Civil Litigation
Spotlight on Chapter 11 “Service of Documents” from LESA’s Alberta Civil Practice Manual
August 10, 2023
LESA’s Alberta Civil Practice Manual was recently updated (spring 2023) thanks to the dedicated work of LESA volunteers. Nicola Cooper is an associate lawyer at Cooper & Company and assisted ...
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New Webinar | Litigating Fatal Accidents Act Claims: A Primer
August 10, 2023
Fatal accident claims are governed by very particular statutory provisions. Accordingly, it is important for lawyers litigating such claims to have a strong working knowledge of the Fatal Accidents Act. ...
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Illumination of Bias: Practical Strategies for Recognizing and Reducing Implicit Bias in the Practice of Law
August 10, 2023
One of the challenges in the practice of law is interaction between people who are different from each other in various ways. Even the simplest of encounters can leave people ...
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Hindsight is 20/20: Civil Procedure for Lawyers in their Early Years of Practice
July 28, 2023
Ever wish you could go back and give advice to your younger self? Gain the knowledge and insights of an experienced litigator with our retrospective exploration of the top things ...
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Capacity Issues in Commercial Matters
July 11, 2023
Capacity issues can arise in corporate and commercial settings as clients may, among other things, seek to sell or reorganize a business when faced with health challenges. This webinar will address ...
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Spotlight on Chapter 7: “Resolving Claims Without Full Trial” from LESA’s Alberta Civil Practice Manual
June 19, 2023
LESA’s Alberta Civil Practice Manual was recently updated (spring 2023) thanks to the dedicated work of our volunteers. Michael Bokhaut is a partner at Carbert Waite LLP and assisted with ...
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Spotlight on Chapter 8: “Trials” from LESA’s Alberta Civil Practice Manual
June 8, 2023
LESA’s Alberta Civil Practice Manual is recently updated (spring 2023) thanks to the dedicated work of our volunteers. R. Travis Bissett, partner at Stringam LLP assisted with Chapter 8 of ...
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Dealing with High Conflict Personalities
June 8, 2023
Understanding how to connect with, manage, and respond to high conflict personalities is critical for today’s lawyers. Behaviours that increase conflict can occur it many different settings, including legal disputes, ...
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Meet the Presenter: Deirdre M.I. McKenna KC | Practice Foundations: Civil Litigation File Strategy
May 29, 2023
Understanding how to develop an effective file strategy for civil litigation matters is key. We are excited to have Deirdre M.I. McKenna KC (Davidson & Williams LLP) present a webinar ...
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New Date! Commercial Litigation Symposium
May 5, 2023
Join us this fall on September 29, 2023 (either online or in-person) for an interactive program geared towards experienced commercial litigators. Attendees will engage with faculty in roundtable and presenter-led ...
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