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  • 62062.02
    The occupation and use of rural land in Alberta is impacted, to some extent, by the proximity to a source of water for potable and irrigation use. This paper discusses the interplay of water law and rural property transactions in Alberta. It reviews the Water Act, RSA 2000, c W-3, and in that context, highlights topics including: deemed licenses, new licenses, and transfers and assignments. It also discusses the Irrigation Districts Act, RSA 2000, c I-11, with a particular focus on terminable water agreements, household purposes agreements, rural water use agreements, remote delivery agreements, alternate parcel irrigation agreements, and transfer of irrigation rights. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Farm Issues in Red Deer on October 27, 2017 and in Lethbridge on November 3, 2017.
  • 62045.01
    This paper discusses issues in drainage and wetlands law. The first part of the paper examines the law relating to water rights, with an emphasis on drainage and wetlands. The second part of the paper considers how lawyers can utilize demonstrative evidence as aids in litigation and regulatory matters relating to land and the environment. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Rural Property Issues for Alberta Lawyers program in Red Deer on June 2, 2017.
  • 32086-E
    $197.50$395.00
                    Explore elder law issues, including separation, divorce, matrimonial property, adult guardianship and trusteeship, wills and estates, capacity, elder abuse, and more. View the brochure or read the blog for more details. Date: June 7, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre, 11727 Kingsway NW Regular Price: $395 + GST This seminar is also offered in Calgary.
  • 32086-C
    $197.50$395.00
                    Explore elder law issues, including separation, divorce, matrimonial property, adult guardianship and trusteeship, wills and estates, capacity, elder abuse, and more. View the brochure or read the blog for more details. Date: May 30, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, 1000 Glenmore Court SE Regular Price: $395 + GST This seminar is also offered in Edmonton.
  • 32060-E
                    General practitioners and those practicing in smaller firms face unique challenges. This 2-day conference provides updates on a full spectrum of substantive law and practice management topics. View brochure or read the blog for more details. Date: October 20–21, 2017 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton, 7230 Argyll Rd NW Early Bird Price: $755 (Register on or before September 19, 2017) Regular Price: $795
  • 62045.08
    This paper examines discretion and abuse of power in administrative law. Topics discussed include legislated authority given to administrative decision-makers, the duty of fairness, and the influence of policy, politics, and bias in administrative law. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Rural Property Issues for Alberta Lawyers program in Red Deer on June 2, 2017.
  • 62045.03
    This paper discusses compensation for rights-of-entry orders from the Surface Rights Board. It considers two recent and novel decisions relating to compensation for rights-of-entry from the Surface Rights Board, and explores how compensation for adverse effect and loss of use may be used to encourage better cleaning practices by operators. The paper also discusses injurious affection, in the context of recent case law, which makes it clear that it is the transmission line’s impact on the remaining land, and not on the financial position of the landowner, that is relevant. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Rural Property Issues for Alberta Lawyers program in Red Deer on June 2, 2017.
  • 62045.02
    This paper addresses the top 6 lingering misconceptions about Bill 6: The Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act. It provides practical information for practitioners when discussing with clients the impact of Bill 6 on farming and ranching operations, particularly with respect to occupational health and safety requirements and concerns. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Rural Property Issues for Alberta Lawyers program in Red Deer on June 2, 2017.
  • 62032.01
    This is a collection of two related papers: Order of Documents on a Purchase File and Order of Documents on a Sale File. Both papers identify and provide a description of documents typically involved in a real estate purchase or sale from start to finish, and include suggestions for explaining each document to the client. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Essentials program held in Edmonton on March 10, 2017 and in Calgary on March 17, 2017.
  • 62032.02
    This paper serves as a reference for when, why, and how to use the Western Torrens Conveyancing Protocol (the “Protocol”). After providing some background information on the Protocol, it outlines situations when the Protocol can be used in a real estate transaction. This paper also provides a brief overview of how to close a transaction using the Protocol, and what to do if something goes wrong. It also provides some additional pointers on various aspects of a real estate transaction closing under the Protocol, including converting to a Protocol closing after submission for registration, closing date release issues, and a comparison of the Protocol vs. title insurance. This paper also includes a sample trust letter that includes trust conditions for closing using the Protocol. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Essentials program held in Edmonton on March 10, 2017 and in Calgary on March 17, 2017.  
  • 62032.05
    This paper reviews the basics of mortgages for real estate transactions. It includes a discussion of common mortgage terms. It also provides an overview of the mortgage process when acting for the lender or when acting for the buyer, including receiving mortgage instructions, preparing documents, and requesting funds. Other considerations for dealing with mortgages, such as conflicts and fraud, are also discussed. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Essentials program held in Edmonton on March 10, 2017 and in Calgary on March 17, 2017.
  • OC-62025
    Lawyers are often called on by clients, friends, and family to answer legal questions in areas outside their primary area of practice. Learn how to competently answer some of the most frequently raised questions across a broad spectrum of practice areas, such as:
    • I have nothing to hide; why not tell the police everything?
    • My position has just changed; have I been constructively dismissed?
    • I just got fired; is this severance package “fair”?
    [embed width="640" height="480"]https://vimeo.com/211021650[/embed] Running Time: 5 hours, 26 minutes Date: March 2017 NOTE: LESA Library subscribers should check the Library for their special registration offer.  

    Please enter the first name, last name, and email of the person who will be viewing the Seminar on Demand in the billing details section on the next page. If multiple lawyers or staff members in your firm would like to access this on-demand program (recorded from a past in-person program), please contact [email protected] for pricing. Please note: The views and opinions of the presenters are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Legal Education Society of Alberta.