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OC-61975-02In this presentation, Shaunna Mireau discusses the legislative process, where to find legislation, and how to search specific legislation. A bonus video is also included.This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on November 17, 2015.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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61841.01The author of this paper looks at legal issues faced by lawyers and support staff who work with indigenous clients. She defines key terms such as treaties, Metis, and “duty to consult” and examines some of the primary legal authorities in Alberta including the Indian Act, Metis Settlements Act, and R. v. Prowley. She concludes the paper by making some practical suggestions for how to deal effectively with the government departments and agencies in this area. This paper was drawn from materials presented at the Civil Litigation for LSS seminar held in May 2012.
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OC-61975-01In this presentation, Karen McDougall provides an introduction to legal research for legal support staff.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62467.01This paper attempts to provide a general perspective regarding the work of legal assistants at the very early stages of a civil matter. The goal is to provide general information to make a legal assistant’s job less stressful. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on November 22, 2024.
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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.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62308.02It is important to stay organized when closing a transaction. This paper 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 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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62112.03This paper highlights some commonly encountered matrimonial questions or problems and discusses tips or tricks that lawyers can employ to address them. It also includes a number of precedents, such as a certificate of lis pendens, writ of enforcement, garnishee summons, and more. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Matrimonial Property program in Edmonton on March 5, 2019 and in Calgary on March 12, 2019.
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62052.04This paper discusses interlocutory applications, which are brought between the commencement and final resolution of a civil claim. It reviews the basic steps involved in interlocutory applications, including: notice of application, affidavit evidence, questioning on an affidavit, briefs, and orders. Common types of interlocutory applications, such as summary judgment, applications to strike, substitutional service, and dismissal for long delay, are highlighted. The paper also includes various forms related to interlocutory applications. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Civil Litigation seminar in Calgary on September 12, 2017 and in Edmonton on September 19, 2017.
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OC-62324Building upon the foundations of judgment enforcement and going deeper into the practical aspects of enforcement, this webinar will consider strategies along with common traps to avoid. Topics will include:
- Seizures of personal property in writ proceedings
- Part 7 of the Civil Enforcement Act (forced sale of land proceedings)
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OC-62323Judgment enforcement is one of the most useful tools in a lawyer’s and their assistant’s toolkit. This presentation explores the practical aspect of judgment enforcement steps and key aspects of garnishment. It further outlines important considerations for lawyers and legal support staff when enforcing a judgment.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62467.04Judicial review is a foundational part of the legal system. This paper explores applications for judicial review, how judicial reviews are started, who is required to be served with originating application for judicial review, what evidence can be filed in a judicial review, what is a certified record of proceedings, and how judicial reviews differ from statutory appeals. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on November 22, 2024.
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61929.04This paper, prepared by a civil enforcement agent, details some typical tools used by agencies for the enforcement of a judgment, including seizure of personal property and the sale of land. It discusses the specifics of the processes, including governing legislation, required documentation, exemptions and more. This is one of a series of papers delivered at LESA’s Collections for Legal Support Staff program in November, 2014.
