Any real estate transaction requires careful consideration of a variety of elements. We have seminars and resources to help keep you sharp.
April 2019
Effective Legal Support: Commercial Law (Edmonton)
Discuss common commercial and corporate transactions such as the purchase and sale of shares, corporate restructuring, and transactions related to tangible assets. Discuss tips for better document drafting. Consider post-closing procedures and responsibilities and how to update minute books. Explore common roadblocks in commercial and corporate law and develop strategies to handle difficult issues.
Find out more »Effective Legal Support: Commercial Law (Calgary)
Register for Effective Legal Support: Commercial Law and Effective Legal Support: Corporate Law for extra savings. Click here for more information. Date: April 30, 2019 Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, 1000 Glenmore Court SE Early Bird Price: $265 + GST (Register on or before April 9, 2019) Regular Price: $295 + GST NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format. This program is also offered in Edmonton. LESA offers the following discounts:…
Find out more »March 2020
Commercial Real Estate for Legal Support Staff (Edmonton)
Explore common issues in commercial real estate and commercial leasing, including review of the agreement, due diligence and searches, closing, and reporting.
Find out more »POSTPONED Commercial Real Estate for Legal Support Staff (Calgary)
Explore common issues in commercial real estate and commercial leasing, including review of the agreement, due diligence and searches, closing, and reporting.
Find out more »October 2020
Commercial Real Estate: Leasing
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 with Residential Real Estate: Avoiding Problems that Lead to Conflict & Liability) Location: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta Analyze the lifecycle of commercial…
Find out more »Residential Real Estate: Avoiding Problems that Lead to Conflict & Liability
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 combined with Commercial Real Estate: Leasing) Location: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta Unexpected issues can arise in seemingly straightforward real estate matters. Develop…
Find out more »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 »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 »December 2020
Independent Legal Advice – Adjusting the Duty of Care to Different Transactions – Webinar
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 how to sue lawyers who get it wrong. Faculty Presenter John E.S. Poyser, The Wealth & Estate Law Group
Find out more »Business Fundamentals for Lawyers Part 4: Business Continuity Planning and Digital Transformation – Webinar
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
Find out more »April 2021
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…
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Seminar on Demand - Commercial Real Estate Purchase and Sale TransactionsSeminar on Demand - Role of Support Staff in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Seminar on Demand - Commercial Lending
Seminar on Demand - Condominium Law Update
Seminar on Demand - Legalization of Marijuana
Seminar on Demand - Real Estate Fundamentals
Seminar on Demand - Real Estate Essentials
Seminar on Demand - Top 10+ (Things Every Lawyer Should Know)
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Publications
Alberta Foreclosure Forms (Hardcopy and Electronic Format)Alberta Real Estate Practice Manual (Hardcopy and Electronic Format)
Alberta Real Estate Practice Manual (Electronic Format)
Real Estate Fundamentals (Electronic Format)
Alberta Foreclosure Forms (Electronic Format)
Real Estate Fundamentals (Hardcopy and Electronic Format)
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Program Papers
Cannabis: Challenges in Multi-Unit HousingCo-Operation or Co-Op(t)eration: Mandatory ADR Case Law/Procedure Review and General Discussion
A Time to Get Together: A Lawyer’s Role in Mediation
Commonplace, but Not Routine: Make the Most of Your Mediation
Reintroduction of the Mandatory ADR Rules: A Mediator’s Perspective on the Available Processes and Behaviours for Success
How Parenting Mediators Can Help Parties Rebuild Trust
Commercial Real Estate Purchase and Sale Transactions
Role of Support Staff in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Commercial Lending
Overview of Commercial Title Insurance
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Complimentary Resources
Why Property Rights Still MatterReal Estate Fraud: How to Identify Risk and Avoid Becoming a Victim
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