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62052.03This paper provides an overview of the basic procedure and process for making an originating application. It discusses what an originating application is, why it is used, where and when it is filed and served, and how it proceeds in court. The second part of the paper reviews the procedure and specific requirements for judicial review, including why it is used and who it involves. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Effective Legal Support: Civil Litigation seminar in Calgary on September 12, 2017 and in Edmonton on September 19, 2017.
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OC-62246-6Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Discover potential applications that parties could undertake, along with filing and service deadlines. Examine the use of voir dires in civil trials and the settlement of commercial litigation matters, including formal offers to settle and common law offers to settle. This on-demand program originally broadcast on February 8, 2022, as part of our Commercial Litigation Fundamentals webinar. Total running time is 1 hour, 18 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62044.05This paper considers a number of issues that may arise in foreclosure proceedings. Topics discussed include: redemption/relief against forefeiture, due on sale clauses, deceased mortgagors, non-resident defendants, written and implied consents for information, single family fire insurance, notification of lapse or termination of insurance, and condominium insurance. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Foreclosure Fundamentals seminar in Edmonton on May 18, 2017 and in Calgary on May 23, 2017.
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61916.01This paper provides an overview of the typical litigation file, and the assistant’s role in it, as it moves through the court process. Beginning at the start of an action, the author covers issues like preparing commencement pleadings, their time lines, ending litigation without a trial (default judgments, summary judgments, striking for delay), documents relating to the questioning process, the road to trial and how to prepare for it, and post-trial documents like the bill of costs. A civil claim process flowchart and document precedents are attached. This paper was presented at the Civil Litigation Procedures for LSS Seminar in February 2014.
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OC-62192-01This presentation looks at the intake process from the pre-meeting communication and logistics, to the initial assessments of capacity, to the discussion of detailed substantive information needed to move on to the drafting of estate planning documents. It provides worthwhile reminders and practical takeaways. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar in December 2020.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62241-02This on-demand program provides an introduction to financial statements for family lawyers.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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61915.01This paper provides an overview of some of the more common legislative provisions and issues surrounding planning law. It discusses the issue of where to start when looking for requirements, procedures and rights of appeal related to approval and enforcement. This paper was presented at the Land Development program in February 2014.
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62294.01Amendments to Alberta’s Business Corporations Act (introduced through Bill 84) came into effect on May 31, 2022. This paper provides an overview of material amendments to the Act including: (1) reducing required administrative processes for non-reporting issuers, (2) changes impacting directors and officers, and (3) changes to plan of arrangement approval mechanics. It also addresses some of the other amendments to the Act. This paper was presented at LESA’s Business Corporations Act Amendments webinar on December 1, 2022.
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62190.04This paper provides an outline of how lenders approach providing financing to a commercial tenant, where the borrower has a leasehold interest in the property and, therefore, does not hold legal title. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Real Estate: Leasing program in Lake Louise on October 23, 2020.
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62458.01The Alberta Franchises Act is designed to assist prospective franchisees in making informed investment decisions by ensuring they receive timely and comprehensive disclosure from franchisors. This paper outlines key provisions of the Alberta Franchises Act, with a focus on its disclosure requirements and their practical implications for both franchisors and franchisees. This paper was presented at LESA’s Franchise Terminations & Rescissions: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You webinar on October 10, 2024.
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62035.01This paper provides an overview of how contentious wills and estates matters are litigated in the courts. It includes a summary of the forms required by the court, and the service and notice requirements. It also discusses the interplay of the Alberta Rules of Court and the Surrogate Rules. The remainder of the paper is divided into two parts: pre-death litigation and post-death litigation. In the first part, the litigation processes relating to powers of attorney, personal directives, and applications under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act are discussed. In the second part, litigation involving joint ownership of assets, caveats, formal proof of a will, and applications under the Wills and Succession Act are considered. The paper includes a sample Application for Advice and Direction and to Remove a Personal Representative and a sample supporting Affidavit. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Estate Litigation Fundamentals program held in Edmonton on April 5, 2017 and in Calgary on April 12, 2017.
