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  • OC-62371-04
    This on-demand program explores An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families to help facilitate an understanding of key aspects of the act. It further discusses the impact of this act on provincial legislation. The presentation concludes with a view from the bench from a Justice in the Edmonton Family and Youth Court. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program.  Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.
  • OC-62371-03
    This on-demand program explores private guardianship applications and child welfare in Alberta, with topics including private guardianship, application process, Cultural Connection Plan, and notice and consent. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program.  Total running time is 40 minutes.
  • OC-62371-02
    This on-demand program explores the practical steps on how to access a file from Child and Family Services, including making a request pursuant to section 126(1) or an application pursuant to section 126.11 of the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program.  Total running time is 52 minutes.
  • OC-62371-01
    This on-demand program will help lawyers understand the relevant legislation for child protection matters, with topics including an overview of the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act, an overview of child protection practice generally, and an introduction to applicable law and key concepts. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program.  Total running time is 45 minutes.
  • OC-62379
    This on-demand program explores examples of the most prevalent pitfalls of using precedents (vagueness and ambiguity), and provides helpful techniques for spotting and correcting archaic and convoluted language, built into precedents over time, that confuses judges, lawyers, and clients alike. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 31, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 33 minutes.
  • OC-62389
    Civil disputes are commonly resolved through mediation, negotiation, or arbitration. This presentation explores these alternatives to trial, examines the various aspects relating to these alternatives, and provides an overview of changes to the landscape of alternative dispute resolution, such as technological advancements, and the increased use of ADR methods instead of trials. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 30, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 34 minutes.
  • OC-62388
    This presentation outlines a number of the changes law firms are facing, and how to handle them. Topics include: why strategic planning is critical for law firms right now,  how to prepare for retirements and transfer of ownership, how to keep lawyers motivated to stay and evolve with the firm, and how to prepare for changes to the profession resulting from developments like AI. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 25, 2024.  Total running time is 1 hour.
  • OC-62384
    From the perspective of land surveyors, this presentation examines issues that frequently arise with surveys in residential real estate transactions and real property reports. Looking at real life examples, the presenters provide practical advice on what justifies updating an RPR, what to do if you encounter issues with RPRs, boundary disputes and discrepancies, encroachments, and municipal compliance (or non-compliance). This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 23, 2024.  Total running time is 1 hour.
  • OC-62363
    The Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) and Child Support Recalculation Program (RP) are administrative programs that operate within the Ministry of Justice. This on-demand program explores the following aspects of these programs: The legislative framework for the MEP and RP; The MEP’s enforcement authority; When to serve the MEP and why; Drafting orders; The MEP’s section 7 and child status policies; The Child Support Recalculation Program Regulation and the administrative limits of the RP; The FSOS complaint review process and the ombudsman. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on December 6, 2023. Total running time is 51 minutes.
  • OC-62360
    This on-demand program explores cross-cultural interactions and the ways that so-called “implicit” or unconscious biases that we all have can affect how we interact with each other. It further considers the ways that implicit biases may show up, the impact they can have, the sources from which they arise, and best practices for mitigating their effects. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on December 5, 2023. Total running time is 2 hours, 52 minutes.
  • OC-62373-02
    Lawyers have a duty to keep clients informed of status, relay facts, and communicate details which may impact the resolution of a matter. For many lawyers, these communications typically occur via email.  As a result, lawyers and support staff are generally overloaded with email and may feel overwhelmed when trying to get it under control. Communication breakdowns are a significant factor in many malpractice actions, and a lawyer’s inability to keep up with email often contributes to that. This presentation explores how to significantly improve Outlook’s default settings as well as track, flag, and file emails (and attachments) efficiently. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 29, 2023.  Total running time is 1 hour, 11 minutes.
  • OC-62373-01
    Learn the powerful ways that Microsoft Excel can improve your work product, make your practice more efficient, and save you time. Many legal professionals either underutilize Excel or don’t use it at all. This presentation explores topics applicable across a variety of practice areas, including how to produce flawless fiduciary accountings, amortization schedules, real estate closing statements, graphical representations of data, mail merges, and useful formulas (dates, numbers, text, and logic). This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 29, 2023.  Total running time is 3 hours.