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OC-62149-GPExplore common issues in commercial real estate and commercial leasing, including review of the agreement, due diligence and searches, closing, and reporting. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in March 10, 2020. Total running time is 3 hours, 40 minutes. Each session in this series is sold separately.
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62147.05This paper reflects on the nature of trust breakdown and, with a blend of theory and practical advice, gives suggestions on how trust can be rebuilt by a parenting mediator in an effort to help parties develop a parenting plan. This paper also examines the differences between interpersonal trust or interest based trust on one hand and procedural trust or calculus based trust on the other hand. The paper also discusses trust in the context of attribution theory. 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.
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62147.04This paper introduces various dispute resolution mechanisms available under Alberta Rules of Court Rule 4.16(1)(a) and focuses on mediations, both facilitative (interest-based) and evaluative. It discusses 6 factors to consider in determining which process to choose and offers 7 suggestions for behaviours and approaches to most effectively optimize prospects of reaching a satisfactory settlement. 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.
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62147.03This short paper offers tips in 7 areas where counsel can take steps to maximize their client’s return on investment in the mediation process, whether they settle or not. 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.
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62147.02This paper discusses both evaluative mediation and interest based mediation. It also explores how a lawyer’s role in mediation differs from that in litigation, requiring a shift in attitude from an adversarial approach to a mutual problem solving approach. The paper discusses how to prepare for mediation and draft a mediation brief; it also provides practical tools, including a mediation plan template and a sample issues/interests worksheet. 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.
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62147.01This 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.
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62147-GPEffective 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.
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62097.02This paper highlights recent cases related to real property in Alberta and discusses their application to lawyers’ conveyancing practices. The cases reviewed address the following topics: joint tenancy, dower rights, adverse possession, construction of agreements, leases, title insurance, and protocol closings. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 8th Annual Law & Practice program in Calgary on October 5, 2018.
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62104.06This paper examines challenges facing landlords and condominium corporations following the legalization of cannabis. It considers the legislative framework of the Residential Tenancies Act and the Condominium Property Act, and then discusses considerations for implementing and enforcing a prohibition of cannabis in rental units and condominiums. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 2018 Pot Topics: Legalization of Cannabis program.
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62093.05This paper reviews condominium insurance generally, and then highlights some specific issues in condominium coverage. Topics discussed include claims procedures, bylaw considerations, deductibles, and the duty to repair. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Condominium Law Update program in Calgary on September 26, 2018 and in Edmonton on October 10, 2018.
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62093.04This paper addresses bylaw enforcement in condominiums, such as noise or odor complaints and tenant or pet evictions. It also discusses the process for dealing with bylaw breaches, including bringing an originating application to enforce a bylaw. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Condominium Law Update program in Calgary on September 26, 2018 and in Edmonton on October 10, 2018.
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62093.03This paper outlines some options available to condominium corporations to collect against condominium unit owners who have defaulted in paying their condo fees, chargebacks, fines, or special assessments. The paper discusses filing a caveat against a unit’s title, sending a demand letter, serving a notice to pay arrears, and commencing a foreclosure action. The paper includes, as appendices, a sample caveat, demand letter, and statement of claim. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Condominium Law Update program in Calgary on September 26, 2018 and in Edmonton on October 10, 2018.
