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  • 62497.01

    Costs in Estate Litigation

    $65.00
    Within the context of estate litigation, this paper addresses types of costs, exceptions to the general rule, circumstances justifying costs awarded to the losing party, the interplay of the Surrogate Rules and the Alberta Rules of Court, and the Surrogate Rules dealing with Costs. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Costs program in Edmonton on May 6, 2025.
  • 62497.02

    Understanding an Assessment Officer’s Jurisdiction and Discretion

    $35.00
    This paper examines relevant rules and judicial authorities that have interpreted or affected the application of some of these rules. It is intended to facilitate the resolution of costs issues, guide counsel in the preparation of submissions for costs assessments, and suggest arguments that might otherwise be overlooked. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Costs program in Edmonton on May 6, 2025.
  • 62497.04

    Costs Alberta Style

    $65.00
    This paper explores the law of costs in Alberta through the dual lenses of Schedule C of the Alberta Rules of Court and the post-McCallister case law. Topics covered include a discussion of costs generally, settlement using court process, treble costs for unproven fraud, the inflationary factor, multiples of tariff amounts, lump sum costs, percentage indemnity, and tips for litigators. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Costs program in Edmonton on May 6, 2025.
  • 62497.05

    Double Down: Formal Offers and Calderbank Offers

    $35.00
    Costs incentivize parties to settle and the risk or fear of costs can be used as part of a broader litigation strategy to encourage settlement early in the dispute process. This paper explores formal offers to settle and Calderbank offers and provides a comparison of the two options, along with factors to consider when deciding which to employ and when. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Costs program in Edmonton on May 6, 2025.
  • 62497.06

    Costs in Family Law: To Claim or Not to Claim – That Is the Question

    $65.00
    Should costs in family law matters be treated differently than in regular civil litigation matters? This paper explores the issue and provides a roadmap of costs considerations on interim applications, at trial, and in arbitrations. It also provides helpful tips when making cost submissions in family law matters. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Costs program in Edmonton on May 6, 2025.
  • 62462.04

    Evidence Quick Reference Guide: In or Out?

    $35.00
    This handy reference guide provides a quick summary of key evidence considerations including relevance, materiality, authentication of documents, the best evidence rule, exclusionary rules, privilege, hearsay, prior consistent statement, prior inconsistent statement, exceptions to hearsay, the opinion evidence rule, similar fact evidence, the collateral fact rule, character evidence, the rule in Browne v Dunn, general exclusionary discretion, and judicial notice. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
  • 62462.02

    Chambers Applications

    $35.00
    For clients, success in chambers applications may enhance their chances of success at trial or even eliminate the need to go to trial. For lawyers, success in chambers requires meticulous preparation and adaptability. This paper provides tips to help practitioners understand the art and skill of chambers advocacy. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
  • 62462.06

    I Wish I Knew That Before I Went to Chambers: A Postmortem of Chambers Applications – Interlocutory Applications with the Benefit of Hindsight

    $65.00
    Litigation is rarely a linear process. On the path between pleadings, discovery production, questioning, and trial, there are usually many procedural issues that pop up along the way. This paper provides a list of issues to consider when dealing with interlocutory applications in chambers. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
  • 62462.05

    I Wish I Knew That Before I Went to Chambers: Tips on Cultivating Effective Chambers Advocacy Before the Alberta Courts

    $65.00
    Mastering 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.
  • 62485.05

    Creditor Priorities in Insolvency Proceedings

    $35.00
    In insolvency proceedings, the priority among types of creditors determines which creditors get paid and which creditors bear a loss. This paper explores such priorities and addresses the following: assets removed from the proceeding, super-priority claims, priority claims, preferred claims, unsecured claims, and equity and postponed claims. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency program in Edmonton on February 21, 2025.
  • 62485.04

    Claims that Survive Bankruptcy and Problematic Discharges from Bankruptcy

    $65.00
    This paper provides an overview of the procedure and law regarding claims that survive bankruptcy under s 178(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and opposition to a bankrupt’s discharge from bankruptcy under sections 172.1 and 173. It also delves into the types of claims that survive bankruptcy, creditor opposition to discharge, tax debt that exceeds 75% of the unsecured debt, and applications for discharge when the trustee has been discharged. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency program in Edmonton on February 21, 2025.
  • 62485.03

    Proofs of Claim and Claims Process

    $35.00
    Insolvency proceedings, whether pursuant to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (“BIA”), the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act (“CCAA”), are intended to bring a fair, organized, and transparent means of addressing a debtor’s insolvency. Essential to insolvency proceedings are claims processes, which are organized statutory or court-ordered processes whereby claims are submitted, reviewed, assessed, and determined. Claims processes are a means of assessing and valuing claims efficiently and fairly without the need of each claimant having to seek judgment against the debtor. This paper explores the common claims processes and contemplates factors to consider when preparing proofs of claim. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency program in Edmonton on February 21, 2025.