Privilege mistakes are easy to make, and hard to fix. Break down the essentials of privilege in civil litigation so lawyers can spot the risks early and protect their clients. Topics include a review of the types of privilege, key things to consider when deciding whether to invoke privilege, and steps to take if privilege has been claimed improperly or privilege records have inadvertently been disclosed. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 19, 2025. Total running time is 55 minutes.

In this presentation, Donna Purcell QC discusses how to work with challenging witnesses and counsel during questioning. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2016.

Gain insight from experienced practitioners and Queen’s Bench Masters on specific issues that arise during questioning. Learn to manage obstreperous witnesses and counsel who challenge the litigation process. Discuss the use of cross-examination on affidavit vs. questioning for discovery, explore practical tips for insurance questioning issues, discover tools to maximize the use of transcripts, and more. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2016. Total running time is 4 hours, 53 minutes.

It is important for lawyers to understand the scope of privilege, so its protection is not accidentally lost. This paper provides an overview of the various issues to consider when determining the applicability of privilege in civil litigation matters, including:

• Types of privilege
• Improper claims of privilege
• Waiving privilege

This paper was presented at LESA’s To Disclose or Not To Disclose: Applications of Privilege webinar on February 28, 2023.

This paper addresses options and issues to approaching questioning where summary judgement or summary trial is, or may be, relevant. The paper also examines some recent case law and addresses the use of Alberta Rules of Court Rule 6.8. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Questioning program in Edmonton on November 6, 2019 and in Calgary on November 12, 2019.