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Meet the Presenter: Deirdre M.I. McKenna KC | Practice Foundations: Civil Litigation File Strategy
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 on the topic for us on June 20 at noon. Intended for lawyers in their early years of practice, or …
Commercial Litigation Symposium
Geared towards experienced commercial litigators, this program will incorporate roundtable and presenter-led large group discussions on a variety of topics. Attendees will engage with faculty in discussions on: Anton Piller Orders Norwich Orders and evidence from non-parties (Rules 5.13 and 6.8) Pierringer Agreements and Mary Carter Agreements Mareva Injunctions and …
Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff (Edmonton & Livestream)
Legal support staff are integral to a successful law practice. LESA’s upcoming program, Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff, provides attendees with comprehensive learnings to become efficient and effective as support staff in any area of law. Our presenter, Ashley Stasiewich, has structured this program to explore foundational topics, …
Bill C-27: Artificial Intelligence in Canada
In the last few months, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has been heavily featured in mainstream discourse. OpenAI’s recent release of ChatGPT, in particular, has sparked discussion on its use by students, businesses, and law firms. In July 2022, the Canadian government responded to the rise in AI technology and introduced the …
Practice Foundations: Civil Litigation File Strategy
Understanding how to develop an effective file strategy for civil litigation matters is key. We are excited to announce a new webinar this spring intended for lawyers in their early years of practice or for those looking to revisit the basics. This program will be presented by Deirdre M.I. McKenna …
Stop Chasing Squirrels: Top Tips for Managing Time & Distractions
Guest Author: Paul Unger, Affinity Consulting Group 150 emails, … 50 instant messages, … 20 telephone calls, … 15 walk-in interruptions, … 25 social media notifications, … 50 internet curiosity breaks, … that totals over 300 digital interruptions. Most lawyers are interrupted every 2-3 minutes! In a 2007 Microsoft Corp. …
Personal Injury and Insurance Update
Insurance Act amendments came into force in 2020. Consider how these changes impact the type of injuries included in the general damages cap, the number and role of experts called at trial, and the application of pre-judgment interest on non-pecuniary damages. Offered in both Edmonton and online via livestream, this program will …
Justice Statutes Amendment Act Introduces Several Changes to Alberta’s Legislations
On December 15, 2022, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act (“the Act”) received royal assent, updating the Legislative Assembly Amendment Act, the Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act, the Provincial Court (Civil Claims Limit) Amendment Act, the Referendum Act, the Sale of Goods Act, and the Trustee Act. The most relevant amendments to legal …
