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  • 62042.8C
    This paper identifies and considers some less formal approaches to the resolution of a dispute, including avoidance and negotiation, and weighs the relative advantages and disadvantages of pursuing them prior to more formal approaches, such as mediation, arbitration, or judicial dispute resolution. The paper also details specific negotiation options that can be pursued in the early stages of a claim. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 50th Annual Refresher in Lake Louise from May 7–9th, 2017.  
  • 62042.8B
    This paper discusses the various options available to counsel when considering how to resolve a client’s dispute. It reviews the framework for mediation and judicial dispute resolution [JDR] in Alberta, and discusses considerations for selecting one dispute resolution tool over another. It also provides an overview of the civil mediation process in Provincial Court, and the arbitration process under the Arbitration Act. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 50th Annual Refresher in Lake Louise from May 7–9th, 2017.  
  • 62042.8A
    This paper canvasses judicial views of lawyers’ conduct in judicial dispute resolution [JDR]. It focuses on four main topics: pre-JDR considerations for counsel; materials provided for JDRs; general philosophy of judges on the JDR process; and suggested strategies to assist in reaching settlement. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 50th Annual Refresher in Lake Louise from May 7–9th, 2017.  
  • 32060-E
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  • 62039.05
    This paper considers common objections that are raised at trial. Topics discussed include admissibility, leading questions, non-expert opinion evidence, scope of expert opinion evidence, prior inconsistent statements, character evidence, re-examination, and other common sources of objections. Each topic includes strategic considerations and examples of relevant authorities. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Advocacy Series: Evidence program in Edmonton on May 2, 2017 and in Calgary on May 4, 2017.  
  • 62039.04
    This paper provides an overview of the law of privilege. It also provides a case analysis of the following 4 decisions on privilege from the Supreme Court of Canada in 2016: Canada (Attorney General) v Chambre des notaires du Quebec, 2016 SCC 20; Canada (National Revenue) v Thompson, 2016 SCC 21; Lizotte v Aviva Insurance Co of Canada, 2016 SCC 52; and Alberta (Information and Privacy Commissioner) v University of Calgary, 2016 SCC 53. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Advocacy Series: Evidence program in Edmonton on May 2, 2017 and in Calgary on May 4, 2017.  
  • 62039.03
    This paper discusses hearsay in civil litigation and why litigators should be cognizant of hearsay. It reviews the hearsay rule and the stages in a hearsay admissibility analysis. It also discusses the problems with hearsay from an evidentiary perspective. As well, statutory and regulatory admissibility of hearsay and common law exceptions to hearsay are considered, including traditional exceptions and principled exceptions. The paper highlights applicable case law throughout. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Advocacy Series: Evidence program in Edmonton on May 2, 2017 and in Calgary on May 4, 2017.
  • 62039.02
    A recent trilogy of cases from the Supreme Court of Canada, including White Burgess Langille Inman v Abbott and Haliburton Co [White Burgess], dealt with the “threshold” principles for admissibility of expert evidence. This paper provides a brief summary of the enhanced expert evidence framework as a result of White Burgess, and then reviews recent Alberta decisions that implement that framework. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Advocacy Series: Evidence program in Edmonton on May 2, 2017 and in Calgary on May 4, 2017.  
  • 62039.01
    Typically, trial evidence must be formally proven, either by a witness’s testimony or by admissible documentary evidence. However, the most common source of dispensing with formal proof is judicial notice. This paper considers judicial notice, including tacit judicial notice, express judicial notice, and contextual judicial knowledge. It also discusses judicial notice of law and the application of judicial notice. With references to applicable case law throughout, the paper also identifies categories under which judicial notice has been found to be appropriate, and instances where judicial notice has been rejected in Canada. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Advocacy Series: Evidence program in Edmonton on May 2, 2017 and in Calgary on May 4, 2017.  
  • 62022.05
    Wellness and client relationship management are included as competencies that lawyers are required to address in their annual continuing professional development plans. This paper discusses the interplay between a lawyer’s wellness (physical, emotional, and mental) and his or her capacity for consistent, exemplary client service through the lens and practice of mindfulness. It also explores “contemplative lawyering” as a practice to overcome conflict situations in the management of client relationships through an attitude of non-judgment, equanimity, and compassion. This paper argues that through mindful or contemplative lawyering, lawyers can achieve high standards of excellence and wellness. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Client Relationship Essentials seminar in Edmonton on April 18, 2017. This document is an electronic product in Adobe PDF format. Shortly after your purchase, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to download the complete PDF.    Click here to view sample
  • 62022.04
    This paper discusses strategies for providing excellent customer service that will help lawyers grow their business and build client loyalty. The 5 strategies discussed are: caring about the client, being accountable, being timely, considering the little things, and developing a service culture. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Client Relationship Essentials seminar in Edmonton on April 18, 2017. This document is an electronic product in Adobe PDF format. Shortly after your purchase, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to download the complete PDF.    Click here to view sample