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Dive Deeper into Financial Statements with Presenter Kristin Gray CIRP, LIT, CPA, CA
December 4, 2024
Do you need a refresher in financial statement analysis? Did you attend Financial Statements: Learning to Swim this fall to understand the basics? Are you ready to dive deeper now? Well, we have good news for you! Presenter Kristin Gray CIRP, LIT, CPA, CA is coming back for another lunchtime ...
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Cybercrime and AI: Navigating the New Frontiers of Criminal Law
November 29, 2024
New program alert! With rapidly evolving technology, criminal law practitioners must keep up to date on the landscape of digital crimes. This webinar will explore current cybercrime laws and the role artificial intelligence may play in criminal activity. Program Details Date: January 30, 2025 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM) Location: Webinar (online) Price: $71.25 – ...
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Don’t Stress, Find Success: Modern Law Firm Management with Kurt E. Schlachter KC
November 27, 2024
Do you manage the business side of your law practice? Are you a law firm administrator? Thinking of starting your own practice? Maybe you’re a long-time law firm manager. Or perhaps you find yourself at a time of transition in your practice, much like Kurt E. Schlachter KC did when ...
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New Program Alert! Financial Statements: Deeper Dive
November 20, 2024
Suit up and learn the tools for effective financial statement analysis! Assess key issues in balance sheet accounts, consider what estimates and judgments could have manipulated the results, dive into financial statement ratios, and consider approaches to business valuation. There is no pre-requisite for this webinar, though you may also ...
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Error in Law Results in Retrial: R v. TJF 2024 SCC 38
November 19, 2024
In R v TJF 2024 SCC 38, the Supreme Court of Canada set aside an acquittal and ordered a retrial due to an error in law. The complainant was in a common law relationship with the accused from 2004 to 2012. The complainant alleged that the accused used violence and ...
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42nd Annual Intensive Advocacy
November 18, 2024
Update: This program is now sold out. Sign up for the LESA E-List to be notified of future offerings of this program. LESA is thrilled to announce the return of our Annual Intensive Advocacy in 2025! Develop a confident, professional courtroom presence by exploring every aspect of trial and hearing ...
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Alberta Court of King’s Bench Updates
November 18, 2024
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has released several notices to the profession which will impact court filing procedures. Effective November 1, 2024, the King’s Bench Operations will now accept documents submitted in French via email for filing by sending documents to [email protected]. These submissions must comply with the applicable ...
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Criminal Code Amendment Replaces “Child Pornography” with “Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material”: Bill C-291
November 5, 2024
On Thursday October 10, 2024, Bill C-291 received royal assent, making several foundational amendments to the Criminal Code, RSC, 1985, c. C-46 (the “Criminal Code”). The main amendment introduced is the replacement of “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse and exploitation material” in the following provisions: in the Criminal Code, ...
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