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OC-62395On February 1, 2023, a new version of Alberta’s Trustee Act came into force. This presentation discusses the amendments to the Trustee Act, recent amendments to the Estate Administration Act and the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Regulation, and judicial involvement. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 12, 2024. Total running time is 43 minutes.
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62390.04Lawyers and legal support staff form an essential partnership in facilitating successful commercial real estate transactions. This paper discusses the role of a lawyer in commercial real estate transactions and explores the collaboration between lawyers and legal support staff in this endeavour. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Real Estate for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on March 13, 2024.
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OC-62386-5Focusing on the early years of practice, this panel discussion provides various perspectives on topics including things the panelists know now that they wish they had known in their early years of learning about the conduct of a judicial review application, tips for counsel working opposite a self-represented individual on a judicial review, and the importance of mentorship in developing an area of expertise in the area of judicial reviews. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 28, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews. Total running time is 44 minutes.
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OC-62386-4From the perspective of a practitioner, this on-demand program explores when a judicial review is appropriate in the labour relations context and the various avenues for appeal. Topics include the difference between employment law and labour relations, judicial review of labour board decisions, judicial review of decisions made by other dispute resolution tribunals, and arbitration review. This program is designed for lawyers in their first few years of practice and those looking for a refresher. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 28, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews. Total running time is 45 minutes.
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OC-62386-3Geared towards lawyers in their first few years of practice and those looking for a refresher, this on-demand program provides an overview of the statutory appeal process, including procedural considerations and the applicable standard of review. The interplay between a party’s statutory right to appeal and their enduring right to seek judicial review is also examined. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 28, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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62397.01Due to the dynamic nature of civil litigation matters, the role of legal support staff can be challenging. This paper provides an overview of the King’s Filing Digital Service, including the new platform, digital filing service vs. email filing, and current differences between filing in Edmonton and Calgary. It also discusses the new rules relating to the civil streamlined trial process, which came into effect January 1, 2024, examines the purpose of streamlined trials, and provides an overview of the streamlined trial process and procedure. This paper was presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Hot Topics in Civil Litigation webinar on March 14, 2024.
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OC-62386-2Focusing on the early years of practice, this on-demand program provides an overview of judicial reviews, examines pre-hearing considerations, and explores written and oral arguments. Topics include the right to judicial review, standard of review, application for judicial review, the Record, briefs of law, and role of the parties. This program is geared towards lawyers in their first few years of practice and those looking for a refresher. This on-demand program was originally presented on February 28, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews. Total running time is 1 hour, 15 minutes.
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OC-62386-1From the perspective of the Chief of the Commission and Tribunals of the Alberta Human Rights Commission, explore foundational principles around jurisdiction, the role of the tribunal and judicial review, judicial review applications of interim decisions, and the meaning of “reasonableness”. This on-demand program is geared towards lawyers in their first few years of practice and those looking for a refresher. This program was originally presented on February 28, 2024 as part of Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews. Total running time is 44 minutes.
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62395.01On February 1, 2023, a new version of Alberta’s Trustee Act came into force. This paper discusses the amendments to the Trustee Act, recent amendments to the Estate Administration Act and the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Regulation, and judicial involvement. This paper was presented at LESA’s A Year in Review: Judicial Treatment of the New Trustee Act webinar on March 12, 2024.
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OC-62393As the common closing method in residential real estate transactions in Alberta, it is imperative that lawyers (acting for buyers and/or sellers) have a solid understanding of the Western Torrens Conveyancing Protocol. This presentation explores the Protocol, what is and is not covered by the Protocol, how to follow the Protocol, and common challenges that may arise. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 23, 2024. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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62354.01This paper is a comprehensive review of the principles set out in the Anderson v Anderson decision, earlier consideration by Alberta courts of those same principles, and how Alberta courts will likely apply the Anderson decision. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Running an Effective Family Law Practice program in Edmonton on March 7, 2024.
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OC-62392While the potential benefits of effectively utilizing AI in your legal practice are enormous, it can be challenging to keep up with the legal and ethical issues. Explore AI from the perspective of a computer scientist, including the workings of ChatGPT and potential pitfalls, such as hallucinations, and ethical standards relating to AI. Examine practical applications and implications of AI from a lawyer’s perspective, including available tools for lawyers and what they can (and cannot) do, how to appropriately utilize AI in practice, and how lawyers might misuse AI. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 21, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 27 minutes.