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OC-62386-2Focusing on the early years of practice, this on-demand program provides an overview of judicial reviews, examines pre-hearing considerations, and explores written and oral arguments. Topics include the right to judicial review, standard of review, application for judicial review, the Record, briefs of law, and role of the parties. This program is geared towards lawyers in their first few years of practice and those looking for a refresher. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 28, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews. Total running time is 1 hour, 15 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62368-5Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Understanding and mastering the art of cross-examination is critical in any trial setting. From the perspective of experienced counsel, this roundtable discussion explores topics of interest to litigators in their early years of practice including advice the panelists would give to themselves if they could go back to their early years of practice, common mistakes they see counsel make in cross-examination, and how they organize their cross-examination materials. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 5, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Cross Examinations. Total running time is 55 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62386-5Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Focusing on the early years of practice, this panel discussion provides various perspectives on topics including things the panelists know now that they wish they had known in their early years of learning about the conduct of a judicial review application, tips for counsel working opposite a self-represented individual on a judicial review, and the importance of mentorship in developing an area of expertise in the area of judicial reviews. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 28, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews. Total running time is 44 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62312-05This presentation explores strategies relating to:
- Adjourning and/or concluding questioning
- Giving, answering, and questioning on undertakings
- Use of questioning transcripts to further or resolve the litigation matter
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OC-62368-3Price range: $95.00 through $445.00The goal, first and foremost, of cross-examination is to aid in the truth seeking process of litigation. A good cross-examination, well prepared and well executed, helps that process not simply by “attacking” unhelpful evidence, but rather by also obtaining evidence from the other side’s witnesses that is helpful to your client’s theory of the case. Explore effective strategies that lawyers can employ to plan and prepare for a successful cross-examination. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 5, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Cross Examinations. Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62312-02Price range: $95.00 through $445.00This presentation discusses practical considerations of witness preparation, including file review strategies, initial interview, and preparation tips on the day of questioning. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on May 12, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Questioning program as part of our Practice Foundations series.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62386-3Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Geared towards lawyers in their first few years of practice and those looking for a refresher, this on-demand program provides an overview of the statutory appeal process, including procedural considerations and the applicable standard of review. The interplay between a party’s statutory right to appeal and their enduring right to seek judicial review is also examined. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 28, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews. Total running time is 55 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62312-03Price range: $95.00 through $445.00The first part of this series explores topics such as opening questions and properly framing questions. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on May 12, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Questioning program as part of our Practice Foundations seriesSelect options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62312-04Price range: $95.00 through $445.00The second part of this two-part series dives deeper into practical tips for lawyers who wish to expand their knowledge and fine-tune their skills in the area of conduct of questioning. The second part of this series explores topics such as use of objections in questioning, and undertakings. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on May 12, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Questioning program as part of our Practice Foundations series.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-PF-PAPleadings and affidavits are essential to litigation. Beyond commencing an action, pleadings inform every aspect of litigation: from the scope of the exchange of records and questioning to the first impression of the case at trial. While pleadings provide the facts of a case, affidavits provide the evidence. Strategic drafting of pleadings and affidavits will not only ensure they are proper but also persuasive. This course will review fundamental and strategic principles for drafting effective pleadings and affidavits in your early years of practice.
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62123.02This paper examines creditor remedies that are available prior to obtaining judgment against a debtor. It reviews attachment orders and distress seizures, including a landlord’s right of distress, seizure under security agreements, and statutory distress. It also discusses the distribution of proceeds. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Enforcement Fundamentals program in Edmonton on January 22, 2019 and in Calgary on January 29, 2019.
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OC-62123-02This presentation examines creditor remedies that are available prior to obtaining judgment against a debtor. It reviews attachment orders and distress seizures, including a landlord’s right of distress, seizure under security agreements, and statutory distress. It also discusses the distribution of proceeds. A bonus video is included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January 2019.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
