Retainer Agreements
This panel discussion provides a candid exploration of strategies that legal support staff can utilize when navigating relationship and communication challenges in the workplace.
06/2023
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The type of due diligence required for a transaction depends on a variety of factors. This presentation explores how to effectively conduct due diligence and how to analyze and interpret due diligence search results. It further provides practical tips on such information gathering.
06/2023
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While every corporation in Alberta must have a minute book, not all minute books look the same. This presentation looks at the statutory requirements for minute books, considers who is entitled to access minute books, and provides direction on updating and maintaining minute books. It also provides guidance and suggestions on reviewing minute books in two contexts: (1) becoming a new registered office, records office, and/or agent for service of a corporation; and (2) for transactional and/or due diligence purposes.
06/2023
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Understanding how a business is set up is key for any commercial or corporate transaction involving that business. This presentation provides an overview of different business structures, the benefits and risks of decision-making authority under each structure, and the process for registration of the business.
06/2023
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D&O liability insurance can play an important role in protecting a corporation’s directors and officers from personal financial loss. This on-demand program discusses key elements of D&O insurance coverage, including:
D&O coverage basics
Common D&O exclusions
Emerging D&O risk trends
06/2023
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Attempting to pierce the corporate veil can be risky. This on-demand program explores the history of piercing the corporate veil along with some key considerations, including:
Advantages and disadvantages associated with piercing the corporate veil
Risks associated with piercing the corporate veil
Why someone may elect to pierce the corporate veil
06/2023
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A corporation’s directors typically don’t plan for insolvency until it’s too late, such that they seek advice from lawyers or a Licensed Insolvency Trustee well after any problems arise. By then it may be too late to take steps to minimize the damage to the corporation and to the directors themselves. From the perspective of a Licensed Insolvency Trustee to directors, this on-demand program explores directors’ responsibilities before, during, and after a corporate insolvency filing. It also addresses the personal benefits and risks of a formal corporate insolvency filing and the potential exposure they may have as a director of an insolvent corporation.
06/2023
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Taking on the role of a director on a board can be a fulfilling experience but it comes with many responsibilities. This on-demand program discusses essential considerations for individuals who are interested in serving on a board of directors or Alberta lawyers who are advising clients who are interested in serving on a board of directors. These considerations include:
Duties of directors and how to effectively perform these duties
How boards do their work
What to consider before joining a board
06/2023
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Directors and officers should be mindful of potential liability under regulatory statutes. This on-demand program discusses the essential aspects of regulatory liability and how it differs from other types of liability, such as civil liability. This program further explains how directors and officers may be subject to regulatory liability and provides practical tips for managing the risk of regulatory liability.
06/2023
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This presentation discusses practical considerations of witness preparation, including file review strategies, initial interview, and preparation tips on the day of questioning.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on May 12, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Questioning program as part of our Practice Foundations series.
06/2023
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In this presentation, Ian Wachowicz provides tips for how pleadings can be used as an advocacy tool.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February, 2016.
06/2023
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In this presentation, Barbara Billingsley discusses new case law which refreshes old pleadings rules and describes five principles of pleadings. A bonus video is also included.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February, 2016.
06/2023
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