Estate Planning
Corporate Bylaws (On-Demand)
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While a corporation is not required to have bylaws, they are often used to formalize procedures and govern how various powers should be exercised. Explore the role of bylaws and how they are passed, and common and less common corporate bylaws.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting on June 5, 2025. Total running time is 48 minutes.
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
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Kevin J. Smith, Witten LLP
06/2025
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Articles of Incorporation for an Alberta Corporation (On-Demand)
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You have seen and perhaps even prepared a corporation’s articles of incorporation. But do you understand them, know what the various provisions mean, and have a clear sense as to when to use certain clauses and when to not use them? Explore key components of articles of incorporation by walking through a precedent step-by-step.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting on June 5, 2025. Total running time is 28 minutes.
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
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Kent J. McSporran, Bryan and Company LLP
06/2025
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Navigating Dividends (On-Demand)
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Explore the essentials of dividends, with topics including:
An overview of dividends
Who can declare dividends
Stock dividends
Eligible dividends
Capital dividends
Deemed dividends
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting on June 5, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
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John W. McClure, Greenfields Law
06/2025
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Unanimous Shareholder Agreements: A Primer (On-Demand)
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Unanimous shareholder agreements are powerful tools in corporate governance which blend contract law with statutory authority. Explore the legal framework for USAs in Alberta, their practical applications, and the key considerations shareholders and advisors should bear in mind when negotiating and relying on them.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting on June 5, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 20 minutes.
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
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Jeffrey R. Fixsen, Duncan Craig LLP
06/2025
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Corporate Drafting: Resolutions (On-Demand)
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It is important for junior corporate solicitors to understand the essentials of drafting resolutions. By walking through precedent resolutions, explore strategies for drafting clear resolutions, common terms included in resolutions, and key considerations for deciding when a resolution is needed or not.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting on June 5, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
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Gavin A. Millan, Bennett Jones LLP
06/2025
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Fundamental Changes: Part 14 of the Alberta Business Corporations Act (On-Demand)
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Part 14 of the Alberta Business Corporations Act outlines essential information on fundamental changes to a corporation. Through the lens of part 14, explore fundamental changes including amendment of articles, amalgamation, change of jurisdiction, extraordinary sale, lease, or exchange, and shareholders right to dissent.
This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting on June 5, 2025. Total running time is 35 minutes.
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
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Brittany Earl, Duncan Craig LLP
06/2025
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Coercive Control: How to Recognize, Respond, and Prevent Further Harm to Your Family Law Clients (On-Demand)
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Going beyond traditional domestic violence screening, this on-demand program equips legal professionals with actionable strategies for identifying and addressing coercive control in family law cases. Topics include:
Strategies for recognizing coercive control and its impact on legal proceedings
How to avoid common legal missteps that can retraumatize victims
Navigating power imbalances while maintaining professional neutrality
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on June 10, 2025. Total running time is 57 minutes.
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Trish Guise, Forensic Coercive Control Solutions
06/2025
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Real Estate Transactions Gone Wrong: Patent and Latent Defects (On-Demand)
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When residential real estate deals go wrong due to hidden or obvious defects, the legal and financial stakes can be high. Explore the tools to mitigate risk and effectively advocate for clients when defects lead to disputes, with topics including disclosure obligations, legal remedies for undisclosed defects, and latent defects versus patent defects, while referencing Alberta case law.
This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on June 11, 2025. Total running time is 43 minutes.
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Cassandra Sutter, JSS Barristers
06/2025
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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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