Due Diligence
Uncovering the Truth: Finding Hidden Assets in Divorce Matters
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07/2025
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On the Move: Navigating Relocation and Mobility Rights in Family Law
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Navigating relocation and mobility issues in family law can be complex and emotionally charged—especially when parenting time and decision-making authority are at stake. This webinar will explore the following topics:What’s new? What’s not? How the relocation framework to assess best interests from Gordon v Goertz is refined by the Divorce ActRelocation versus Change in Residence: How to tell the difference and ensure compliance with notice requirementsExploring the burden of proof imposed by the Divorce Act, including how to assess whether a parent has “substantially equal” or the “vast majority” of time with a child
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Camille Boyer, Crossroads Law
07/2025
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Foreclosures: Intersection of Real Estate and Civil Litigation
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07/2025
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Braiding Legal Traditions: Indigenous Laws and the Courts (On-Demand)
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Understanding the relationship between Indigenous legal traditions and Canadian-made law is important for legal professionals across all practice areas. Explore:
The differences between Indigenous law and Aboriginal law
The interplay between Indigenous law and Canadian legislation
The courts’ treatment of the assertion of Indigenous law
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on June 18, 2025. Total running time is 50 minutes.
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Prof. Hadley Friedland, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law
07/2025
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Corporate Bylaws (On-Demand)
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While a corporation is not required to have bylaws, they are often used to formalize procedures and govern how various powers should be exercised. Explore the role of bylaws and how they are passed, and common and less common corporate bylaws.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting on June 5, 2025. Total running time is 48 minutes.
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
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Kevin J. Smith, Witten LLP
06/2025
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Articles of Incorporation for an Alberta Corporation (On-Demand)
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You have seen and perhaps even prepared a corporation’s articles of incorporation. But do you understand them, know what the various provisions mean, and have a clear sense as to when to use certain clauses and when to not use them? Explore key components of articles of incorporation by walking through a precedent step-by-step.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting on June 5, 2025. Total running time is 28 minutes.
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
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Kent J. McSporran, Bryan and Company LLP
06/2025
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Navigating Dividends (On-Demand)
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Explore the essentials of dividends, with topics including:
An overview of dividends
Who can declare dividends
Stock dividends
Eligible dividends
Capital dividends
Deemed dividends
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting on June 5, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
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John W. McClure, Greenfields Law
06/2025
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Unanimous Shareholder Agreements: A Primer (On-Demand)
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Unanimous shareholder agreements are powerful tools in corporate governance which blend contract law with statutory authority. Explore the legal framework for USAs in Alberta, their practical applications, and the key considerations shareholders and advisors should bear in mind when negotiating and relying on them.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting on June 5, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 20 minutes.
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
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Jeffrey R. Fixsen, Duncan Craig LLP
06/2025
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Corporate Drafting: Resolutions (On-Demand)
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It is important for junior corporate solicitors to understand the essentials of drafting resolutions. By walking through precedent resolutions, explore strategies for drafting clear resolutions, common terms included in resolutions, and key considerations for deciding when a resolution is needed or not.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting on June 5, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
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Gavin A. Millan, Bennett Jones LLP
06/2025
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Fundamental Changes: Part 14 of the Alberta Business Corporations Act (On-Demand)
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Part 14 of the Alberta Business Corporations Act outlines essential information on fundamental changes to a corporation. Through the lens of part 14, explore fundamental changes including amendment of articles, amalgamation, change of jurisdiction, extraordinary sale, lease, or exchange, and shareholders right to dissent.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting on June 5, 2025. Total running time is 35 minutes.
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
06/2025
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