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62147.01This paper first reviews the rules and history around Alberta Rules of Court provisions for mandatory alternative dispute resolution (ADR) prior to setting a trial date. Next, it examines case law and considerations for determining when a waiver for participating in mandatory ADR may be granted under Rule 4.16(2), including a discussion of power imbalances and violence as reasons for an exception. Finally, this paper explores available options to comply with the mandatory pre-trial ADR requirements. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program in Calgary on February 19, 2020 and in Edmonton on February 25, 2020.
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62147-GPEffective September 1, 2019, the Court of Queen’s Bench lifted the suspension of mandatory ADR. Now lawyers seeking quick resolution of disputes must consider alternative methods. Revisit various forms of ADR and develop strategies to enhance your use of them.
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OC-62144.08Review general principles regarding recoverable costs in litigation, the 2019 Provincial Court Tariff of Recoverable Costs, and the 2019 Provincial Court Civil Procedure Regulation Part 11, Sections 38–39. Topics discuss party and party costs, enhanced costs, solicitor-client costs, and formal offers. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 46 minutes.
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OC-62144.07This presentation provides an administrator’s perspective and high-level overview of Provincial Court processes and considerations. Topics include forms, access to duty counsel, filing a civil claim, various resolution tracks, the role of the mediation office, chambers applications, and payment hearings. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 35 minutes.
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OC-62144.06Listen to a Provincial Judge’s perspective and tips into matters of trial preparation and conduct. Topics include preparation considerations, communicating with opposing counsel and the Court, opening statements, examination-in-chief, hearsay, cross-examination, objections, and closing statements. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 56 minutes.
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OC-62144.05This presentation provides a practical, in-depth discussion of the Provincial Court regulations. Topics include pleadings, applications, resolution tracks, and service of documents. Screen shots and sample forms are included in the materials. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 52 minutes.
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OC-62144.03Consider a brief overview of the history and uptake of mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes in Alberta. Discuss Provincial Court pre-trial conferences, including notices, settlement, other remedies, expert reports, and more. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 4 minutes.
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OC-62144-GPDevelop confidence and competence in handling Provincial Court civil matters. Explore civil procedure and court rules. Learn practical tips and develop strategies to efficiently move matters along. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on January 31, 2020. Total running time is 5 hours, 7 minutes. Each presentation sold separately.
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OC-62144.01Explore what matters the Provincial Court of Alberta has jurisdiction over and review a basic outline of the four resolution tracks – binding judicial dispute resolution, pre-trial conference, simplified trial, or general trial – that a Provincial Court civil matter may be screened into after mediation has been excluded as an option or has failed. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 54 minutes.
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62144.08This paper addresses general principles regarding recoverable costs in litigation, the 2019 Provincial Court Tariff of Recoverable Costs, and the 2019 Provincial Court Civil Procedure Regulation Part 11, Sections 38–39. The paper discusses party and party costs, enhanced costs, solicitor-client costs, and formal offers. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Provincial Court Civil Practice program in Calgary on January 24, 2020 and in Edmonton on January 31, 2020.
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62144.07This short synopsis provides an administrator’s perspective and high-level overview of Provincial Court processes and considerations. Topics include forms, access to duty counsel, filing a civil claim, various resolution tracks, the role of the mediation office, chambers applications, and payment hearings. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Provincial Court Civil Practice program in Calgary on January 24, 2020 and in Edmonton on January 31, 2020.
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62144.06This short paper offers a Provincial Judge’s perspective and tips into matters of trial preparation and conduct. Comments address topics such as preparation considerations, communicating with opposing counsel and the Court, opening statements, examination-in-chief, hearsay, cross-examination, objections, and closing statements. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Provincial Court Civil Practice program in Calgary on January 24, 2020 and in Edmonton on January 31, 2020.
