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  • OC-62395
    On February 1, 2023, a new version of Alberta’s Trustee Act came into force. This presentation discusses the amendments to the Trustee Act, recent amendments to the Estate Administration Act and the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Regulation, and judicial involvement. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 12, 2024. Total running time is 43 minutes.
  • OC-62386-5
    Focusing on the early years of practice, this panel discussion provides various perspectives on topics including things the panelists know now that they wish they had known in their early years of learning about the conduct of a judicial review application, tips for counsel working opposite a self-represented individual on a judicial review, and the importance of mentorship in developing an area of expertise in the area of judicial reviews. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 28, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews.  Total running time is 44 minutes.
  • OC-62386-4
    From the perspective of a practitioner, this on-demand program explores when a judicial review is appropriate in the labour relations context and the various avenues for appeal. Topics include the difference between employment law and labour relations, judicial review of labour board decisions, judicial review of decisions made by other dispute resolution tribunals, and arbitration review. This program is designed for lawyers in their first few years of practice and those looking for a refresher. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 28, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews.  Total running time is 45 minutes.
  • OC-62386-3
    Geared towards lawyers in their first few years of practice and those looking for a refresher, this on-demand program provides an overview of the statutory appeal process, including procedural considerations and the applicable standard of review. The interplay between a party’s statutory right to appeal and their enduring right to seek judicial review is also examined. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 28, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews.  Total running time is 55 minutes.
  • OC-62386-2
    Focusing on the early years of practice, this on-demand program provides an overview of judicial reviews, examines pre-hearing considerations, and explores written and oral arguments. Topics include the right to judicial review, standard of review, application for judicial review, the Record, briefs of law, and role of the parties. This program is geared towards lawyers in their first few years of practice and those looking for a refresher. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 28, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews.  Total running time is 1 hour, 15 minutes.
  • OC-62386-1
    From the perspective of the Chief of the Commission and Tribunals of the Alberta Human Rights Commission, explore foundational principles around jurisdiction, the role of the tribunal and judicial review, judicial review applications of interim decisions, and the meaning of “reasonableness”. This on-demand program is geared towards lawyers in their first few years of practice and those looking for a refresher. This program was originally presented on February 28, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews.  Total running time is 44 minutes.
  • OC-62393
    As the common closing method in residential real estate transactions in Alberta, it is imperative that lawyers (acting for buyers and/or sellers) have a solid understanding of the Western Torrens Conveyancing Protocol. This presentation explores the Protocol, what is and is not covered by the Protocol, how to follow the Protocol, and common challenges that may arise. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 23, 2024. Total running time is 55 minutes.
  • OC-62392
    While the potential benefits of effectively utilizing AI in your legal practice are enormous, it can be challenging to keep up with the legal and ethical issues. Explore AI from the perspective of a computer scientist, including the workings of ChatGPT and potential pitfalls, such as hallucinations, and ethical standards relating to AI. Examine practical applications and implications of AI from a lawyer’s perspective, including available tools for lawyers and what they can (and cannot) do, how to appropriately utilize AI in practice, and how lawyers might misuse AI. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 21, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 27 minutes.
  • OC-62391-6
    Certain issues regularly come up when dealing with powers of attorney. This on-demand program addresses the following issues with advice or comments on each and references to resources for further consideration: ‘no contest’ clauses in wills; dealing with insolvent estates; whether you can act for an attorney who turns into a beneficiary upon the donor’s death; dealing with memos left by a testator on a probate application; increasing fees for wills while maintaining happy clients. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 14, 2024 as part of Wills & EPAs – Commonly Occurring Issues. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
  • OC-62391-5
    Certain issues regularly come up when dealing with powers of attorney. This on-demand program addresses the following issues with advice or comments on each and references to resources for further consideration: dealing with cryptocurrency; communication, delegation and majority rules with more than one personal representative; dealing with financial institutions when there is more than one personal representative; administrative clauses to include in the will for the actual work involved; marshalling and abatement rules. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 14, 2024 as part of Wills & EPAs – Commonly Occurring Issues. Total running time is 43 minutes.
  • OC-62391-4
    Certain issues regularly come up when dealing with powers of attorney. This on-demand program addresses the following issues with advice or comments on each and references to resources for further consideration: personally owned versus corporately owned assets; drafting for gender neutrality, non-marital, adopted, step and ART created children; drafting a codicil versus new will embodying changes; whether you should request a copy of a client’s old will when drafting a new one; will-makers with a US connection. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 14, 2024 as part of Wills & EPAs – Commonly Occurring Issues. Total running time is 53 minutes.
  • OC-62391-3
    Certain issues regularly come up when dealing with powers of attorney. This on-demand program addresses the following issues with advice or comments on each and references to resources for further consideration: best practices for basic interviews when taking instructions for a will; whether you can/should draft an interim will; disinheriting children; will-makers suffering dementia/diminished capacity; requirements to double-check beneficiary designations. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 14, 2024 as part of Wills & EPAs – Commonly Occurring Issues. Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.