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62005.01Canadian courts often have to consider the interplay between federal insolvency laws and provincial property and civil rights laws. This paper outlines the various “points of contact” between federal and provincial laws and what courts have concluded about the co-existence of those laws through an examination of past and current case law. Topics discussed include priorities, the scope of and test for provable claims, claims against third parties, trustee powers, and Charter of Rights and Freedoms cases in insolvency law. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 2016 The Constitution in the Insolvency Tool Box program.
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62021.02This paper discusses client management and provides tips for working with clients and opposing counsel. It outlines key practices to effectively communicate with clients and to maintain client satisfaction. It also discusses how to manage difficult clients, including the types of difficult clients and strategies to be employed when dealing with these clients. Similarly, tips for dealing with difficult opposing counsel are also provided. This paper includes, as an appendix, a list of 10 tactical tools to deal with incivility. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Managing a Litigation Practice program held in Edmonton on November 24, 2016 and in Calgary on December 1, 2016.
