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OC-62148.05This presentation outlines major trial preparation steps that typically involve paralegals and identifies strategies, recommendations, and best practices for each major step. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February, 2020. Total running time is 47 minutes.
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OC-62148.04Determine the obligations parties have under the Rules of Court in complex litigation cases and examine some ways to manage those obligations. Topics include preparation and modification of a litigation plan, document production, maintaining and organizing the file, expert witnesses, judicial assistance managing the proceedings, and mediation. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February, 2020. Total running time is 51 minutes.
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OC-62148.02Discuss legal writing in general and pleadings, affidavits, and briefs in particular. Identify ways to improve legal writing (including a useful dos and don’ts summary chart) and explore the formal requirements for pleadings, affidavits, and briefs under the Rules of Court and Practice Notes. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 10 minutes.
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OC-62148.01Examine six major categories of deadlines that civil litigation lawyers typically deal with and discuss various aspects of the process for assessing, diarizing, and entering limitations. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 13 minutes.
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OC-62148-GPLegal support staff are often tasked with managing complex civil litigation files. Discover tips for keeping files organized, strategies for handling complex matters, and explore key dos and don’ts, so you can enhance your confidence and competence. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 24, 2020. Total running time is 4 hours, 42 minutes. Each presentation sold separately.
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OC-62144.08Review general principles regarding recoverable costs in litigation, the 2019 Provincial Court Tariff of Recoverable Costs, and the 2019 Provincial Court Civil Procedure Regulation Part 11, Sections 38–39. Topics discuss party and party costs, enhanced costs, solicitor-client costs, and formal offers. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 46 minutes.
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OC-62144.07This presentation provides an administrator’s perspective and high-level overview of Provincial Court processes and considerations. Topics include forms, access to duty counsel, filing a civil claim, various resolution tracks, the role of the mediation office, chambers applications, and payment hearings. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 35 minutes.
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OC-62144.06Listen to a Provincial Judge’s perspective and tips into matters of trial preparation and conduct. Topics include preparation considerations, communicating with opposing counsel and the Court, opening statements, examination-in-chief, hearsay, cross-examination, objections, and closing statements. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 56 minutes.
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OC-62144.05This presentation provides a practical, in-depth discussion of the Provincial Court regulations. Topics include pleadings, applications, resolution tracks, and service of documents. Screen shots and sample forms are included in the materials. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 52 minutes.
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OC-62144.03Consider a brief overview of the history and uptake of mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes in Alberta. Discuss Provincial Court pre-trial conferences, including notices, settlement, other remedies, expert reports, and more. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 4 minutes.
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OC-62144-GPDevelop confidence and competence in handling Provincial Court civil matters. Explore civil procedure and court rules. Learn practical tips and develop strategies to efficiently move matters along. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on January 31, 2020. Total running time is 5 hours, 7 minutes. Each presentation sold separately.
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OC-62144.01Explore what matters the Provincial Court of Alberta has jurisdiction over and review a basic outline of the four resolution tracks – binding judicial dispute resolution, pre-trial conference, simplified trial, or general trial – that a Provincial Court civil matter may be screened into after mediation has been excluded as an option or has failed. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 54 minutes.