Specialized Areas of Law
Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews
Focusing on the early years of practice, this program will explore the law of judicial review. It will also delve into mechanics and procedure, including statutory and common law requirements. ...
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Human Rights Protections: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal v Schrenk
In 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal v. Schrenk.[1] LESA’s upcoming webinar: Human Rights Protections After Schrenk examines how this decision ...
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Nuances in Cannabis & Employment Law
Substance addiction is considered a disability under Canadian human rights law and is a protected ground of discrimination.[1] Cannabis usage qualifying as a prima facie substance addiction and disability is ...
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Human Rights Protections After Schrenk
On December 15, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal v Schrenk. How have decision makers across Canada interpreted and applied Schrenk in the close ...
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Updates in Alberta Courts: E-Filing Documents & Revisions to Family Practice
Commencing November 1, 2022, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has released updates to email filing procedures and Family Practice Note 4. The Court of King’s Bench Administration began ...
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Now Free of Charge | Notarizing and Commissioning Documents
LESA is excited to offer our on-demand program, “Notarizing and Commissioning Documents,” free of charge to support Alberta’s emerging legal professionals. Even the most routine law office tasks can lead ...
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New Webinar | Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming part of our digital infrastructure and is increasingly woven into aspects of daily life, including in the practice of law. AI has the potential to ...
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The Connection Between CERB Repayments & Employment Law
In 2020, the government implemented the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) plan to assist Canadians coping with employment loss caused by the global pandemic. Now in 2022, many Canadians are ...
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What Non-IP Lawyers Need to Know About IP Law
Intellectual property law arises across many practice areas, but not all circumstances require a specialized IP lawyer. With the increasing prevalence of IP and technology in corporate transactions and litigation, ...
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Bill S-5: Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Amendments
In April 2022 the second reading of Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act was completed. On June 9th, the Bill was reviewed by the Senate Standing ...
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