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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.
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62270.01Exploring case law, legislation, and ethical obligations, and applying years of personal experience, this paper gives tips, considerations, and solutions to help lawyers develop sound practice habits, This paper was presented at LESA’s 7 Tips for a Successful Personal Injury Practice webinar on March 11, 2022.
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OC-62270Discuss key tips to keep you at your best in your personal injury practice. This on-demand program originally broadcast on March 11, 2022. Total running time is 58 minutes.
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62246.01Being in sync with a client is paramount in all legal matters. This paper provides insight on how to develop positive client relationships, particularly in the context of commercial litigation. This paper was presented at LESA’s Commercial Litigation Fundamentals webinar on February 8, 2022.
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OC-62273Gain an updated view on how COVID-19 has impacted different industries, and by extension how loss quantification should be approached. This on-demand program originally broadcast on February 28, 2022. Total running time is 1 hour, 9 minutes.
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OC-62246-6Discover potential applications that parties could undertake, along with filing and service deadlines. Examine the use of voir dires in civil trials and the settlement of commercial litigation matters, including formal offers to settle and common law offers to settle. This on-demand program originally broadcast on February 8, 2022, as part of our Commercial Litigation Fundamentals webinar. Total running time is 1 hour, 18 minutes.
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OC-62246-5With ongoing delays in getting matters set down for trial, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can be very effective in commercial litigation. Explore the kinds of ADR-related considerations lawyers should think about to protect their clients' interests and advance their cases. This on-demand program originally broadcast on February 8, 2022, as part of our Commercial Litigation Fundamentals webinar. Total running time is 45 minutes.
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OC-62246-4Managing witnesses — fact witnesses or experts — is critical when preparing for trial. Starting with a review of lawyers' obligations towards witnesses in the Code of Conduct, this presentation looks at practical tips when working with witnesses. This on-demand program originally broadcast on February 8, 2022, as part of our Commercial Litigation Fundamentals webinar. Total running time is 53 minutes.
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OC-62246-3Explore mechanisms for tracking and managing electronic materials and examine how to efficiently use software applications to search through and utilize documents in building the case. This on-demand program originally broadcast on February 8, 2022, as part of our Commercial Litigation Fundamentals webinar. Total running time is 57 minutes.
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OC-62246-2Examine the benefits of demand letters to work towards resolving a matter in its early stages or setting the stage for litigation. The presentation also addresses pre-pleading discovery, litigation strategy, and tips for drafting effective pleadings. This on-demand program originally broadcast on February 8, 2022, as part of our Commercial Litigation Fundamentals webinar. Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.
