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  • 62068.03

    Working Hard for the Money: Matrimonial Property Issues for the Self-Employed

    $65.00
    It is becoming increasingly common to have clients who are self-employed, which comes with unique considerations when dealing with matrimonial property division. This paper explores important considerations and practical steps for family law lawyers to employ when advising clients with corporate or business interests in matrimonial property division matters. It provides an overview of business structures and steps to follow when gathering disclosure. It also highlights general principles regarding financial disclosure as well as commonly encountered issues in obtaining corporate financial disclosure. Finally, the paper discusses how to deal with financial disclosure once it is obtained, including methods for valuing a business. 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.
  • 62068.02

    The Gambler: Understanding the Risks and Factors in Business Valuations

    $35.00
    This paper examines commonly accepted approaches and considerations for the valuation of viable and not viable going concern businesses. It discusses valuation approaches, methods, and types of valuation reports. It also highlights certain inputs of the valuation analysis that can significantly impact the results of the overall valuation conclusion; for example, owner-manager remuneration, debt to equity ratio, working capital, and others. 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.
  • 62068.01

    Under Pressure: Taking Time to Consider Corporate Law Issues When Structuring Family Law Settlements

    $35.00
    It is important for family law lawyers to have a basic understanding of corporate law issues when providing settlement advice. This paper provides an overview of corporate matters for the family law practitioner. Topics discussed include types of business interests, corporate structures, minute books, and corporate maintenance. 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.  
  • 62062.05

    Reviewing, Negotiation and Executing Renewable Energy Agreements

    $65.00
    This paper explores strategies for lawyers to employ when reviewing, negotiating, and executing renewable energy agreements. It provides an overview of the Alberta Electric System Operator bidding process for developers. It also discusses considerations for forms of agreement, such as option periods, construction periods, operations, and challenges. In addition, the paper flags issues to identify when reviewing potential agreements, and includes common clauses in wind development agreements. A sample option agreement is included as an appendix to the paper. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Farm Issues in Red Deer on October 27, 2017 and in Lethbridge on November 3, 2017.
  • 62062.01

    Wise Owners Succession Model

    $35.00
    This paper discusses succession planning on family farms. It reviews traditional farm succession planning, and then compares the traditional farm model with the modern farm. The paper also introduces the “wise owners succession model,” and highlights the goals of the model as well as succession principles to discuss with farm clients. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Farm Issues in Red Deer on October 27, 2017 and in Lethbridge on November 3, 2017.
  • 32061-E-1

    Business Disputes (Lake Louise)

    $395.00
                 
    Click here to save $100 when you register for both Business Disputes and the 51st Annual Refresher. Despite best intentions, business disputes frequently arise. Investigate mechanisms and strategies for avoiding and resolving disputes. View the brochure. Date: May 5, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 111 Lake Louise Drive Regular Price: $395 + GST Don’t miss this pre-conference program on the Saturday before the 51st Annual Refresher!
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  • 62042.22

    Purchase Price Adjustments in Share and Asset Transactions

    $65.00
    This paper analyzes purchase price adjustments in share and asset transactions that involve the purchase and sale of a going concern business. It also addresses working capital adjustments, earn-outs, environmental and other holdbacks, and other typical price adjustment provisions. It provides concrete examples of contractual provisions governing purchase price adjustments and describes their key features. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 50th Annual Refresher in Lake Louise from May 7–9th, 2017.  
  • 62042.15

    Risky Business: The Anatomy of Risk in Sale Agreements

    $65.00
    This paper explores the typical ways that purchasers and vendors navigate the allocation of risk in sale agreements. It considers allocation of risk in asset vs. share sales and purchases. It also highlights risk considerations as they relate to representations, warranties, conditions, and covenants in sale agreements. Additionally, the paper discusses indemnities. It includes samples of representation and warranty provisions and indemnity provisions in sale agreements. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 50th Annual Refresher in Lake Louise from May 7–9th, 2017.  
  • 62042.04

    Electronic Signatures

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  • 32060-E

    7th Annual Law & Practice Update (Edmonton)

    $596.25 – $795.00
                    General practitioners and those practicing in smaller firms face unique challenges. This 2-day conference provides updates on a full spectrum of substantive law and practice management topics. View brochure or read the blog for more details. Date: October 20–21, 2017 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton, 7230 Argyll Rd NW Early Bird Price: $755 (Register on or before September 19, 2017) Regular Price: $795
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  • 62047.06

    The Ghosts of Past, Present and Future – Rent Arbitration Clauses and Rent Restructuring in the Leasing Context

    $35.00
    This paper provides an overview of some landlord considerations when drafting the terms of a lease agreement. In particular, it discusses the rent arbitration clause, including pitfalls to avoid and tips for drafting strong arbitration clauses. It also discusses rent restructuring, with a focus on ways to restructure rent and tips for drafting forbearance agreements. The paper includes a draft arbitration clause and a sample lease forbearance agreement. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Leasing Challenges seminar in Edmonton on June 6, 2017 and in Calgary on June 8, 2017.  
  • 62047.05

    Landlord Waivers

    $35.00
    Landlord Waiver agreements are common in commercial arrangements. This paper identifies some issues that can arise in the negotiation of Landlord Waivers and potential solutions. Those issues discussed include: notice of tenant default; definition of lender collateral; priorities; possession of the leased premises by the lender; assignability of lender’s rights; and registration of waiver on title, among others. The paper includes a sample Landlord Waiver. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Leasing Challenges seminar in Edmonton on June 6, 2017 and in Calgary on June 8, 2017.