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Practice Fundamentals: Civility and Building Relationships
Civility and Building Relationships
Civility is an essential part of legal practice. You are obligated to be courteous and civil with all whom you have dealings with in the course of your practice, even when others are not acting civilly towards you.
This course discusses how to practice civility and build collaborative relationships with opposing counsel. It will take approximately one hour to complete.
This course relates to professional conduct, which is one of the domains in the Law Society of Alberta’s Professional Development Profile for Alberta Lawyers.
Objective One:
Understand how to practice civility and respect in interactions with others within the legal community
Objective Two:
Learn how to build collaborative relationships with opposing counsel
Objective Three:
Know how to deal with lawyers who are not acting with civility
03/2025
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Effective Legal Support: Contentious Estate Matters (On-Demand)
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Legal assistants and paralegals play an integral role in wills and estates practices. A well-managed estates practice is an area of law where legal support staff can have a significant impact and be the main source of contact with the lawyer’s clients. This presentation explores common estate litigation matters, with topics including:
An introduction to various contentious estate matters, including Formal Proof of Will, Family Maintenance and Support Claims, and Advice and Direction applications
An overview of the various acts, regulation, and pertinent sections in common contentious estate matters, with a focus on process, deadlines and service
Tips and Traps for effective case management in contentious estate matters
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 4, 2025. Total running time is 54 minutes.
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Jordan Achtymichuk, Duncan Craig LLP
03/2025
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Creditor-Driven Insolvencies: Receiverships and Bankruptcies (On-Demand)
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Review the considerations in the appointment of a receiver and the reasons for petitioning a debtor into bankruptcy.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Bankruptcy and Insolvency on February 21, 2025. Total running time is 42 minutes.
Faculty
Chair
Dana Nowak, MLT Aikins LLP
Presenter
Kyle Kawanami KC, Emery Jamieson LLP
03/2025
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Creditor Priorities in Insolvency Proceedings (On-Demand)
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In insolvency proceedings, the priority among types of creditors determines which creditors get paid and which creditors bear a loss. Explore such priorities and address the following: excluded assets, super-priority claims, priority claims, preferred claims, unsecured claims, and equity and postponed claims.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Bankruptcy and Insolvency on February 21, 2025. Total running time is 41 minutes.
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Chair
Dana Nowak, MLT Aikins LLP
Presenter
Stephanie Wanke, Thomson Reuters
03/2025
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Claims that Survive Bankruptcy and Problematic Discharges from Bankruptcy (On-Demand)
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Review procedure and law regarding claims that survive bankruptcy under s 178(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and discuss creditor opposition to discharge.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Bankruptcy and Insolvency on February 21, 2025. Total running time is 46 minutes.
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Chair
Dana Nowak, MLT Aikins LLP
Presenter
Alex Mosaico, Mosaico Law
03/2025
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Proposals and Bankruptcies from a Trustee’s Perspective (On-Demand)
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Explore the role of a licensed insolvency trustee, how a trustee gets paid, the initial consultation, and tips to creditors.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Bankruptcy and Insolvency on February 21, 2025. Total running time is 42 minutes.
Faculty
Chair
Dana Nowak, MLT Aikins LLP
Presenters
Rebecca Frederick, Frederick & Company Ltd. – Licensed Insolvency Trustee
Kristin P. Gray, CPA, CA, CIRP, LIT, MNP LLP
03/2025
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Proofs of Claim and Claims Process Orders (On-Demand)
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Insolvency proceedings, whether pursuant to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act, are intended to bring a fair, organized, and transparent means of addressing a debtor’s insolvency. Essential to insolvency proceedings are claims processes. This presentation explores the common claims processes in insolvency proceedings and discusses factors to consider when preparing proofs of claims.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Bankruptcy and Insolvency on February 21, 2025. Total running time is 33 minutes.
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Chair
Dana Nowak, MLT Aikins LLP
Presenter
Spencer Norris, Miller Thomson LLP
03/2025
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Creditor Protection and Reviewable Transactions in Insolvency Proceedings: A Refresher (On-Demand)
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The Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act contain mechanisms to protect debtors from the enforcement of claims by creditors. Review creditor protection provisions of the two statutes and explore basic stay provisions, extension provisions, and exceptions to stay provisions. In addition, delve into reviewable transactions, such as transfers at undervalue, fraudulent conveyances, and fraudulent preferences.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Bankruptcy and Insolvency on February 21, 2025. Total running time is 39 minutes.
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Chair
Dana Nowak, MLT Aikins LLP
Presenter
Ryan Quinlan, Duncan Craig LLP
03/2025
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Insolvency Law: BIA Proposals and CCAA Proceedings (On-Demand)
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Within the context of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, examine the statutory mechanisms available in debtor-driven insolvency proceedings. Cover timely and efficient resolution, preserving asset value, fair treatment of claims, public interest protection, and balancing restructuring costs/benefits.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Bankruptcy and Insolvency on February 21, 2025. Total running time is 51 minutes.
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Chair
Dana Nowak, MLT Aikins LLP
Presenter
Jerritt R. Pawlyk, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
03/2025
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Introduction to Bankruptcy (On-Demand)
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This on-demand program covers foundational principles of bankruptcy law in Canada. It explores policy considerations for legislation, examines the main kinds of proceedings (i.e. bankruptcy, Division I (commercial) Proposals, Division II (consumer) Proposals, Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, and receivership), and considers other key concepts such as exigible vs exempt property, secured vs unsecured debt, and priority vs pro rata distribution.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Bankruptcy and Insolvency on February 21, 2025. Total running time is 54 minutes.
Faculty
Chair
Dana Nowak, MLT Aikins LLP
Presenters
Prof. Anna Jane Samis Lund, University of Alberta
Dana Nowak, MLT Aikins LLP
03/2025
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Sowing Success: Tax Insights for Farmland Sales and Transfers (On-Demand)
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Unlock key tax strategies every lawyer should know when handling farmland transactions. From capital gains exemptions to intergenerational transfers, this presentation will equip you with the tools to help clients maximize value and minimize tax burdens in agricultural property deals.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 19, 2025. Total running time is 54 minutes.
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S. Dane Zobell, Felesky Flynn LLP
02/2025
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Rural Property Issues: Surface Rights (On-Demand)
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Lawyers who work with farmers, ranchers, or rural landowners in Alberta are likely to encounter surface leases and right-of-entry orders. Clients may also be approached by oil and gas companies seeking to negotiate surface leases for new developments. This presentation explores the complexities of surface leases, rights of way, and right-of-entry orders, which are common in rural Alberta.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 12, 2025. Total running time is 58 minutes.
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Erik Compton, KMSC Law LLP
02/2025
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