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  • 62082.04

    Tax Issues in Business Disputes: Helping Your Client Achieve a Better After-Tax Result

    $65.00
    This paper considers potential tax consequences in business disputes. It reviews corporate tax rules and illustrates different corporate tax planning options and outcomes. It also reviews the tax treatment of damages and settlement amounts. Finally, this paper considers the tax treatment of various expenses often incurred in business disputes, and provides suggestions for obtaining the most favourable tax treatment possible in respect of those expenses. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Business Disputes program in Lake Louise on May 5, 2018.  
  • 62082.03

    Avoiding Disputes: The Duties of Good Faith and Honesty in Contractual Performance

    $35.00
    This paper discusses the general principles of contracting that flow from the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Bhasin v Hrynew, 2014 SCC 71, which will aid practitioners to successfully draft enforceable agreements. Three contractual principles arising from the case are discussed: the court expects that parties will not lie or mislead, the court does not require contractual terms to be fair, and the court will uphold express contractual terms but will be slow to imply terms. The paper also provides tips for drafting agreements and suggested clauses to include. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Business Disputes program in Lake Louise on May 5, 2018.  
  • 62082.02

    Breaking the Log-jam: Revisiting the Role of Lawyers in Resolving Business Disputes

    $35.00
    This paper presents ideas for helping business clients avoid and resolve legal conflicts. It provides suggestions for avoiding disputes, managing and resolving disputes without litigation or formal dispute resolution processes, and dealing with litigation when it does arise. It also discusses the importance of developing problem-solving skills and working collaboratively with clients in business disputes. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Business Disputes program in Lake Louise on May 5, 2018.  
  • 32115-C

    Dealing with Difficult People (Calgary)

    $147.50 – $295.00

    Are you a 2018/2019 LESA volunteer? If so, contact us for complimentary registration in this program.  

    Many of us are required to interact with behaviour from others that we may find particularly challenging. Identify your own behavioural style and evaluate the implications of your approach to difficult situations. Explore and develop the ability to understand and deal with the behavioural styles of others. Learn how to control your own emotions and apply constructive strategies that solve, rather than, escalate problems. Date: April 12, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | *LESA Volunteers 9:00 AM–1:30 PM (lunch is included)* Location: Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, 1000 Glenmore Court SE Early Bird Price: $265 + GST (Register on or before March 5, 2019) Regular Price: $295 + GST NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format. This program is also offered in Edmonton. View the brochure for program details.
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  • 32115-E

    Dealing with Difficult People (Edmonton)

    $147.50 – $295.00

    Are you a 2018/2019 LESA volunteer? If so, contact us for complimentary registration in this program.  

    Many of us are required to interact with behaviour from others that we may find particularly challenging. Identify your own behavioural style and evaluate the implications of your approach to difficult situations. Explore and develop the ability to understand and deal with the behavioural styles of others. Learn how to control your own emotions and apply constructive strategies that solve, rather than, escalate problems. Date: April 11, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | *LESA Volunteers 9:00 AM–1:30 PM (lunch is included)* Location: Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre, 11727 Kingsway NW Early Bird Price: $265 + GST (Register on or before March 5, 2019) Regular Price: $295 + GST NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format. This program is also offered in Calgary. View the brochure for program details.
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  • 32110-C

    Advising Small & Family Businesses (Calgary)

    $222.50 – $445.00
    Small and family business owners have unique challenges. As trusted advisers, lawyers are well-positioned to help address these challenges. Investigate issues that small and family businesses face so you can more competently provide advice. Date: February 13, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, 1000 Glenmore Court SE Regular Price: $445 + GST NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format. This seminar is also available in Edmonton View the brochure or read the blog for program details.
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  • 32110-E

    Advising Small & Family Businesses (Edmonton)

    $222.50 – $445.00
    Small and family business owners have unique challenges. As trusted advisers, lawyers are well-positioned to help address these challenges. Investigate issues that small and family businesses face so you can more competently provide advice. Date: February 6, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre, 11727 Kingsway NW Regular Price: $445 + GST NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format. This program is also available in Calgary. View the brochure or read the blog for program details.
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  • 32109-E

    Intellectual Property Law for Non-IP Lawyers (Edmonton)

    $222.50 – $445.00
    Intellectual property law can be complex. Yet, lawyers need to be aware of issues even if they do not regularly practice in the area. Examine common IP concepts and develop strategies to effectively advise your clients. Date: February 5, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre, 11727 Kingsway NW Regular Price: $445 + GST NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format. This program is also available in Calgary. View the brochure for program details.
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  • 32109-C

    Intellectual Property Law for Non-IP Lawyers (Calgary)

    $222.50 – $445.00
    Intellectual property law can be complex. Yet, lawyers need to be aware of issues even if they do not regularly practice in the area. Examine common IP concepts and develop strategies to effectively advise your clients. Date: February 12, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, 1000 Glenmore Court SE Regular Price: $445 + GST NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format. This program is also available in Edmonton. View the brochure for program details.
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  • 62068.06

    One Step at a Time: Biz-Income Calculations: Guideline Income Manual for Legal and Accounting Professionals

    $95.00
    This manual is designed to assist legal and accounting professionals in properly determining a person’s guideline income. The manual defines key terms encountered in guideline income calculations, and then outlines, in detail, steps and considerations involved in preparing guideline income calculations and reports. It includes a discussion of deductions and inclusions, imputing income, employee expenses, and dealing with businesses, among other things. The manual includes the following as appendices: summary of Alberta child support decisions dealing with amortization, depreciation, and capital cost allowance; business practice suggestions; sample instruction letter to an accounting expert; mandatory documentation checklist; and sample and fillable business expense disclosure worksheets. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Business Issues in Family Law Matters program in Calgary on January 17, 2018 and in Edmonton on January 24, 2018.
  • 62068.05

    Know Your Enemy: Avoiding Tax Traps in Matrimonial Property Settlements

    $65.00
    This paper focuses on tax risks in matrimonial property division. First, it reviews the tax concepts of “relatedness,” “affiliation,” and “arm’s length dealings.” Next, it discusses tax issues associated with transfers of matrimonial property, including income attribution, derivative liability, and shareholder benefits. It also discusses proposed income splitting rules and potential income tax traps associated with distributing corporate property as dividends and with capital gains deduction planning. Finally, the paper discusses related-party “butterfly” reorganization and what should be avoided in such a transaction. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Business Issues in Family Law Matters program in Calgary on January 17, 2018 and in Edmonton on January 24, 2018.
  • 62068.04

    Takin’ Care of Business: How to Share the Business—the Business, or the Value?

    $65.00
    This paper outlines the options available to parties who share an interest in a business that is part of matrimonial property. The paper first discusses negotiated settlements, and then reviews Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan case law on dividing a business as part of matrimonial property. It also briefly highlights common-law claims to businesses. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Business Issues in Family Law Matters program in Calgary on January 17, 2018 and in Edmonton on January 24, 2018.