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OC-62070-04This presentation provides a helpful list of “dos” and “don’ts” for practitioners and provides the Bench’s perspective to help practitioners represent client’s interests more effectively. A bonus video is included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in September 2018.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62224-6Discuss hot topics in criminal law. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Criminal Law Webinar Series on June 18, 2021. The total running time is 1 hour, 6 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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07_45_04This paper summarizes recent and significant changes to the criminal law in legislatioin and case law. Topics include sentencing, the "Carter Defence", Charter developments, and disclosure of police records. This paper was presented at the Update 2011 program.
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62070.06Effective cross-examinations in trial are a product of preparation and practice. This paper provides tips on preparing for and executing a cross-examination in a criminal trial. Topics discussed include case theory, judge versus jury trials, and cross-examination techniques. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Criminal Procedure Fundamentals program in Calgary on September 21, 2018 and in Edmonton on September 28, 2018.
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OC-62483Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Explore emerging trends of the use of artificial intelligence in various types of criminal offending, how the advent of AI has impacted considerations regarding the authentication of evidence at trial, and how the courts are navigating this novel legal landscape. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 30, 2025. Total running time is 50 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62183-15Identify the risks and benefits associated with the use of technology in your practice. Explore the changes to the Law Society of Alberta's Code of Conduct addressing technological competence. Consider cybersecurity issues and walk away with tools to help you stay up-to-date and in compliance with your professional obligations. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on June 15, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 10 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62098.06This digest reviews the Supreme Court of Canada decision in R v Oland, 2017 SCC 17 [Oland], and then provides summaries of appellate decisions, majority of which are from the Court of Appeal of Alberta, regarding bail pending appeal since the Oland decision. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Appellate Advocacy program in Calgary on October 12, 2018 and in Edmonton on November 2, 2018.
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OC-62301Price range: $95.00 through $445.00From the perspective of an IT security expert, this presentation explores digital forensics with a view to helping lawyers better understand resources and techniques available to preserve evidence in their clients’ legal matters. It also provides guidance for lawyers to protect their own digital assets against fraud, IP thefts, and cybersecurity incidents and to recover data if one of these things occurs. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 28, 2022. Total running time is 1 hour.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62070.07This paper provides tips for conducting effective direct examinations in criminal trials. It discusses how to properly prepare for a direct examination, including what materials to provide to a witness, how to advise a witness, and how to deal with special witnesses (such as experts, children, etc.). It also provides strategies for structuring and drafting direct examination questions and for handling evidence and exhibits. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Criminal Procedure Fundamentals program in Calgary on September 21, 2018 and in Edmonton on September 28, 2018.
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62224.01Written in the format of quick question, brief answer, and list of authorities, these materials explore common issues such as the Crown’s obligation relating to disclosure, the meaning of relevance in the context of disclosure, obtaining records in the hands of other Crown agencies, how to bring an O’Connor/third party record application, and what to do when the Crown and Defence disagree on the status of records. This paper was presented at LESA’s Criminal Law Webinar Series on April 9, 2021.
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Explore process, procedure and legal implications associated with disclosure. Consider how disclosure applications may affect various deadlines in dealing with matters, along with navigating Jordan concerns when delaying for receipt of additional disclosure. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Criminal Law Webinar Series on April 9, 2021. The total running time is 1 hour, 16 minutes.
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61847.03This paper discusses the duty to disclose, as outlined by the Supreme Court of Canada in R v Stinchcombe and R v McNeil, with respect to the maintenance and calibration records of breath alcohol testing instruments. This paper was presented at the Impaired Driving – The Changing Landscape seminar held in September 2012. This document is an electronic product in Adobe PDF format. Shortly after your purchase, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to download the complete PDF. Click here to view some sample pages.
