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62212.06This paper provides a brief overview of oppression claims and derivative actions pursuant to Part 19 of the Business Corporations Act. It also contains practical information on how to determine whether there is a potential claim, the selection of the appropriate commencement document, the procedure to launch an action, other important considerations, and how to avoid oppression claims and derivative actions in the first place. This paper was presented at LESA’s Civil Litigation Series webinar on March 17, 2021.
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61827.03While injunctions have long been part of the judicial arsenal, in more recent years several new forms of injunctions have been developed by the Courts. This paper reviews injunctions as an equitable remedy, highlighting Mareva injunctions, Mills Injunctions, s. 17 of the Civil Enforcement Act, and preservation orders. Also learn about other extraordinary remedies – such as Norwich Orders and Anton Piller Orders – that have developed in conjunction with injunctive relief. This paper was drawn from materials presented at the Common Chambers’ Applications seminar held in February 2012.
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61972.07This paper discusses the effect of the recent Supreme Court of Canada case of Hryniak v Mauldin, which revamped the test for summary judgment in Alberta. The authors provides a detailed analysis of how the case, which interprets an Ontario procedural rule, has been interpreted and applied by the Alberta courts.This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Law and Practice Update in November, 2015.
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62083.01This paper focuses on best practices for managing commercial litigation and arbitration in order to achieve a fair, timely, and cost-effective process. It discusses strategies to maximize technology in resolving disputes, such as technology assisted review, e-filing, paperless hearings, remote appearances, and more. It also discusses case management, including the markers of effective case management and the one judge model. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 51st Annual Refresher: Business program in Lake Louise from May 6–8, 2018.
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OC-62246-5With ongoing delays in getting matters set down for trial, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can be very effective in commercial litigation. Explore the kinds of ADR-related considerations lawyers should think about to protect their clients' interests and advance their cases. This on-demand program originally broadcast on February 8, 2022, as part of our Commercial Litigation Fundamentals webinar. Total running time is 45 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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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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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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OC-62450-3Price range: $95.00 through $445.00The number of complaints being made to bodies regulating professionals in Alberta is increasing, with highly regarded, skilled and ethical professionals having complaints made against them. Explore basic principles that can be useful when defending regulatory complaints against professionals in Alberta. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Civil Litigation: Practice Essentials for Lawyers in the First 10 Years on September 26, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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092.013.00The Alberta Civil Practice Manual contains comprehensive information vital to your civil litigation practice. Packed with background information and commentary, this manual contains valuable information to get you through a litigation file from start to finish, including topics on commencing an action, questioning, managing litigation, trial, and judgments and orders.
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61912.07This paper examines the workings of the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act, including issues surrounding the threshold for CCAA relief and the practical process for obtaining that relief. It also addresses the role of a “Monitor” in CCAA proceedings, and considers how that role may evolve depending upon the facts of a particular case. Finally, it considers the more common forms of CCAA restructurings. Added bonus: Bankruptcy 101 Glossary of terms by Craig McMahon, Field LLP, providing an alphabetical list of typical bankruptcy-related terms and a concise explanation of each. This paper was presented at the Bankruptcy Seminar in January, 2014.
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62058.04This paper provides a point-form overview of debtor-in-possession restructuring. It highlights the process for obtaining plans of arrangements under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, RSC 1985, c C-36, and for proposals under Division I of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, RSC 1985, c B-3. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Fundamentals program in Calgary on October 17, 2017 and in Edmonton on October 24, 2017.
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62144.07This short synopsis 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 paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Provincial Court Civil Practice program in Calgary on January 24, 2020 and in Edmonton on January 31, 2020.
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