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OC-62229-1This on-demand program focuses on preliminary and pre-transaction considerations, including non-disclosure and exclusivity. Explore key transaction structuring considerations such as business organization/structure (joint venture vs. limited partnership vs. corporation) and tax considerations. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on September 13, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 13 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62229-3Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Delve into closing the transaction and explore preferential rights (tag-along, drag-along, shotgun clause, rights of first refusal) and special considerations (intellectual property, non-compete clauses, operatorship, employees). This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on October 4, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 28 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62475.02This paper explores the two most common types of knowledge qualifiers found in commercial contracts, actual knowledge and constructive knowledge; the differing standards of knowledge qualifiers; sandbagging provisions; survival provisions; and materiality qualifiers. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Contract Teardown program in Edmonton on December 11, 2024.
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OC-62475-2Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Explore the two most common types of knowledge qualifiers found in commercial contracts, actual knowledge and constructive knowledge. Discuss the differing standards of knowledge qualifiers, sandbagging provisions, survival provisions, and materiality qualifiers. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Commercial Contract Teardown on December 11, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 27 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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61901.04This paper represents an update of a 2012 LESA paper. Its scope is a discussion of directors’ duties and liabilities in the context of not-for-profit organizations in Alberta under the Societies Act, the Canada Corporations Act, and the new Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. In general, the principles and concepts examined in this paper apply to special GST corporations, Crown corporations, condominium boards, and other not-for-profit organizations. This paper was presented at the Advising Charities, Not-for-Profits, and Social Enterprises Seminar in November 2013.
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61941.03This paper covers some of the basics related to licenses. In particular, it covers these areas: intellectual property due diligence, types of licensing arrangements, licensing grants and use restrictions, royalty provisions, risk allocation, term and termination, technology licenses and issues surrounding software licenses and related maintenance and support services. This paper was presented as part of LESA’s Junior Solicitor Business Law Basics program in November 2014.
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61822.02This paper was drawn from materials written in May 2011, and presented at the Advising Charities and Not-for-Profit Organizations seminar held in February 2012. Given the shift in Canada Revenue Agency policy, this paper examines tax exempt status under the Income Tax Act.
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OC-62040-03In this presentation, Lisa Lorenzo discusses best practices when keeping a corporate minute book, common errors and deficiencies in record keeping, and how to fix them. Specifically, she considers the difference between minutes and resolutions, where to keep a minute book, annual filing requirements, and the corporate registry electronic filing system (CORES). This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in May 2017.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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61864.02After explaining the differences between Minutes and Resolutions, this paper provides a thorough account of a Minute Book, including its contents, record keeping, and annual filing requirements. Precedents for a Minute Book Review and Request for Incorporation and Organization are included. This paper was presented at the Corporate Law for Legal Support Staff seminar held in February, 2013.
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62040.03This paper reviews best practices for corporate minute books. It provides an overview of minute books, and discusses annual filing requirements and the corporate registry electronic filing system. It also suggests best practices for record keeping and identifies corrections for common minute book errors and discrepancies. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Corporate Procedure Fundamentals seminar in Edmonton on May 3, 2017 and in Calgary on May 10, 2017.
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62308.01While every corporation in Alberta must have a minute book, not all minute books look the same. This paper looks at the statutory requirements for minute books, considers who is entitled to access minute books, and provides direction on updating and maintaining minute books. It also provides guidance and suggestions on reviewing minute books in two contexts: (1) becoming a new registered office, records office, and/or agent for service of a corporation; and (2) for transactional and/or due diligence purposes. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on February 9, 2023 and in Calgary on February 23, 2023.
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OC-62308-02Price range: $95.00 through $445.00While every corporation in Alberta must have a minute book, not all minute books look the same. This presentation looks at the statutory requirements for minute books, considers who is entitled to access minute books, and provides direction on updating and maintaining minute books. It also provides guidance and suggestions on reviewing minute books in two contexts: (1) becoming a new registered office, records office, and/or agent for service of a corporation; and (2) for transactional and/or due diligence purposes. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 9, 2023 as part of our Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 59 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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