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62370.01Legal research is a critical part of the legal profession as it provides the framework for legal advice, and it creates and confirms the advice lawyers give clients. This paper outlines common legal databases, and examines key steps in the legal research process. This paper was presented at LESA’s Legal Research Skills for Internationally Trained Lawyers webinar on October 11, 2023.
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OC-62099-02This presentation reviews a variety of available resources (including specific on- and offline resources), and discuss privilege, FOIP issues, and how to work with consultants. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2018.
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OC-62099-01This presentation reviews important environmental issues and determines their relevance in a variety of transactions, including commercial transactions. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2018.
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OC-62082-06In this presentation, David Tupper provides an overview of arbitration, including the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration. He provides tips for drafting arbitration clauses and selecting arbitrators. He also discusses process considerations and hearing strategies for arbitrations. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in May 2018.
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OC-62072-04In this presentation, Hon. Judge Harry Van Harten identifies immigration issues that concern criminal courts, and presents tips on how to work with courts to create the best possible solutions for clients who have been criminally charged and are concerned about potential immigration consequences. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.
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OC-62072-03In this presentation, Peter Edelmann discusses remedies to criminal matters within an immigration context, including applying for an appeal, an application to quash, reconsideration at federal court, post-conviction relief and conditional sentence orders. Further discussion outlines common immigration offences. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.
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OC-62072-02In this presentation, Edmond O'Neill outlines appropriate strategies to assist clients with immigration concerns through the criminal justice system, from taking the first phone call, determining the immigration status of the client, attempting to resolve the matter without a conviction, and convincing proper authorities to take a client's immigration concerns in to account. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.
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OC-62072-01In this presentation, Michael Green QC discusses immigration consequences that criminal justice encounters can have for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals. Included are tips and tricks of how to best assist clients concerned with how the criminal justice system will influence their immigration status. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.
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OC-62071-05Using five fact scenarios, explore the practice of administrative law in the courts and before tribunals, and discuss tips and strategies to employ when dealing with administrative law matters. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.
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OC-62071-04In this presentation, Simon Renouf QC provides insights on three ways the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Charter] is relevant in administrative proceedings: Charter jurisdiction, search and seizure issues, and Charter values. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.
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OC-62071-03In this presentation, Jeremy Schick considers technical aspects of judicial review, including tools for seeking judicial review, and things to think about before applying for judicial review. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.
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OC-62071-02In this presentation, Matthew Lewans provides a discussion of the Dunsmuir standard of review analysis and provides helpful tips on how to frame this analysis. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.
