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OC-62492Explore common estate litigation matters, including an overview of the various acts, regulation, and pertinent sections in common contentious estate matters, and Tips and Traps for effective case management. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 4, 2025. Total running time is 54 minutes.
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OC-62481Lawyers 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. Explore the complexities of surface leases, rights of way, and right-of-entry orders, which are common in rural Alberta. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 12, 2025. Total running time is 58 minutes.
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OC-62480Understanding the intricacies of dividends, distributions, and share redemptions is essential for keeping corporate records spotless and ensuring compliance. This on-demand equips legal support staff with the tools and know-how to confidently navigate these critical corporate procedures. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 11, 2025. Total running time is 57 minutes.
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OC-62467-6Explore how to properly serve a commencement document, and what to do if service seems impractical or seemingly impossible. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff on November 22, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour.
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OC-62467-5Much of the day-to-day work of moving a litigation file forward is done by legal assistants. Explore what practice management in the litigation context means, and address topics including active file management, organization, proactiveness and forward thinking, and the importance of clear communication. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff on November 22, 2024. Total running time is 54 minutes.
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OC-62467-4Explore applications for judicial review, how judicial reviews are started, who is required to be served with originating application for judicial review, what evidence can be filed in a judicial review, what is a certified record of proceedings, and how judicial reviews differ from statutory appeals. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff on November 22, 2024. Total running time is 41 minutes.
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OC-62467-3Focusing on the steps traditionally taken by the legal assistant, explore the major steps to prepare an application in morning chambers as well as via a special application. Review strategies, recommendations, and best practices for each major step. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff on November 22, 2024. Total running time is 50 minutes.
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OC-62467-2Legal support staff play a critical role in the civil litigation process. Learn how to help your lawyer prepare for questioning and walk away with tips for getting through the document production stage. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff on November 22, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour.
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OC-62467-1Explore the work of legal support staff at the very early stages of a civil matter and provides helpful information to make a legal assistant’s job less stressful. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff on November 22, 2024. Total running time is 57 minutes.
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OC-62478Learn how to master deadlines and adhere to procedural requirements with practical tips and strategies. Benefit from the added perspective of a distinguished member of the judiciary, who shares valuable insights from the Bench, making this an informative and enriching experience for enhancing your legal practice. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 20, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 10 minutes.
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OC-62465In order to handle estate administration files efficiently and avoid potential pitfalls, it is important for practitioners to understand situations that require paper filing of the GA forms in lieu of using the Surrogate Digital Service (SDS). Since most grant applications are now done through the SDS, it is uncommon to need to use paper GA forms. But every once in a while the need arises. This on-demand program assists lawyers who are unfamiliar with or out of practice with the GA forms to gain confidence using them. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 4, 2024. Total running time is 56 minutes.
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OC-62406-6This on-demand program addresses essential aspects of effective communication, with topics including strategies for general communication, interactions with counsel, self-represented litigants (SRLs), and other legal professionals. and how to establish clear boundaries and expectations. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.
