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OC-62496-5Through an examination of the Law Society of Alberta’s disciplinary process, this on-demand program aims to improve lawyers’ understanding of the steps to take if they are subject to a complaint or are in a position where they have to report themselves to the Law Society of Alberta. 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.
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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 Legal Strategies in Mergers & Acquisitions on April 29, 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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OC-RRETThis self-study course will help you develop a solid foundation in real estate law and conveyancing by taking you through the foundational topics of residential real estate practice including purchase contracts, trust conditions, undertakings, transfer documents, mortgages, and closing procedures. The course has five lessons and will take approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete.
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62491.01This paper highlights the critical considerations that lawyers should keep in mind when advising clients in rural property transactions in Alberta. It explores the unique regulatory framework, practical drafting concerns, due diligence requirements, and transactional processes relevant to these properties. This paper was presented at LESA’s Buying and Selling Rural Property: What Lawyers Should Know webinar on March 19, 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-62493Learn how to select and integrate various legal technology effectively, so you can optimize your day-to-day practice. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on April 8, 2025. Total running time is 41 minutes.
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OC-62491From agriculture financing to GST, buying and selling rural property comes with unique challenges. Using an example rural real estate transaction, explore key legal considerations to help lawyers navigate these transactions with confidence. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 19, 2025. Total running time is 57 minutes.
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OC-PF-CBRCivility is an essential part of legal practice. You are obligated to be courteous and civil with all whom you have dealings with in the course of your practice, even when others are not acting civilly towards you. This course discusses how to practice civility and build collaborative relationships with opposing counsel. It will take approximately one hour to complete.
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62481.01Lawyers who work with farmers, ranchers, or rural landowners in Alberta are likely to encounter surface leases and right-of-entry orders. Clients may also be approached by oil and gas companies seeking to negotiate surface leases for new developments. This paper explores the complexities of surface leases, rights of way, and right-of-entry orders, which are common in rural Alberta. This paper was presented at LESA’s Rural Property Issues: Surface Rights webinar on February 12, 2025.
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