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OC-62362This year-in-review presentation canvasses the various ways that the courts, counsel, and litigants have interpreted the Rules of Court. Significant cases and interesting points of civil procedure are examined, including summary judgment, dismissal for delay, record production, questioning and undertakings, experts, and preparing for trial and summary trial. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on October 18, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 9 minutes.
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62362.01As the courts and practitioners continue to adapt to the new realities of litigation, so too have the interpretation and application of the Alberta Rules of Court. This paper provides an overview of significant case law that has interpreted the Rules of Court on interesting points of law since September 2022. Topics addressed include limitation periods, summary judgement, amendments to pleadings, dismissal for delay, expert reports, costs, time for service of statement of claim, vexatious litigants, and appeal rights. This paper was presented at LESA’s Rules of Court 2023: Year in Review webinar on October 18, 2023.
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OC-62359Ever wish you could go back and give advice to your younger self? Gain the knowledge and insights of an experienced litigator with this retrospective exploration of the top things a litigation practitioner wished he knew early on in his career. This presentation is intended for lawyers in their early years of practice, or internationally trained lawyers starting out their practice in Alberta. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on September 14, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 4 minutes.
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62361.01Wrongful 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 (FAA), there are a few peculiarities that arise in these cases, of which one should be aware. This paper explores the fundamentals of this legislation and considers recent case law interpreting the FAA. This paper was presented at LESA’s Litigating Fatal Accidents Act Claims: A Primer webinar on September 21, 2023.
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OC-62361Wrongful 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 (FAA), there are a few peculiarities that arise in these cases, of which one should be aware. This presentation explores the fundamentals of this legislation and considers recent case law interpreting the FAA. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on September 21, 2023. Total running time is 37 minutes.
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OC-62123-03This presentation discusses post judgment steps in an action. Topics discussed include judgment limitation, writs of enforcement, registrations with the Personal Property Registry and Land Titles Registry, demand letters, garnishment, seizure, and more. Legislation excerpts and form precedents are included as appendices. A bonus video is included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January 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.
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OC-62123-01This presentation provides tips for dealing with civil enforcement agencies. It discusses types of enforcement and what bailiffs need before they can act. It includes letter of instruction precedents and summaries of various enforcement steps. A bonus video is included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January 2019.
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OC-62058-06In this presentation, Thomas Gusa provides a checklist of concepts and steps to be considered when acting for a creditor of an insolvent debtor. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.
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OC-62058-05In this presentation, Walker Macleod compares debtor in possession restructuring in Canad and the United States. Specifically, he explores the differences in legislation as well as differences in principle, namely, critical lenders and debtor releases. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.
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OC-62058-04In this presentation, Stephanie Wanke gives an overview of debtor-in-possession restructuring under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement and proposals under Division I of the Bankruptcy Insolvency Act. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.
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OC-62058-03In this presentation, Alexander Mosaico provides practical tips for lawyers with minimal bankruptcy experience. The presentation gives an introduction to the law and procedure around claims that survive bankruptcy under s 178(1) of the Bankruptcy Insolvency Act (BIA), opposition to a bankrupt’s discharge under ss 172.1, 173 of the BIA, and the stay of proceedings under s 69.3 of the BIA.This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.
