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OC-62211-1Review legal writing as related to contracts, litigation documents, and bylaws. Explore common crucial errors and how to avoid them, and discuss standard clauses, such as representations vs. warranties, consideration clauses, indemnify vs. hold harmless, and reasonable efforts. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person and livestream program on October 6, 2021. Total running time is 2 hours, 13 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62211-2Review the categories of language in contracts such as obligation, discretion, prohibition, and policy. Discuss what makes for a bad piece of legal writing and how to fix it. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person and livestream program on October 27, 2021. Total running time is 2 hours, 18 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62092.03This paper considers select issues in matrimonial property division, with reference to recent case law. Issues addressed include gifts, dissipation of assets, contingent interests and liabilities, and pre-marriage and post-separation debts. 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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62092.02This paper seeks to bring clarity to some of the “gray areas” encountered in matrimonial property matters. It focuses on recent judicial decisions that address issues relating to occupation rent, unequal division of property, retirement savings, dissipation of assets, long separations, double dipping, and more. 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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62484.05This paper discusses common issues arising in private mergers and acquisitions, where owner-manager sellers have implemented tax-planned structures, and the benefits available under properly executed and maintained ownership structures. One primary case study will be used to explain the purpose of a simplified but common tax-planned structure and the benefits derived by sellers. A secondary case study shows a non-tax-planned structure to juxtapose against the primary case study, illustrating the disadvantages of not engaging in tax planning in advance of a contemplated sale. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Legal Strategies in Mergers & Acquisitions program in Edmonton on April 29, 2025.
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OC-62484-5Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Explore common issues arising in private mergers and acquisitions, where owner-manager sellers have implemented tax-planned structures, and the benefits available under properly executed and maintained ownership structures. 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.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62352-04Price range: $95.00 through $445.00The inevitability of advances in technology and surveillance techniques creates ever-challenging issues in defining the boundaries of privacy under section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This panel discussion will provide invaluable insights into advancing section 8 applications in complex criminal cases. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on September 22, 2023 as part of our Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces program. Total running time is 37 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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61955.02This paper presents a comprehensive review and critique of the Supreme Court of Canada’s adverse effects discrimination jurisprudence. Using various case studies like Andrews v Law Society of British Columbia, Eldridge v British Columbia (Attorney General), Vriend v Alberta, Taypotat v Taypotat, and Carter v Canada (Attorney General), this paper begins by exploring both the history and current framework of the Court’s s 15 jurisprudence. The authors go on to review the Supreme Court’s adverse effects discrimination cases in the context of three different analytical approaches to s 15(1). Lastly, they focus on Carter, seen as the newest challenge to the constitutionality of the criminal prohibition against assisted suicide, and which is about to be heard by the Supreme Court. The authors conclude by contemplating the way forward for adverse effects claims. A list of S.C.C. s. 15(1) equality cases is attached. This paper was presented at the Constitutional Law Symposium in October 2014.
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61922.06In this paper, the authors present a practical guide to the law of adverse inference associated with a failure to call evidence. They begin by relating the common law rule and then focus on how that rule is currently applied, citing case law.This paper was presented as part of LESA’s Evidence Law Refresher in November and December 2014.
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62208.01Lawyers, like other professionals, are often asked to participate on non-profit boards, which often involves providing that board with the presumed legal skills and legal guidance for board governance. This paper examines legal and governance structures of not-for-profit organizations. It further explores legal duties and obligations, potential liability (and how to avoid it), and key considerations for bylaws. This paper was presented at LESA’s Board Governance for Not-for-Profit Organizations webinar on February 2, 2021.
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62313.01Condominium property law presents unique considerations and challenges for lawyers to consider when advising clients – especially those who own or who are purchasing condominium units. This paper explores common issues including documents that should be registered at land titles, information available to owners or prospective purchasers, duties and powers of condominium corporations, rights and obligations of owners, and insurance considerations. This paper was presented at LESA’s Advising Clients on Condominium Law Issues webinar on January 23, 2023.
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OC-62313Condominium property law presents unique considerations and challenges for lawyers to consider when advising clients – especially those who own or who are purchasing condominium units. This on-demand program explores common issues, including documents that should be registered at land titles, information available to owners or prospective purchasers, duties and powers of condominium corporations, rights and obligations of condominium owners, and insurance considerations. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 23, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page