’ complaintsSexual harassment claimsCase law update on the duty to accommodateImpact on the work environment in light of the Black…
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Civil Litigation Series Part 6 – 33 Ways to Prove a Fact – Webinar
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. In this lunchtime webinar series, seasoned practitioners will share their knowledge and experience on topics including the business of law, questioning, how to prove facts, admitting evidence at trial, effective advocacy, and mediation in an online world. You may also be interested in additional titles in this series. Click here for information on upcoming sessions and dates. If multiple lawyers or staff members from your…
Find out more »Labour & Employment Update 2021 Part 2 – Webinar
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. Discuss updates to employment law and recent amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act with seasoned faculty. Also consider “A View from the Bench” with Justice Kevin P. Feehan. Topics:Employment Law UpdateCase law update on employment law issuesTermination payProper draft of employment clausesWrongful dismissal damagesLiability for unauthorized overtimeMitigation and fixed term employeesConstructive dismissalOccupational Health and Safety UpdateRecent amendments on Occupational Health and Safety ActRecent sentencing developmentsWork refusals…
Find out more »Civil Litigation Series Part 7 – Virtual Questioning – Webinar
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. In this lunchtime webinar series, seasoned practitioners will share their knowledge and experience on topics including the business of law, questioning, how to prove facts, admitting evidence at trial, effective advocacy, and mediation in an online world. You may also be interested in additional titles in this series. Click here for information on upcoming sessions and dates. If multiple lawyers or staff members from…
Find out more »Court of Queen’s Bench E-Filing – Webinar
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. Join Court of Queen’s Bench staff for an in-depth discussion on email filing at the Court. As a result of the global pandemic, there have been a number of changes to court filing this past year, including the addition of email filing. Attend this program to gain an understanding of the current document requirements for filing, the email filing process, and upcoming changes. Consider common errors…
Find out more »Civil Litigation Series Part 8 – Derivative Actions – Webinar
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. In this lunchtime webinar series, seasoned practitioners will share their knowledge and experience on topics including the business of law, questioning, how to prove facts, admitting evidence at trial, effective advocacy, and mediation in an online world. You may also be interested in additional titles in this series. Click here for information on upcoming sessions and dates. If multiple lawyers or staff members from your…
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Mindfulness and Lawyer Well-Being – Webinar
About Faculty About Date: April 12, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: $29 + GST It is often easy to overlook the impact of mounting workloads, multiple demands, and stressful environments on your ability to perform. Mindfulness can turn these workplace challenges into opportunities by helping you to work with your innate qualities, be less reactive, and appreciate different perspectives for healthier workplace interactions. The benefits of mindfulness are especially important in this age of COVID-19. We are pleased to have Professor…
Find out more »Civil Litigation Series Part 9 – Written Advocacy – Webinar
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. In this lunchtime webinar series, seasoned practitioners will share their knowledge and experience on topics including the business of law, questioning, how to prove facts, admitting evidence at trial, effective advocacy, and mediation in an online world. You may also be interested in additional titles in this series. Click here for information on upcoming sessions and dates. If multiple lawyers or staff members from your…
Find out more »Seminars on Demand
Seminar on Demand - An Introduction to the Tax Court of CanadaSeminar on Demand - Provincial Court Jurisdiction, Triage, and Resolution Tracks
Seminar on Demand - Provincial Court Mediation and Pre-trial Conferences
Seminar on Demand - Regulations Governing the Practice and Procedures for Civil Matters in the Provincial Court of Alberta
Seminar on Demand - Provincial Court Trial Preparation and Conduct of a Trial
Seminar on Demand - An Overview of Provincial Court Civil Matters from an Administrator’s Perspective
Seminar on Demand - Costs in the Provincial Court of Alberta
Seminar on Demand - Case Management: Dealing with Limitations, Deadlines, and Delay on Civil Litigation Files
Seminar on Demand - Drafting Pleadings, Affidavits, and Briefs: What You Need to Know (and a Few Things You Should Know)
Seminar on Demand - Complex Litigation
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Publications
Alberta Civil Practice Manual (Hardcopy and Electronic Format)Alberta Civil Practice Manual (Electronic Format)
Alberta Foreclosure Forms (Hardcopy and Electronic Format)
Alberta Foreclosure Forms (Electronic Format)
Civil Litigation Fundamentals (Hardcopy and Electronic Format)
Civil Litigation Fundamentals (Electronic Format)
Collections Fundamentals (Electronic Format)
Collections Fundamentals (Hardcopy and Electronic Format)
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Program Papers
Shaping the Facts from the Outset – Effective PleadingsProvincial Court Pre-trial Conferences
Anton Piller Orders
Regulations Governing the Practice and Procedures for Civil Matters in the Provincial Court of Alberta
Principles of Natural Justice
Provincial Court Trial Preparation and Conduct of a Trial
Procedural Considerations in Oppression Claims and Derivative Actions
An Overview of Provincial Court Civil Matters from an Administrator’s Perspective
Investigations under the Business Corporations Act
Costs in the Provincial Court of Alberta
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Complimentary Resources
Questioning: Success in ChambersJurisdiction of the Provincial Court of Alberta
“The Vineyard Revitalisation” – A Tangled Tale, to Consider Client Discovery and Counselling, and Goal Implementation Strategies
Changes to the Alberta Insurance Act
Can you Have Your Cake and Eat it Too?: The Deductibility of Future Benefits From SEF 44 Claims
Breaking the Service Mould
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