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32123-ELearn how the Civil Enforcement Act works with other legislation for the enforcement of distraint for rents, personal property seizures under security agreements, Notices to enforce security, and possession under Court Orders. Learn how distributions are determined and where priorities are given so you can provide proper advice to your clients about the costs/benefits of Civil Enforcement. Explore post-judgment enforcement and how to maximize your client’s return. Date: January 22, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre, 11727 Kingsway NW Regular Price: $265 + GST
NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format.
This program is also offered in Calgary.
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62069.05This paper discusses the benefits and limitations of risk analysis as a tool for assessing settlement values, making recommendations, and developing case strategies in litigation. It also provides a hypothetical example to illustrate the use of risk analysis as an analytical tool. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Litigation Strategies program in Calgary on January 18, 2018 and in Edmonton on January 25, 2018.
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62069.01Beginning with an analogy drawn from the American Civil War, this paper discusses some of the “battles” encountered in civil litigation, and offers strategies to help you manage information, defend against the other side, and maintain your objectives. It provides essential strategies to employ when faced with a “paper war” (dealing with document overload), a “street fight” (dealing with an extremely aggressive adverse party), a “limited war” (dealing with litigation that your client shouldn’t have been dragged into), and a long campaign (dealing with long-lasting litigation). This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Litigation Strategies program in Calgary on January 18, 2018 and in Edmonton on January 25, 2018.
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62058.06This paper acts a point-form checklist for lawyers representing a creditor of an insolvent debtor. The checklist outlines important considerations and steps to protect a creditor’s interest in insolvency. It includes tips relating to security review, formal demand for payment, forbearance agreements, seizure and sale of property, super priorities, and more. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Fundamentals program in Calgary on October 17, 2017 and in Edmonton on October 24, 2017.
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62058.04This paper provides a point-form overview of debtor-in-possession restructuring. It highlights the process for obtaining plans of arrangements under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, RSC 1985, c C-36, and for proposals under Division I of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, RSC 1985, c B-3. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Fundamentals program in Calgary on October 17, 2017 and in Edmonton on October 24, 2017.
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62058.03This paper provides an introduction to key considerations in bankruptcy law and practice. In particular, the paper discusses claims and debts that survive bankruptcy, opposition to a bankrupt’s discharge from bankruptcy, and the stay of bankruptcy proceedings. It includes practice tips for lawyers new to or less familiar with bankruptcy law. The paper includes a sample notice of intended opposition to discharge of the bankrupt and a sample application to lift stay of proceedings. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Fundamentals program in Calgary on October 17, 2017 and in Edmonton on October 24, 2017.
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62058.02This paper provides a point-form overview of insolvency law basics. Topics discussed include licensed insolvency trustees, filing for bankruptcy vs. filing proposals, the effect of bankruptcy on credit ratings, exempt property, surplus income, and duties of a bankrupt. In addition, key features of division I and division II proposals are highlighted. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Fundamentals program in Calgary on October 17, 2017 and in Edmonton on October 24, 2017.
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62060.11This paper provides an overview of judicial dispute resolutions [JDRs]. It includes a background on the JDR process, highlighting the applicable Rules of Court provisions for JDRs. It also provides tips for the JDR brief and appearance. The paper includes a number of helpful appendices related to JDRs, including scheduling information, sample JDR-related correspondence, a sample JDR brief, and sample binding JDR matrimonial agreements. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 7th Annual Law & Practice Update in Edmonton on October 20–21, 2017.
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62060.07This paper provides tips to improve your courtroom practice from the perspective of the Bench. It includes a brief background on the workload and content facing the court, as well as judicial discretion. It also discusses best practices for lawyers appearing in court, including considering a cost/benefit analysis, utilizing the Rules of Court, following time limits, getting costs, and completing trials on time. As well, the paper looks briefly at potential future court issues and arrangements, such as electronic trials, increased litigation oversight, special accreditation, among others. Finally, tips for lawyers interested in a judicial appointment are also highlighted. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 7th Annual Law & Practice Update in Edmonton on October 20–21, 2017.
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62060.03This paper discusses considerations for parties in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. It reviews key provisions under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, RSC 1985, c B-3 [BIA] and highlights 4 common bankruptcy options available under the BIA: summary administration, ordinary administration, division one proposals, and division two proposals (consumer proposals). This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 7th Annual Law & Practice Update in Edmonton on October 20–21, 2017.
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OC-62052Familiarize yourself with the role of legal support staff in managing civil litigation matters. Engage in an overview of civil litigation actions, including pleadings, applications, questioning, costs, and trial preparation. Analyze relevant sections of the Rules of Court, and learn how they affect litigation matters. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in September 2017. Total running time is 3 hours, 15 minutes.
