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Litigation Practice Management for Legal Assistants (On-Demand)
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Much of the day-to-day work of moving a litigation file forward is done by legal assistants. Explore what practice management in the litigation context means, and address topics including active file management, organization, proactiveness and forward thinking, and the importance of clear communication.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff on November 22, 2024. Total running time is 54 minutes.
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Alex Mosaico, Mosaico Law
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Slader Oviatt, Oviatt Law
12/2024
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Judicial Review for Legal Assistants (On-Demand)
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Judicial review is a foundational part of the legal system. Explore applications for judicial review, how judicial reviews are started, who is required to be served with originating application for judicial review, what evidence can be filed in a judicial review, what is a certified record of proceedings, and how judicial reviews differ from statutory appeals.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff on November 22, 2024. Total running time is 41 minutes.
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Alex Mosaico, Mosaico Law
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Kathleen Elhatton-Lake, Shores Jardine LLP
12/2024
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Chambers Readiness for Legal Support Staff (On-Demand)
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Focusing on the steps traditionally taken by the legal assistant, explore the major steps to prepare an application in morning chambers as well as via a special application. Review strategies, recommendations, and best practices for each major step.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff on November 22, 2024. Total running time is 50 minutes.
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Alex Mosaico, Mosaico Law
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Michael Bokhaut, Carbert Waite LLP
12/2024
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Discovery and Document Production for Legal Support Staff (On-Demand)
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Legal support staff play a critical role in the civil litigation process. Learn how to help your lawyer prepare for questioning and walk away with tips for getting through the document production stage.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff on November 22, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour.
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Alex Mosaico, Mosaico Law
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Sharon Au, MLT Aikins LLP
12/2024
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Getting the File Going for Legal Support Staff (On-Demand)
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Explore the work of legal support staff at the very early stages of a civil matter and provides helpful information to make a legal assistant’s job less stressful.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff on November 22, 2024. Total running time is 57 minutes.
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Alex Mosaico, Mosaico Law
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Fernando Arteaga, Torres Arteaga Lawyers
12/2024
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Condominium Case Law Update 2024 (On-Demand)
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In recent years, the Alberta courts have provided counsel with helpful guidance for solicitors and litigators practicing in condominium law. Explore some of these recent legal developments and considers their practical implications. The cases discussed include comments on the application of condominium bylaws in relation to legal claims, the different obligations that flow to condominium corporations, the type of evidence that is required where unit owners bring claims of improper conduct, and the validity of caveats in the face of limitation periods.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 27, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 13 minutes.
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Erin Berney, Field LLP
Hugh Willis, Willis Law
12/2024
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Practice Note 2 Exposed: Your Key to Filing and Deadlines (On-Demand)
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Geared towards family law practitioners, this presentation explores the essentials of timely and accurate document filing in court. Learn how to master deadlines and adhere to procedural requirements with practical tips and strategies. Benefit from the added perspective of a distinguished member of the judiciary, who shares valuable insights from the Bench, making this an informative and enriching experience for enhancing your legal practice.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 20, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 10 minutes.
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Justice Michael Kraus, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
Yasemin Shihab Ahmed, Hayher Lee LLP
11/2024
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Business Valuations in Legal Matters (On-Demand)
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Business valuations are important to numerous types of legal matters. As a result, there are aspects of the business valuation exercise that commonly require specific considerations unique to the area of the law for which the business valuation has been prepared. Explore a variety of business valuation considerations that are specific to the legal requirements for a business valuation; considerations that if ignored, could result in an improper determination of business value.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 6, 2024. Total running time is 42 minutes.
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Dean Das CPA, CA, CBV, CFF, MDD Forensic Accountants LLP
11/2024
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Doing it Old School: Paper GA Forms in the Digital Age (On-Demand)
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In order to handle estate administration files efficiently and avoid potential pitfalls, it is important for practitioners to understand situations that require paper filing of the GA forms in lieu of using the Surrogate Digital Service (SDS). Since most grant applications are now done through the SDS, it is uncommon to need to use paper GA forms. But every once in a while the need arises. This on-demand program assists lawyers who are unfamiliar with or out of practice with the GA forms to gain confidence using them.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 4, 2024. Total running time is 56 minutes.
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Victoria A. Jones, de Villars Jones LLP
11/2024
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In this discussion, the panelists provide responses to a variety of questions related to the Employment Law Fundamentals program.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Employment Law Fundamentals on October 8, 2024. Total running time is 30 minutes.
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Roger S. Hofer KC, Neuman Thompson
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Monica Bokenfohr, Neuman Thompson
Sarah Coderre, Bow River Law LLP
Anthony Espejo, McLennan Ross LLP
Laura Inglis, Bennett Jones LLP
Patrick G. Nugent, Nugent Law Office
Kelly B. Nychka, Chivers Carpenter Lawyers – Employment Law Fundamentals: Questions and Answers (On-Demand)
11/2024
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Introduction to Human Rights in Alberta (On-Demand)
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In Canada, human rights laws protect individuals from discrimination and harassment in various contexts, including the workplace. This on-demand program reviews the purposes of human rights legislation and lays out the jurisdictional divide in Canada’s legal framework. It also explores the legal test for discrimination, the bona fide occupational requirement, and multi-party responsibilities that arise with the duty to accommodate. Lastly, it provides a summary of damages as a remedy for discrimination and a review of emerging trends in quantum of damages.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Employment Law Fundamentals on October 8, 2024. Total running time is 58 minutes.
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Roger S. Hofer KC, Neuman Thompson
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Kelly B. Nychka, Chivers Carpenter Lawyers
10/2024
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Employment Law Essentials (On-Demand)
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Potential clients will often call a lawyer’s office seeking information about their legal rights after they have been dismissed or laid off from their jobs. Explore the fundamentals of employment contracts, the law governing termination of employment, and the importance of the legal distinction between non-unionized and unionized employment. It also provides a practical list of factors that lawyers should consider in an initial client meeting dealing with a termination of employment.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Employment Law Fundamentals on October 8, 2024. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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Roger S. Hofer KC, Neuman Thompson
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Patrick G. Nugent, Nugent Law Office
10/2024
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