Retainer Agreements
Questioning for Discovery and Beyond (On-Demand)
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In this presentation, Vivian Stevenson QC discusses different approaches to questioning and how they can be used to help your case.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2016.
The total running time is approximately 58 minutes.
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Patrick Kirwin, Kirwin LLP
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Vivian Stevenson QC, Duncan Craig LLP
06/2023
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Practice Foundations: Wills and Special Family Situations (On-Demand)
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It is important to understand a client’s family situations to effectively advise the client when drafting a will. This presentation analyzes unique family situations, such as second marriages, and explores planning options for these situations.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on March 9, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Wills.
The total running time is approximately 52 minutes.
Faculty
Chairs
Doris Bonora KC, Dentons Canada LLP
Rhonda Johnson, Dentons Canada LLP
Presenters
Barbara J. Kimmitt KC, Bennett Jones LLP
Barbara J. Stratton KC, Bennett Jones LLP
06/2023
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Questioning of Expert Witnesses (On-Demand)
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In this presentation, Joseph Miller QC discusses different issues around how to examine a professional or expert witness.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2016.
The total running time is approximately 51 minutes.
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Patrick Kirwin, Kirwin LLP
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Joseph Miller QC, Weir Bowen LLP
06/2023
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Practice Foundations: Sample Clauses for Estate Planning (On-Demand)
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It is important to understand potential clauses that may be included in a will in order to properly advise clients when drafting or interpreting a will. This presentation explores key provisions of a will, including:
Personal representative and trustee
Transfer of personal property
Loans to children
Gifts to beneficiaries
Mutual will
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on March 9, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Wills
The total running time is approximately 1 hour 2 minutes.
Faculty
Chairs
Doris Bonora KC, Dentons Canada LLP
Rhonda Johnson, Dentons Canada LLP
Presenters
Barbara J. Kimmitt KC, Bennett Jones LLP
Barbara J. Stratton KC, Bennett Jones LLP
06/2023
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Practice Foundations: Testamentary Capacity (On-Demand)
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Understanding the legal test for capacity is important when drafting a will for a client, when attacking a will based on the testator’s incapacity, or when defending a will that is being attacked based on the testator’s incapacity. This presentation explores the requirements to establish testamentary capacity and analyzes key case law where capacity was at issue.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on March 9, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Wills.
The total running time is approximately 29 minutes.
Faculty
Chairs
Doris Bonora KC, Dentons Canada LLP
Rhonda Johnson, Dentons Canada LLP
Presenters
Barbara J. Kimmitt KC, Bennett Jones LLP
Barbara J. Stratton KC, Bennett Jones LLP
06/2023
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Practice Foundations Wills: Client Intake Part 2 (On-Demand)
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Practice Foundations: Wills Client Intake Part 2, emphasizes the client intake process from an estate litigation perspective.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on March 9, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Wills.
The total running time is approximately 1 hour, 24 minutes.
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Chairs
Doris Bonora KC, Dentons Canada LLP
Rhonda Johnson, Dentons Canada LLP
Presenters
Barbara J. Kimmitt KC, Bennett Jones LLP
Barbara J. Stratton KC, Bennett Jones LLP
06/2023
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Practice Foundations Wills: Client Intake Part 1 (On-Demand)
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Developing protocols and systems leads to effective file management in a wills and estates practice. Part one of this two-part series explores key processes for client intake in a wills practice, with a special emphasis on:
Conflict searches and Law Society requirements
Engagement letters
Gathering information
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on March 9, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Wills.
The total running time is approximately 1 hour, 19 minutes.
Faculty
Chairs
Doris Bonora KC, Dentons Canada LLP
Rhonda Johnson, Dentons Canada LLP
Presenters
Barbara J. Kimmitt KC, Bennett Jones LLP
Barbara J. Stratton KC, Bennett Jones LLP
06/2023
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Human Rights Protections After Schrenk (On-Demand)
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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 to five years since?
This webinar will review the post-Schrenk case law to answer questions such as:
Are decision makers properly applying the majority’s decision?
Are any decision makers following the concurring or the dissenting reasons?
Has the reasoning in Schrenk been applied to any other protected areas?
What impact has Schrenk had?
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on May 24, 2023.
The total running time is approximately 41 minutes.
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Leanne Monsma, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
06/2023
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To Disclose or Not To Disclose: Applications of Privilege (On-Demand)
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It is important for lawyers to understand the scope of privilege, so its protection can be appropriately invoked and not accidentally lost. This presentation explores the top things lawyers need to know about privilege in civil litigation matters, including the following:
Types of privilege
Improper claims of privilege
Waiving privilege
Common privilege issues and practical applications to address them.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on February 28, 2023.
The total running time is approximately 53 minutes.
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Donna C. Purcell KC, Donna Purcell QC Law
06/2023
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Adoption Law for Legal Support Staff (On-Demand)
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Adoptions are unique from other family law applications. This webinar will explore key adoption law topics for legal support staff, including:
An overview of the legal context of adoptions
Suggestions for streamlining the use and understanding of adoption forms
An explanation of the different types of adoptions
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on February 22, 2023.
The total running time is approximately 1 hour, 2 minutes.
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Michael R. Low, Richard A. Low & Company LLP
Richard A. Low, Richard A. Low & Company LLP
06/2023
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Wills and Estates: Case Law Update (On-Demand)
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Alberta courts have provided counsel with helpful guidance for solicitors and litigators practicing in wills and estates. This presentation explores some recent cases and includes comments on costs in estate litigation, pre-death financial disclosure of a testator, capacity to execute a transfer of land, the presumption of validity and the appropriate test for a trial, and the test for removal of an executor or trustee.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on June 13, 2023.
The total running time is approximately 1 hour.
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Maya Claire Gordon, Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP
06/2023
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The Public Guardian and the Personal Directives Act (On-Demand)
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In this presentation, Lincoln Mar provides an overview of the process of appointing the Public Guardian.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2016.
The total running time is approximately 46 minutes.
Faculty
Chair
Farha Salim, Field LLP
Presenter
Lincoln C. Mar, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
06/2023
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