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OC-62215-02This on-demand program discusses common mistakes on applications, affidavits, and orders that lead to filing rejections for divorces.
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OC-62215-01This on-demand program examines key provisions of the Family Property Act and explains important concepts. Topics canvassed include the application of the act to common law couples, date of separation, limitation periods, valuation date, exemptions, exclusive possession of the family home, pensions, existing and future agreements, and Court forms.
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62308.01While every corporation in Alberta must have a minute book, not all minute books look the same. This paper looks at the statutory requirements for minute books, considers who is entitled to access minute books, and provides direction on updating and maintaining minute books. It also provides guidance and suggestions on reviewing minute books in two contexts: (1) becoming a new registered office, records office, and/or agent for service of a corporation; and (2) for transactional and/or due diligence purposes. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on February 9, 2023 and in Calgary on February 23, 2023.
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62308.03Successful legal project management (LPM) in corporate and commercial transactions can result in enhanced communication amongst team members and with clients, a reduction in cost overruns, and ultimately, increased client satisfaction. This paper explores legal project management principles and considers how they can be used to improve transactional legal services by legal support staff, whether their firm/organization regularly uses LPM tools or not. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on February 9, 2023 and in Calgary on February 23, 2023.
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62308.04What due diligence is required for a transaction will depend on a variety of factors. This paper explores how to effectively conduct due diligence, how to analyze and interpret the results of such information gathering, and provides general tips. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on February 9, 2023 and in Calgary on February 23, 2023.
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OC-62308-06This panel discussion provides a candid exploration of strategies that legal support staff can utilize when navigating relationship and communication challenges in the workplace. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 9, 2023 as part of our Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 46 minutes.
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OC-62308-05Legal project management is the application of conventional project management strategies, techniques, and tools to the legal services context. This presentation introduces the concept and provides examples of ways to use its principles to enhance efficiency in corporate and commercial transactions. It also provides strategies that legal support staff can utilize in their day-to-day work. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 9, 2023 as part of our Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 48 minutes.
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OC-62308-04It is important to stay organized when closing a transaction. This presentation discusses several aspects of a closing, including: (1) differences between asset purchase and share purchase transactions, (2) closing agendas, (3) common ancillary documents, (4) facilitating closing and document execution, and (5) a brief overview of closing books and the use of the legal transaction management software. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 9, 2023 as part of our Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 46 minutes.
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OC-62308-03The type of due diligence required for a transaction depends on a variety of factors. This presentation explores how to effectively conduct due diligence and how to analyze and interpret due diligence search results. It further provides practical tips on such information gathering. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 9, 2023 as part of our Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 1 hour, 12 minutes.
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OC-62308-02While every corporation in Alberta must have a minute book, not all minute books look the same. This presentation looks at the statutory requirements for minute books, considers who is entitled to access minute books, and provides direction on updating and maintaining minute books. It also provides guidance and suggestions on reviewing minute books in two contexts: (1) becoming a new registered office, records office, and/or agent for service of a corporation; and (2) for transactional and/or due diligence purposes. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 9, 2023 as part of our Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 59 minutes.
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OC-62308-01Understanding how a business is set up is key for any commercial or corporate transaction involving that business. This presentation provides an overview of different business structures, the benefits and risks of decision-making authority under each structure, and the process for registration of the business. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 9, 2023 as part of our Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 52 minutes.
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OC-61975-03In this presentation, Dale Barrie provides an overview of the Alberta courts and how to research and cite case law. A bonus video is also included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on November 17, 2015.
