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62464.04The determination of damages is key to any wrongful dismissal claim. It is fundamentally important to understand the principles that apply to the assessment of damages and the onus of proving or rebutting a damages claim. This paper explores the issues to consider as part of a damages assessment, including reasonable notice, additional damages (punitive, exemplary, aggravated), mitigation, other causes of action, and practical considerations. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Employment Law Fundamentals program in Edmonton on October 8, 2024.
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OC-62464-4Explore the issues to consider as part of a damages assessment, including reasonable notice, additional damages (punitive, exemplary, aggravated), mitigation, other causes of action, and practical considerations. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Employment Law Fundamentals on October 8, 2024. Total running time is 55 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62013.05Understanding how to anticipate and gauge damages is key for any practitioner in employment law. This paper provides an overview of the issues to consider in a damages assessment, including reasonable notice and valuation, economic factors, additional damages (punitive, exemplary, and aggravated), mitigation, the duty of honesty and good faith, and other causes of action. References to relevant case law are included throughout the paper.This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Employment Law Fundamentals program in Edmonton on October 5, 2016 and in Calgary on October 13, 2016.
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62396.06This paper explores topics that frequently arise with domestic contracts, including: identifying parties’ motivations, disclosure considerations, negotiation factors, agreement drafting, formal requirements, independent legal advice, and costs and legal fees. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Advanced Family Property program in Edmonton on May 16, 2024.
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OC-62355-07From the perspective of a title insurer, this presentation explores the structure of title insurance policies, typical exclusions, and conditions. It also addresses what to do when lawyers or their clients have questions about coverage, what lawyers and clients need to keep in mind when making a claim, and the factors that insurers will consider when handling a claim. Using real-world examples, the presentation explores common issues in both residential and commercial coverage scenarios. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 20 & 21, 2023 as part of our Real Estate Conference. Total running time is 1 hour, 34 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62314.04Attempting to pierce the corporate veil can be risky. This paper explores the history of piercing the corporate veil and some key considerations that lawyers should keep in mind when they contemplate doing so. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Directors and Officers: Duties, Liabilities, Coverages program in Edmonton on January 26, 2023.
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61875.12This paper seeks to address the following questions that challenge both junior family law counsel and senior practitioners: How can lawyers juggle various files while keeping their practice moving forward while, at the same time, minimizing stress and having a life outside of the office? Divided into sections, this paper discusses important topics such as planning a career, client service, and time management. This paper was presented at the 46th Annual Family Law Refresher in April of 2013.
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62092.07Understanding corporate obligations and oppressive conduct can often be helpful for family law lawyers dealing with matrimonial property disputes that include corporate interests. Within this context, this paper provides an overview of corporate control and minority shareholder rights, and discusses investigations and oppression actions under Parts 18 and 19 of the Alberta Business Corporations Act. It also highlights various remedies, including injunctive relief and Anton Piller orders. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Advanced Matrimonial Property program in Calgary on September 20, 2018 and in Edmonton on September 27, 2018.
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62042.05This paper is complimentary.
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62027.03This paper addresses boilerplate provisions in contracts. It highlights 10 common boilerplate provisions, and discusses why to include or exclude them in an agreement. It also provides sample boilerplate clauses. The provisions discussed include: recitals and attachments; heading, articles, and sections; entire agreement; no waiver; severability; assignments; governing law; counterparts; time of essence; and notice. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Contract Review and Clause Negotiation seminar held in Edmonton on February 15, 2017 and in Calgary on February 23, 2017.
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OC-62212-10Discover tips for civil litigators using case law references and examples. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Civil Litigation Series on April 20, 2021. Total running time is 52 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62013.02This resource identifies 10 considerations for employment contracts, and provides supporting case citations for each. Items discussed include: offer and acceptance, crystallization of terms, terminating a contract, probationary periods, the Employment Standards Code, changing a contract, among others.This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Employment Law Fundamentals program in Edmonton on October 5, 2016 and in Calgary on October 13, 2016.
