Estate Administration
Integrating AI into Legal Practice: Insights into Microsoft Copilot for Modern Legal Practices (On-Demand Program)
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In this presentation, you’ll learn how Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered assistant built into Microsoft 365, is helping lawyers and legal support staff save time, reduce errors, and improve productivity—without needing to be a tech expert.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on June 4, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour.
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Scott Jackson, DirectTec Inc.
Nathan Lee, Origin GRC
06/2025
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Alberta’s New Privacy Legislation: What Lawyers Should Know
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With plans to come into effect in Spring 2025, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) will be replaced by two separate pieces of legislation – the Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act. It is important for lawyers whose practices deal with privacy and access to information matters to understand what these changes mean. This webinar will explore the new privacy and access to information legislation, and discuss key considerations for lawyers on how the new legislation may impact their practices.
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Sam Delechantos, Fasken
06/2025
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Spousal Support Panel Discussion (On-Demand)
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In this panel discussion, each panelist discusses the top things they wish they had known early on in their family law practices about spousal support. A brief questions and answers period is included at the end of the panel discussion.
Please note there are no materials associated with this presentation.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law 25 on May 27, 2025. Total running time is 30 minutes.
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Sonja Lusignan, Calgary Family Law Associates
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Frank Friesacher KC, McCuaig Desrochers LLP
Chris Jackson, Jackson Law
Amanda Lindberg KC, Bruyer & Mackay LLP
Staci Tannahill-Smith, Calgary Family Law Associates
Crystal M. Thompson, TPW Family Law
06/2025
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Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law (On-Demand)
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Participation in alternative dispute resolution processes is now mandated by Alberta courts for family law matters. In light of such requirements, and increasing desires by parties to participate in ADR, it is imperative that family law lawyers understand their responsibilities and obligations. Explore the standard of care in collaborative processes, whether parties can be compelled into arbitration, whether counsel can exert pressure on clients to mediate or settle, whether agreements reached in mediation are binding, the standard of appeal for arbitration, and ethical obligations to screen for family violence.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law 25 on May 27, 2025. Total running time is 57 minutes.
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Sonja Lusignan, Calgary Family Law Associates
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Staci Tannahill-Smith, Calgary Family Law Associates
06/2025
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Child Support: Answering Clients’ Questions (On-Demand)
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Modern child support laws are child-focused and evaluate parental obligations to financially support their children within their social context and in consideration of all the circumstances. This area of law is continually undergoing refinement, and its multitude of nuances can make the determination of child support challenging. Explore various concepts including retroactive child support, the DBS factors, adult children, and imputation of income.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law 25 on May 27, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
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Sonja Lusignan, Calgary Family Law Associates
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Amanda Lindberg KC, Bruyer & Mackay LLP
06/2025
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Top Five Family Property Cases (On-Demand)
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Through the lens of five key family property cases, explore the intersection of sections 7 and 8 of the Family Property Act. Topics addressed include the difference between section 7(3) and section 7(4) property, the presumption of equal sharing of section 7(4) property, section 7(3) property to be divided in a just and equitable manner, the section 8 factors, and dissipation.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law 25 on May 27, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour.
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Sonja Lusignan, Calgary Family Law Associates
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Crystal M. Thompson, TPW Family Law
06/2025
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Five Recent Parenting Cases: What’s Changed, Why, and What We Want to Know (On-Demand)
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The legal test in parenting cases continues to be the best interests of the child test. However, recent legislative changes and jurisprudence have resulted in deviations from prior case law. Explore mobility applications, parental conduct and contempt of court, special chambers parenting applications, the interplay with An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis Children, Youth and Families, and interim parenting orders and credibility.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law 25 on May 27, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour.
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Sonja Lusignan, Calgary Family Law Associates
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Chris Jackson, Jackson Law
06/2025
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Section 86 Share Exchanges: Tax Considerations for Lawyers (On-Demand)
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Understanding Section 86 share exchanges is crucial for lawyers advising clients on corporate reorganizations, estate freezes, and tax-efficient succession planning. Explore the practical knowledge to navigate the tax implications, avoid common pitfalls, and structure share exchanges effectively to confidently advise your clients.This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 21, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour.
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PresenterJustin M. Di Liello, Felesky Flynn LLP
05/2025
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Digital Afterlife: Navigating Online Assets in Estate Planning (On-Demand)
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From cryptocurrencies to social media accounts, digital assets are becoming a crucial part of estate planning and it is important that wills and estates practitioners understand how to address them. Explore the landscape of access to digital assets, the gaps therein, and review some recommendations on how to best serve your clients.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 22, 2025. Total running time is 48 minutes.
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Colleen Feehan, Feehan Law Office
05/2025
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Effective Legal Support: Non-Contentious Estate Matters (On-Demand)
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Estate matters may be ‘non-contentious,’ but navigating them efficiently requires precision and expertise. This on-demand program equips legal support staff with the essential knowledge and practical skills to streamline estate administration and avoid common pitfalls, with topics including:
The role of legal support staff
An overview of surrogate forms for non-contentious matters
Key changes arising from the Surrogate Digital Service
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 14, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 2 minutes.
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Anna-May Choles, Rackel & Company LLP
Karen M. Rackel KC, Rackel & Company LLP
Robbi Bitner, Rackel & Company LLP
05/2025
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