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OC-62329-02Understanding the roles and responsibilities as a legal support staff is essential to a successful practice. Part 1 of this two-part series discusses communication and time management skills, including communication between legal support staff and “their” lawyer(s), and how to work with difficult personalities. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on May 26, 2023 as part of our Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff program.
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OC-62329-01The roles and responsibilities carried out by legal support staff are integral to a successful law practice. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on May 26, 2023 as part of our Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff program.
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OC-62215-03Legal support staff’s assistance in the preparation of Family Property Statements can be invaluable to a lawyer – if done properly. This on-demand program provides information on how to prepare Family Property Statementst to provide the information needed to settle the division of family property.
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OC-62215-02This on-demand program discusses common mistakes on applications, affidavits, and orders that lead to filing rejections for divorces.
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OC-62215-01This on-demand program examines key provisions of the Family Property Act and explains important concepts. Topics canvassed include the application of the act to common law couples, date of separation, limitation periods, valuation date, exemptions, exclusive possession of the family home, pensions, existing and future agreements, and Court forms.
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OC-62308-06This panel discussion provides a candid exploration of strategies that legal support staff can utilize when navigating relationship and communication challenges in the workplace. 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 46 minutes.
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OC-62308-05Legal project management is the application of conventional project management strategies, techniques, and tools to the legal services context. This presentation introduces the concept and provides examples of ways to use its principles to enhance efficiency in corporate and commercial transactions. It also provides strategies that legal support staff can utilize in their day-to-day work. 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 48 minutes.
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OC-62308-04It is important to stay organized when closing a transaction. This presentation discusses several aspects of a closing, including: (1) differences between asset purchase and share purchase transactions, (2) closing agendas, (3) common ancillary documents, (4) facilitating closing and document execution, and (5) a brief overview of closing books and the use of the legal transaction management software. 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 46 minutes.
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OC-62308-03The type of due diligence required for a transaction depends on a variety of factors. This presentation explores how to effectively conduct due diligence and how to analyze and interpret due diligence search results. It further provides practical tips on such information gathering. 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 1 hour, 12 minutes.
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OC-62308-02While 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.
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OC-62308-01Understanding how a business is set up is key for any commercial or corporate transaction involving that business. This presentation provides an overview of different business structures, the benefits and risks of decision-making authority under each structure, and the process for registration of the business. 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 52 minutes.
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OC-61975-03In this presentation, Dale Barrie provides an overview of the Alberta courts and how to research and cite case law. A bonus video is also included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on November 17, 2015.
