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  • OC-62058-01
    In this presentation, Brian Summers discusses relevant case law and legislation, as well as practical and ethical considerations for protecting an insolvent client's income and assets. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.
  • OC-62334
    Understanding how to develop an effective file strategy for civil litigation matters is key. This presentation examines: practical tips for client and file management, navigating relationships with opposing counsel, understanding your case, and the roles of settlement and other court processes. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on June 20, 2023. Total running time is 58 minutes.
  • OC-61994-06
    In this presentation, Master W.S. Schlosser QC discusses how to be a successful advocate in chambers.

    This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2016.

  • OC-61994-05
    In this presentation, Jeffrey Champion QC presents on how to use the record to your best advantage.

    This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2016.

  • OC-61994-04
    In this presentation, Donna Purcell QC discusses how to work with challenging witnesses and counsel during questioning. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2016.
  • OC-61994-03
    In this presentation, Ken Blake discusses questioning from an insurance perspective. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2016.
  • OC-61994-02
    In this presentation, Vivian Stevenson QC discusses different approaches to questioning and how they can be used to help your case. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2016.
  • OC-61994-01
    In this presentation, Joseph Miller QC discusses different issues around how to examine a professional or expert witness. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2016.
  • OC-62306-05
    The case of Jackson v Cooper, 2022 ABKB 609, was the first decision by Alberta courts to consider the Insurance Act amendments to the pre-judgment interest rates available for non-pecuniary/general damage awards in motor vehicle accident cases. This presentation examines Jackson, other jurisprudence, and legislation to help practitioners get a sense as to where the Alberta Court of Appeal may go with the amendments. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on May 31, 2023 as part of our Personal Injury and Insurance Update program.
  • OC-62306-04
    In late 2020, the Government of Alberta passed Bill 41: The Insurance (Enhancing Driver Affordability and Care) Amendment Act. Updates to various regulations have also come into recent effect including the Minor Injury Regulation, and Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation. These legislative actions have a significant impact on the way counsel practice insurance law and personal injury litigation. This presentation explores what these changes mean and provides practical strategies relating to the changes. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on May 31, 2023 as part of our Personal Injury and Insurance Update program.
  • OC-62306-03
    While the law of causation has been relatively unchanging over the years, it is important for practitioners to continually review the basics of causation to be able to effectively analyze the elements of causation in personal injury litigation. This presentation explores the elements of causation in a tort action, including an examination of the “but for” test, the “material contribution” test, and the remoteness analysis. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on May 31, 2023 as part of our Personal Injury and Insurance Update program.
  • OC-62306-02
    COVID-19 changed the practice of law in many ways, including by requiring remote discovery. This presentation provides an overview of questioning fundamentals generally, followed by an examination of the remote questioning process and common challenges that may arise with remote questioning. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on May 31, 2023 as part of our Personal Injury and Insurance Update program.