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OC-62504Explore the landscape of access to digital assets, the gaps therein, and review some recommendations on how to best serve your clients. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 22, 2025. Total running time is 48 minutes.
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OC-62496-4While every transaction for the purchase and sale of commercial property will need to be tailored to the specific situation, key provisions exist that should be included regardless of the value of the transaction, the parties involved, or the size or type of the subject commercial property. Explore these provisions, including conditions precedent, additional covenants, representations and warranties, default provision, closing mechanics, boilerplate clauses, and post-closing matters. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Navigating Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Closing with Confidence on May 7, 2025. Total running time is 58 minutes.
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OC-62496-3Proper due diligence is crucial in commercial real estate transactions. Examine practical insight and tips regarding the due diligence process and a lawyer’s responsibility, timing of due diligence, overview of due diligence, and suggested steps for dealing with issues. 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, 12 minutes.
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OC-62496-2A thorough understanding of the common security documents used in commercial lending is essential for both borrowers’ and lenders’ lawyers. Explore commitment letters, mortgages, general and specific security agreements, guarantees, various assignments, environmental indemnity agreements, solicitors’ opinion letters, directors’ resolutions, and officers’ certificates. 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 57 minutes.
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OC-62496-1Explore 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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62484.01This paper explores a variety of pre-transaction agreements that frequently occur in private mergers and acquisitions. It details their purposes, provides strategies for their use, and considers benefits and drawbacks when considering whether to utilize one agreement over another in certain situations. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Legal Strategies in Mergers & Acquisitions program in Edmonton on April 29, 2025.
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OC-62484-1Explore a variety of pre-transaction agreements that frequently occur in private mergers and acquisitions. Examine their purposes, strategies for their use, and explore benefits and drawbacks when considering whether to utilize one agreement over another in certain situations. 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 41 minutes.
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62457.06This paper addresses less common or irregular assets that may exist in estate planning or an estate administration practice. Topics addressed include pets, firearms, shares in closely held corporations, life estates in the marital home, and valueless mines and minerals interests. The paper also includes precedent will clauses that could be used to address issues related to these assets. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 2025 Refresher: Wills and Estates in Victoria, BC on April 10-12, 2025.
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092.001.00Whether you practice in commercial or residential real estate, this manual is for you. The Alberta Real Estate Practice Manual provides a comprehensive overview of real estate transactions in Alberta. Written by real estate practitioners from across the province, this publication follows the real estate deal from start to finish.
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OC-62494Explore common types of corporate reorganizations, including amalgamations and share exchanges, and it will examine strategies for drafting and reviewing documents specific to reorganizations. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 26, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
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62462.05Mastering the art of chambers applications is one of the most significant challenges that new lawyers face. Between remembering unwritten rules, codified rules, and at times complex protocols, acquiring chambers advocacy skills is essential for cultivating an effective litigation practice and building a reputation as a trusted advocate before the courts. This paper provides an overview of chambers advocacy and address specific topics including the jurisdiction of Applications Judges, types of common chambers applications, applications with and without notice, applications for summary dismissal, and costs in chambers matters. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
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62492.01This paper provides an introductory review of common estate litigation matters, including the preparation of materials and overall file management. It also explores a number of precedents that can be used as you encounter each of these issues. This paper was presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Contentious Estate Matters webinar on March 4, 2025.
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