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  • 62355.01
    This paper consists of case summaries addressing the following: recent applications of the SCC’s decision in Redwater, lost caveats at Land Titles, dispensing with consent for registering a condominium plan, gross overriding royalties as an interest in land, actions against Land Titles, equitable mortgages, amending legal descriptions to reflect a change in natural boundaries, the Statute of Frauds, differences between and an agreement for sale and a rent to own agreement, severing joint tenancies after death, discharging Certificates of Lis Pendens, discharging restrictive covenants that conflict with a land use bylaw or statutory plan, interpreting easements, and assessing damages for breach of a purchase agreement when there is a claim for specific performance. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Conference in Kananaskis on October 20 & 21, 2023.
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  • 62083.03
    This paper examines changes in financing practice for lawyers acting for lenders and borrowers. It discusses regulatory requirements respecting anti-money laundering, requirements of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, and professional requirements to hold and protect private information. It also provides tips for enforceability opinions. This paper also focuses particular attention on real estate lending, discussing changes to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing corporation master loan insurance policy, environmental concerns, title insurance, and due diligence searches. A number of appendices, such as client identification requirements and beneficial ownership requirements, are also included. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 51st Annual Refresher: Business program in Lake Louise from May 6–8, 2018.  
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  • OC-62220
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    Effective August 29, 2022 the Builders’ Lien Act became the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 5, 2022 as part of our Builders’ Liens program. The total running time for the entire on-demand program is approximately 4 hours, 20 minutes. The Total running time for each individual presentation is approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes.
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  • 61946.06
    This paper examines three situations in condo conveyancing that have the potential to result in unexpected liabilities attaching to a unit. Specifically,  special assessments under s. 39 of the Condominium Property Act, builders’ liens and arrears, fines and charge backs.
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  • 61863.04
    This paper reviews the closing documents typically required pursuant to as well as agreement of purchase and sale (the PSA). The following closing procedures are also discussed: preparing, obtaining, and reviewing tenant estoppel certificates; deciphering the statement of adjustments; trust conditions; and understanding title insurance. Precedents are included. This paper was presented at the Commercial Real Estate Transactions program in January, 2013.  
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  • 62496.01
    This paper tracks the workflow for typical commercial real estate purchase and sale transactions and focuses on trust conditions, undertakings, and escrow agreements. It also includes a sample commercial real estate trust letter. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Navigating Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Closing with Confidence program in Edmonton on May 7, 2025.
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  • OC-62496-1
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    Explore the professional obligations surrounding trust conditions and walk through some sample provisions that should be included in a trust letter, with topics including the rules for trust conditions, key components of a trust letter, and a case law review. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Legal Strategies in Mergers & Acquisitions on April 29, 2025.  Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.
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  • 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.
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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.  
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  • 62093.03
    This 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.
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  • 62149.03
    This paper offers a basic overview of the commercial lending process to help legal support staff understand how all the pieces of the transaction fit together, whether acting for the borrower or the lender. Topics include commitment letters, parties, types of loans, due diligence searches, pre-funding conditions, insurance, common lender expectations, working with all parties, transmittal letters, security, and standard security documents. Practical tips are included throughout.  
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  • OC-62149.03
    Price range: $95.00 through $445.00
    This presentation offers a basic overview of the commercial lending process to help legal support staff understand how all the pieces of the transaction fit together, whether acting for the borrower or the lender. Topics include commitment letters, parties, types of loans, due diligence searches, pre-funding conditions, insurance, common lender expectations, working with all parties, transmittal letters, security, and standard security documents. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in March, 2020. Total running time is 51 minutes.
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