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OC-62220Effective August 29, 2022 the Builders’ Lien Act became the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 5, 2022 as part of our Builders’ Liens program. The total running time for the entire on-demand program is approximately 4 hours, 20 minutes. The Total running time for each individual presentation is approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes.
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62220.01This comprehensive paper covers those changes and provides direction for lawyers dealing with matters within the Alberta builders’ liens regime. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Builders’ Liens program in Edmonton on October 5, 2022.
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OC-62290This webinar provides an overview of significant case law that has interpreted the Rules of Court on interesting points of law in 2022. This on-demand program was originally broadcast as a live webinar on September 19, 2022. Total running time is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
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62290.01In the style of short snappers, this paper provides an overview of significant case law that has interpreted the Rules of Court on interesting points of law in 2022. This paper was presented at LESA’s Rules of Court 2022: Year in Review webinar on September 19, 2022.
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62279.01This paper guides practitioners on the steps needed to enforce a judgment and addresses considerations that must be kept in mind during such enforcement. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s May the Force Be with You program in Edmonton on May 4, 2022.
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OC-62276Mandatory injunctions, usually an extraordinary remedy, are becoming increasingly viable tools to deal with novel disputes created between commercial entities. Explore the distinction between injunctions and mandatory injunctions, the mechanics of a mandatory injunction, and practical considerations. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted on May 5, 2022. Total running time is 1 hour, 14 minutes.
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OC-62279Explore topics related to the law of judgment enforcement in Alberta. This program is intended for those in their early years of practice, or for those looking to review the fundamentals. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person and livestream program on May 4, 2022. Total running time is 2 hours, 47 minutes.
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62271.01Modern civil procedure has increasingly promoted summary disposition processes over conventional trials as more proportionate, sensible, and affordable approaches to resolve civil disputes. This paper provides practical information on: (1) the purpose and legal test for each of five discussed summary dispositions, (2) how to determine whether a summary disposition is appropriate, and (3) the procedure to bring forward a summary disposition. This paper was presented at LESA’s Practical Considerations for Summary Disposition of Civil Matters webinar on March 22, 2022.
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62265.01Wrongful death claims are very similar to personal injury claims in terms of how they are litigated. However, as they are largely governed by the Alberta Fatal Accidents Act, there are peculiarities which can arise in these cases. This paper explores five of them. This paper was presented at LESA’s Wrongful Death Claims: 5 Things to Know webinar on March 17, 2022.
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OC-62271Review the Rules that can result in summary disposition of a claim, or aspects of it, and explore practical considerations which may be of use to legal counsel when considering the Rules. This on-demand program originally broadcast on March 22, 2022. Total running time is 1 hour, 11 minutes.
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OC-62265Obtain a basic understanding of how to litigate an action under Alberta’s Fatal Accidents Act. This on-demand program originally broadcast on March 17, 2022. Total running time is 53 minutes.
