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  • 62147.01
    This paper first reviews the rules and history around Alberta Rules of Court provisions for mandatory alternative dispute resolution (ADR) prior to setting a trial date. Next, it examines case law and considerations for determining when a waiver for participating in mandatory ADR may be granted under Rule 4.16(2), including a discussion of power imbalances and violence as reasons for an exception. Finally, this paper explores available options to comply with the mandatory pre-trial ADR requirements. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program in Calgary on February 19, 2020 and in Edmonton on February 25, 2020.  
  • 62147-GP
    Effective September 1, 2019, the Court of Queen’s Bench lifted the suspension of mandatory ADR. Now lawyers seeking quick resolution of disputes must consider alternative methods. Revisit various forms of ADR and develop strategies to enhance your use of them.
  • OC-62125
    Explore the plurality of legal systems and the question of how indigenous laws co-exist with common law, examine cultural biases, and understand how different cultures and experiences can affect legal processes and procedures. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in September 2019. Total running time is 3 hours, 30 minutes.
  • 62120.07
    This paper discusses how the death of a spouse during divorce proceedings can result in unexpected tax liabilities and asset ownership, particularly in relation to Income Tax Act provisions for tax deferral opportunities. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 52nd Annual Refresher: Family Law program in Lake Louise on May 5–7, 2019.  
  • 62120.04
    This paper highlights some common intersections between immigration law and family law and provides practical tips from an immigration lawyer’s perspective for family lawyers to consider. Topics include spousal and child support obligations, restrictions on sponsorship of family members, custody and access issues, implications of foreign divorce law, marriage fraud, international adoptions, misrepresentation, maintaining permanent resident status, issues for temporary residents, and the value of pursuing citizenship. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 52nd Annual Refresher: Family Law program in Lake Louise on May 5–7, 2019.  
  • 62124.05
    This paper is complimentary.  
  • 62124.07
    This paper is complimentary.
  • 62109.04
    Licensing can be a flexible and effective method for transferring intellectual property rights. This paper reviews the basics of intellectual property licensing. Topics discussed include grant of rights, restrictions of use, responsibilities of the parties to the agreement, compensation structures, representations and warranties, and termination issues. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Intellectual Property Law for Non-IP Lawyers program in Edmonton on February 5, 2019 and in Calgary on February 12, 2019.  
  • 62109.03
    This paper provides an introduction to patent law. It reviews what a patent is and the requirements for patent protection: novelty, utility, and inventiveness. It also discusses how to apply for a patent and how to protect patent rights. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Intellectual Property Law for Non-IP Lawyers program in Edmonton on February 5, 2019 and in Calgary on February 12, 2019.  
  • 62109.02
    This paper considers the scope of intellectual property [IP] due-diligence in commercial transactions. It discusses the types of IP rights that may affect commercial transactions. It also considers a goal-driven perspective for IP due-diligence processes and why a buyer should be wary of only relying on a seller’s representations and warranties. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Intellectual Property Law for Non-IP Lawyers program in Edmonton on February 5, 2019 and in Calgary on February 12, 2019.  
  • 62109.01
    This paper considers how clients can preserve their intangible assets and take advantage of valuable intellectual property rights. It first reviews the basics of trademark law, and then discusses some more complex areas of brand protection. Topics discussed include registered vs. unregistered trademarks, terms and scope of marks, the registration process, ownership issues, and changes to trademark legislation coming into force in June 2019. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Intellectual Property Law for Non-IP Lawyers program in Edmonton on February 5, 2019 and in Calgary on February 12, 2019.  
  • 62123.03
    This paper 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. 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.