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OC-62355-01This presentation explores recent Alberta case law addressing: application of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Redwater with respect to environmental obligations and environmental super priorities; the issue of lost caveats at Land Titles and obligations on purchasers to investigate underlying documents; amending legal descriptions to reflect a change in natural boundaries; and assessing damages for breach of a purchase agreement when there is a claim for specific performance. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 20 & 21, 2023 as part of our Real Estate Conference. Total running time is 51 minutes.
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OC-62367A busy housing market poses unique challenges for legal support staff that require a unique approach to navigate for a successful real estate transaction. This presentation examines issues that can arise during a hot housing market and explores strategies that legal support staff can employ to identify and overcome these issues. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on October 4, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
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OC-62352-06What to do in front of a judge. Followed by Q&A period with judicial panel… This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on September 22, 2023 as part of our Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces program. Total running time is 41 minutes.
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OC-62352-05The inevitability of advances in technology and surveillance techniques creates ever-challenging issues in defining the boundaries of privacy under section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This panel discussion will provide invaluable insights into the ethical issues that may arise when litigating common section 8 situations, including confidential informants and cash seizures. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on September 22, 2023 as part of our Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces program. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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OC-62352-04The inevitability of advances in technology and surveillance techniques creates ever-challenging issues in defining the boundaries of privacy under section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This panel discussion will provide invaluable insights into advancing section 8 applications in complex criminal cases. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on September 22, 2023 as part of our Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces program. Total running time is 37 minutes.
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OC-62352-03This presentation explores the situations in which police may (or may not) violate section 8 when obtaining private data from third parties. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on September 22, 2023 as part of our Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces program. Total running time is 54 minutes.
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OC-62352-02This presentation explores the basic search and seizure concepts as they apply to cell phones, including the nature of the privacy interest and the relevant search and seizure jurisprudence. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on September 22, 2023 as part of our Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces program. Total running time is 57 minutes.
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OC-62352-01This presentation examines the processes for reviewing orders, identifying legal issues, and crafting viable Section 8 challenges. It further explores practical aspects of evaluating search cases and identifying the questions relevant to the issues that matter. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on September 22, 2023 as part of our Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces program. Total running time is 51 minutes.
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OC-62366Legal support staff play an important role in identifying frequently missed issues in residential real estate transactions. This presentation explores strategies and best practices to recognize and resolve red flags when working on a purchase or sale file. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on September 20, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 13 minutes.
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OC-62353-04A client’s capacity can steeply diminish between the time they give instructions to their lawyer and the time they actually sign documents. This presentation explores strategies for effectively managing a client who is gradually losing capacity while a transaction or series of transactions is underway. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on September 12, 2023. Total running time is 43 minutes.
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OC-62353-03Mental capacity is a medical-legal issue as the medical perspective helps to inform legal decisions regarding capacity. This presentation explores the key principles that underly capacity assessments and how various cognitive disorders can impact capacity assessments. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on September 12, 2023. Total running time is 44 minutes.
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OC-62353-02Protecting a client always requires considering their individual circumstances, including capacity. This presentation explores the obligation of a commercial solicitor to assess capacity and examines best practices for fulfilling any duty to assess capacity. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on September 12, 2023. Total running time is 40 minutes.
