General Knowledge
Digital Afterlife: Navigating Online Assets in Estate Planning (On-Demand)
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From cryptocurrencies to social media accounts, digital assets are becoming a crucial part of estate planning and it is important that wills and estates practitioners understand how to address them. Explore the landscape of access to digital assets, the gaps therein, and review some recommendations on how to best serve your clients.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 22, 2025. Total running time is 48 minutes.
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Colleen Feehan, Feehan Law Office
05/2025
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Effective Legal Support: Non-Contentious Estate Matters (On-Demand)
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Estate matters may be ‘non-contentious,’ but navigating them efficiently requires precision and expertise. This on-demand program equips legal support staff with the essential knowledge and practical skills to streamline estate administration and avoid common pitfalls, with topics including:
The role of legal support staff
An overview of surrogate forms for non-contentious matters
Key changes arising from the Surrogate Digital Service
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 14, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 2 minutes.
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Anna-May Choles, Rackel & Company LLP
Karen M. Rackel KC, Rackel & Company LLP
Robbi Bitner, Rackel & Company LLP
05/2025
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Grandparents’ Rights in Alberta: Navigating Access and Custody Challenges (On-Demand)
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The rights of grandparents to have contact with their grandchildren is becoming an increasingly significant legal issue in Alberta. As family dynamics evolve and cases of estrangement, separation, or the death of parent become more common, questions around the legal standing of grandparents and their rights under the law have gained greater attention within the courts in Alberta. Explore the current legal framework governing grandparents’ contact rights, key case law developments, and the process by which grandparents can seek contact through the courts.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 13, 2025. Total running time is 47 minutes.
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Ashley R. Wilson, Crossroads Law
05/2025
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Costs in Family Law: To Claim or Not to Claim – That Is the Question (On-Demand)
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Should costs in family law matters be treated differently than in regular civil litigation matters? Explore the issue and review a roadmap of costs considerations on interim applications, at trial, and in arbitrations. Examine helpful tips when making cost submissions in family law matters.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Costs on May 6, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 2 minutes.
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Hon. Robert A. Graesser KC, Vogel LLP | Retired Justice, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
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Tina Huizinga KC, Tina Huizinga PC
05/2025
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Double Down: Formal Offers and Calderbank Offers (On-Demand)
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Costs incentivize parties to settle and the risk or fear of costs can be used as part of a broader litigation strategy to encourage settlement early in the dispute process. Explore formal offers to settle and Calderbank offers and provide a comparison of the two options, along with factors to consider when deciding which to employ and when.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Costs on May 6, 2025. Total running time is 46 minutes.
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Hon. Robert A. Graesser KC, Vogel LLP | Retired Justice, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
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Edward (Ted) R. Feehan KC, Duncan Craig LLP
05/2025
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Costs Alberta Style (On-Demand)
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Explore the law of costs in Alberta through the dual lenses of Schedule C of the Alberta Rules of Court and the post-McCallister case law. Topics covered include a discussion of costs generally, settlement using court process, lump sum costs, percentage indemnity, security for costs, and tips for litigators.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Costs on May 6, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 13 minutes.
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Hon. Robert A. Graesser KC, Vogel LLP | Retired Justice, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
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Hon. Robert A. Graesser KC, Vogel LLP | Retired Justice, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
05/2025
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Costs in Arbitration Proceedings (On-Demand)
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Under the Arbitration Act, there are two provisions which have direct application to the issue of costs: sections 53 and 55. A few other provisions might be engaged in certain circumstances. Review that statutory authority and considers how it might inform or shape arguments relating to costs in arbitration proceedings.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Costs on May 6, 2025. Total running time is 52 minutes.
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Hon. Robert A. Graesser KC, Vogel LLP | Retired Justice, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
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Louis M.H. Belzil KC, Louis Belzil Professional Corporation
05/2025
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Understanding an Assessment Officer’s Jurisdiction and Discretion (On-Demand)
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Assessment officers derive their authority solely from the Rules of Court. An understanding of their authority and its limits is a prerequisite to successfully advancing or challenging cost claims. Examine relevant rules and judicial authorities that have interpreted or affected the application of some of these rules. Facilitate the resolution of costs issues, guide counsel in the preparation of submissions for costs assessments, and suggest arguments that might otherwise be overlooked.
This presentation also includes a questions and answers panel discussion.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Costs on May 6, 2025. Total running time is 56 minutes.
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Hon. Robert A. Graesser KC, Vogel LLP | Retired Justice, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
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Dennis F. Pawlowski, Retired Review Officer, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
05/2025
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Costs in Estate Litigation (On-Demand)
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While estate litigation is part of civil litigation generally, nevertheless, it has quirks of its own, including how costs are awarded. Within the context of estate litigation, this on-demand program addresses types of costs, exceptions to the general rule, circumstances justifying costs awarded to the losing party, the interplay of the Surrogate Rules and the Alberta Rules of Court, and the Surrogate Rules dealing with Costs.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Costs on May 6, 2025. Total running time is 39 minutes.
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Hon. Robert A. Graesser KC, Vogel LLP | Retired Justice, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
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Anne S. de Villars KC, de Villars Jones LLP
05/2025
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Professional Conduct Guidance (On-Demand)
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Through an examination of the Law Society of Alberta’s disciplinary process, this on-demand program aims to improve lawyers’ understanding of the steps to take if they are subject to a complaint or are in a position where they have to report themselves to the Law Society of Alberta.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Navigating Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Closing with Confidence on May 7, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour.
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Bianca Kratt KC, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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Sandra Petersson KC, Alberta Law Reform Institute
05/2025
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Commercial Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement Insights: A Detailed Review of Critical Clauses You Can’t Overlook (On-Demand)
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While every transaction for the purchase and sale of commercial property will need to be tailored to the specific situation, key provisions exist that should be included regardless of the value of the transaction, the parties involved, or the size or type of the subject commercial property. Explore these provisions, including conditions precedent, additional covenants, representations and warranties, default provision, closing mechanics, boilerplate clauses, and post-closing matters.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Navigating Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Closing with Confidence on May 7, 2025. Total running time is 58 minutes.
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Bianca Kratt KC, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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Melissa D. Timbres, Miller Thomson LLP
05/2025
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Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Transactions (On-Demand)
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Proper due diligence is crucial in commercial real estate transactions. Examine practical insight and tips regarding the due diligence process and a lawyer’s responsibility, timing of due diligence, overview of due diligence, and suggested steps for dealing with issues.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Navigating Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Closing with Confidence on May 7, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 12 minutes.
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Bianca Kratt KC, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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Mary Jayne Assaly, Ogilvie LLP
05/2025
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