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Latin American Heritage Month

LESA celebrates Latin American Heritage Month in Canada. October is a culturally significant month for Latinx people around the world. Towards the end of October and beginning of November, Día ...
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DiversitySpecialized Areas of Law

Canadian Islamic History Month

LESA celebrates Canadian Islamic History Month. Established in 2007, this month signifies an opportunity for Canadians to explore the rich history of Islam in Canada, and to recognize the contributions ...
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Business LawCivil Litigation

New Program Alert! Ethical Law Firm Management

It is important for lawyers engaged in law office management to understand how to balance legal and ethical obligations with business efficiency. Through the use of “short snappers”, this webinar ...
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Civil LitigationSpecialized Areas of Law

Topics Announced for Rules of Court 2024 Webinar

Curious about what the lunchtime Rules of Court 2024: Year in Review webinar will cover? Topics This year-in-review webinar will canvass the various ways that the courts, counsel, and litigants ...
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Civil LitigationSpecialized Areas of Law

Alberta Court Supports Indigenous First Nation Claim for Advanced Costs – Anderson v Alberta, 2024 ABKB 524

The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has recently granted advanced costs to an Indigenous First Nation pursuing a Treaty infringement claim against the Alberta and Canadian government. In Anderson ...
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Business LawCivil Litigation

Introducing Ben Hanuka: Franchise Terminations & Rescissions What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Volunteers are integral to the success of LESA programs. As we eagerly await LESA’s upcoming webinar, Franchise Terminations & Rescissions: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You, we would like ...
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Business LawLESA Update

Introducing Roger S. Hofer KC: Employment Law Fundamentals

Volunteers are integral to the success of LESA programs. As we eagerly await LESA’s Employment Law Fundamentals program, we would like to thank and spotlight our program chair, Roger S. ...
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Specialized Areas of Law

Case In Brief: Does the Limitation Act and Limitations of Actions Act Apply to Section 35 Claims?

In Wesley v Alberta, 2024 ABCA 276, the appellant court was tasked with determining whether claims alleging breach of treaty, unextinguished Aboriginal title, and other Aboriginal rights are statute barred ...
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Business LawCivil Litigation

Continuing Professional Development (“CPD”) Planning Now Open for 2024-2025

Calling all lawyers! The Law Society of Alberta has recently announced that all Alberta lawyers with an active status must submit an annual plan by October 1, 2024. Alberta lawyers ...
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Business LawCivil Litigation

Meet the Faculty | Franchise Terminations & Rescissions: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

LESA is pleased to introduce the faculty of our upcoming webinar, Franchise Terminations & Rescissions: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You! Lawyers representing franchisors or franchisees throughout the franchise ...
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