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62467.02This paper explores relevant Rules of Court and case law and considers evidence that is frequently disclosed and evidence that may be privileged. It also addresses the timing of filing and serving Affidavits of Record. In addition, the paper provides an overview of questioning and how legal support staff can assist in preparing for questioning, ordering and using transcripts, and dealing with undertakings that arise in questioning. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on November 22, 2024.
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62467.03Focusing on the steps traditionally taken by the legal assistant, this paper outlines the major steps to prepare an application in morning chambers as well as via a special application. It also provides strategies, recommendations, and best practices for each major step. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on November 22, 2024.
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62467.04Judicial review is a foundational part of the legal system. This paper explores 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 paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on November 22, 2024.
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62467.05Much of the day-to-day work of moving a litigation file forward is done by legal assistants. This paper focuses on what practice management in the litigation context means, and addresses topics including active file management, organization, proactiveness and forward thinking, and the importance of clear communication. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on November 22, 2024.
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62467.06All litigation starts with a commencement document, which includes statements of claim, originating applications, counterclaims, and third party claims. This paper explores how to properly serve a commencement document, and what to do if service seems impractical or seemingly impossible. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on November 22, 2024.
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62467.01This paper attempts to provide a general perspective regarding the work of legal assistants at the very early stages of a civil matter. The goal is to provide general information to make a legal assistant’s job less stressful. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on November 22, 2024.
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OC-62476Explore some of these recent legal developments and considers their practical implications. The cases discussed include comments on the application of condominium bylaws in relation to legal claims, the different obligations that flow to condominium corporations, the type of evidence that is required where unit owners bring claims of improper conduct, and the validity of caveats in the face of limitation periods. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 27, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 13 minutes.
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62471.01This paper explores a variety of business valuation considerations that are specific to the legal requirements for a business valuation; considerations that if ignored, could result in an improper determination of business value. This paper was presented at LESA’s Primer on Business Valuations in Legal Matters webinar on November 6, 2024.
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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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62472.01Understanding the rights, responsibilities, and considerations of birthparents in the adoption process is important for providing accurate and informed legal advice. This paper explores key aspects of adoptions and birthparents’ rights and reviews the developments in the area with a focus on a recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision, Re A. (Adoption), 2024 ABCA 203. This paper was presented at LESA’s Birthparent Considerations in Adoption Law webinar on October 29, 2024.
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OC-62471Explore a variety of business valuation considerations that are specific to the legal requirements for a business valuation; considerations that if ignored, could result in an improper determination of business value. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 6, 2024. Total running time is 42 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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