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Drowning in Disclosure – Some Practical Tips on How to Organize a Family Law File to Stay Sane (On-Demand) About Faculty About Review practical suggestions on how to organize a file and stay on top of document management, and discover tips that can be implemented even without the aid of an expensive IT system. Topics include, a discussion of file structures, file naming conventions, and saving emails, attachments, and documents. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 42 minutes. Faculty Presenter Lynsey Mincher, Mincher Koeman LLP
03/2023
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Mediation and Arbitration: Shielding Neutrality (On-Demand) About Faculty About Review the role of a legal assistant or paralegal during mediation or arbitration, considering issues from both the intake and requesting perspective. Focus on how assistants play a role in helping the lawyer they work with maintain the impartiality and neutrality they are required to maintain as a mediator or arbitrator. Discuss pre-, during-, and post- mediation/arbitration concerns, including information collection, conflicts, scheduling, sending formal correspondence and documentation, and more. Materials include quick reference checklists and a sample booking sheet precedent. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 17 minutes. Faculty Presenters Tayla Ashmore, Widdowson Kachur Ostwald Menzies LLP Miranda Asselstine, Kahane Law Office
03/2023
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A Great and Sudden Change: Changes to the Family Property Act and the Divorce Act in 2020 (On-Demand) About Faculty About This on-demand program informs paralegals about changes to the Family Property Act and the Divorce Act, aiming to equip paralegals with the knowledge needed to provide enhanced service to clients and practical assistance to lawyers in light of legislative changes. The presentation is meant to introduce the changes that will most affect practices on a day-to-day basis. Topics address terminology changes, definitions, relationship interdependence, property exemptions, client duties and obligations, best interests of the child, parenting orders, contact orders, and relocation. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 51 minutes. Faculty Presenter Catherine A. Regier, Pritchard & Co. Law Firm LLP
03/2023
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Exemptions and Cohabiting – Issues Under the New Family Property Act (On-Demand) About Faculty About Explore how the Family Property Act (FPA) that came into force January 1, 2020 affects the requirements for establishing exemptions of pre-relationship assets. Consider how the language of the FPA creates challenges for establishing valuation dates and examines how case law from various jurisdictions have dealt with such issues as a starting point to assess how Alberta courts may move forward in looking at these issues with the implementation of the FPA. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November, 2019. Total running time is 51 minutes. Faculty Presenter Tina Huizinga, Huizinga Di Toppa Coles & Layton
03/2023
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Contributions and Distributions: When Will Courts Consider Unequal Divisions of Matrimonial Property? (On-Demand) About Faculty About Explore how existing Matrimonial Property Act section 8 requirements to divide property in a “just and equitable” manner have been addressed in several major cases from 2018 and 2019. Review section 8 amendments in the new Family Property Act, in effect January 1, 2020, and speculate on what will be considered by the courts and practitioners moving forward as case law continues to evolve. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November, 2019. Total running time is 47 minutes. Faculty Presenter Christopher A. Jackson, Jackson Law
03/2023
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From Kerr to Eternity: An Overview of the New Family Property Act in Alberta (On-Demand) About Faculty About Explore how the Family Property Act (FPA) legislation, which took effect January 1, 2020, brings unmarried couples living together under the same property sharing scheme as married couples. Discuss adult interdependent partners, relationships of interdependence, domestic and economic units, and joint family ventures; issues related to transition times, declarations of irreconcilability, separation dates, and property sharing; and how the FPA extends requirements to cover certain family law agreements, like cohabitation and separation agreements. The materials also provide an overview of how FPA changes will impact other statutes. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in November, 2019. Total running time is 2 hours, 5 minutes. Faculty Presenters Michelle J. Bailey, Moe Hannah LLP Scot Menzies, Widdowson Kachur Ostwald Menzies LLP
03/2023
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How and When You Can Fix Mistakes: Rectification, Rescission, and Other Tools (On-Demand) About Faculty About Review case law and highlight some of the legal tools for fixing mistakes in corporate and commercial documents, including common law rectification, rescission, and some provisions of the Business Corporations Act. The materials also include suggestions for how to deal with mistakes both during the drafting process and after it is completed. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October, 2019. Total running time is 35 minutes. Faculty Presenter MaryAnne Loney, McLennan Ross LLP
03/2023
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Tax Tips and Traps: Charting a Path during the Sale of Business Assets (On-Demand) About Faculty About Review some fundamental asset sale tax concepts to help corporate lawyers understand the basic tax consequences that could arise from the sale. Topics include classification of property, depreciable versus non-depreciable capital property, drafting tips and traps, earn-outs and contingent considerations, restrictive covenants, common tax elections, and hybrid sales. Comments focus on transactions involving a private corporation selling all the assets used in an active business carried on in Canada. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October, 2019. Total running time is 39 minutes. Faculty Presenter Jeremy L. Comeau, Felesky Flynn LLP
03/2023
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Purchase and Sale of Shares (On-Demand) About Faculty About Explore common income tax considerations that arise in share purchase transactions, with an emphasis on particularly important items for non-tax practitioners to understand. Discuss general income tax considerations and specific considerations for non-arm’s length purchase transactions. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October, 2019. Total running time is 42 minutes. Faculty Presenter Jessica L. Fabbro, Dentons Canada LLP
03/2023
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The Income Tax Act: Drafting Considerations for Section 85 Rollovers (On-Demand) About Faculty About Discuss the context on section 85 of the Income Tax Act for drafting purposes. Identify situations where a section 85 rollover can be used as a tax planning tool, review legislative requirements and mechanics of the provision, and consider related income tax and sales tax matters. Discuss how to document a section 85 rollover transaction against this technical background. Practical aides are also provided in the form of checklists and precedents, including a sample share structure, a sample resolution of the directors, and a sample section 85 transfer agreement. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October, 2019. Total running time is 37 minutes. Faculty Presenter Colleen Ma, Miller Thomson LLP
03/2023
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The Income Tax Act: Section 86 in Practice (On-Demand) About Faculty About Discuss how section 86 of the Income Tax Act allows for the exchange of shares within the same corporation to occur on a tax-deferred basis when certain criteria are met. Identify how section 86 differs from section 51, note certain issues and situations to watch for, discuss the implications of the tax on split income (TOSI) regime, outline considerations when working with accountant, share best practices to implement in anticipation of Canada Revenue Agency review of section 86 transactions, and summarize post-transaction issues and opportunities. A standard share exchange agreement is also provided. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October, 2019. Total running time is 50 minutes. Faculty Presenter Matt Sharp, GGT Chartered Professional Accountants
03/2023
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An Introduction to Tax-Deferred Share Exchanges and Section 51 (On-Demand) About Faculty About Discuss the purpose of a tax-deferred share exchange and identify some fundamental concepts for planning and implementing a share exchange. Explore the technical requirements and mechanics of section 51 of the Income Tax Act. Review some practical issues that arise in planning or documenting a section 51 share exchange. This presentation also includes a set of example documents for the implementation of a basic section 51 exchange of common shares for preferred shares by an individual shareholder. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October, 2019. Total running time is 40 minutes. Faculty Presenter Scott McCamis, MLT Aikins LLP
03/2023
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