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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.
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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.
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OC-61975-01In this presentation, Karen McDougall provides an introduction to legal research for legal support staff.
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OC-61929-04In this presentation, Patricia Wilson provides a bailiff's perspective on land and personal property seizure and sale to enforce judgments in Alberta.
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OC-61929-03In this presentation, Steven Shafir discusses costs of litigation and lawyers charges, and how to enforce and recover those costs.
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OC-61929-02In this presentation, John Roggeveen discusses enforcing a judgment, including reciprocal enforcement of judgments, exemptions, the process of questioning debtors, and garnishment.
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OC-61929-01In this presentation, Lindsey Miller explains the stpes in debt collection leading up to a judgment, including questions to ask, details to obtain, and factors to consider.
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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.
