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62475.01Arbitration clauses require careful consideration and cannot be treated as boilerplate provisions. This paper outlines a number of elements that will enable contract drafters to craft robust arbitration clauses, suitable for a variety of transactions – from the relatively simple to complex multi-party or multi-contract situations. 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-62475-1Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Arbitration clauses require careful consideration and cannot be treated as boilerplate provisions. This on-demand program explores how to draft effective arbitration clauses. 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, 41 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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61992.04This paper reviews the general principles of arbitration and its application to unanimous shareholder disputes. It discusses confidentiality considerations in arbitration proceedings, and looks at expert determination versus arbitration, with suggested factors to consider when determining which process is best for a client. As well, potential upcoming arbitral statutory changes are highlighted in relation to arbitration for unanimous shareholder disputes.This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Unanimous Shareholder Agreement Disputes program in Edmonton on April 6, 2016 and in Calgary on April 20, 2016.
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OC-62495-5Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Explore key components of articles of incorporation by walking through a precedent step-by-step. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting on June 5, 2025. Total running time is 28 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62031-02Price range: $95.00 through $445.00In this presentation, Leah Tolton provides an outline of an asset purchase transaction, identifying key documents, due diligence searches, representations and warranties, and other considerations for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating asset purchase agreements. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in March 2017.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62082-03Price range: $95.00 through $445.00In this presentation, Leah Tolton highlights drafting principles for contracts, with reference to Bhasin v Hrynew and the duties of good faith and honesty. She also reviews key terms in contracts, including limitation of liability clauses and entire agreement clauses. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in May 2018.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62082.03This paper discusses the general principles of contracting that flow from the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Bhasin v Hrynew, 2014 SCC 71, which will aid practitioners to successfully draft enforceable agreements. Three contractual principles arising from the case are discussed: the court expects that parties will not lie or mislead, the court does not require contractual terms to be fair, and the court will uphold express contractual terms but will be slow to imply terms. The paper also provides tips for drafting agreements and suggested clauses to include. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Business Disputes program in Lake Louise on May 5, 2018.
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62377.08As business advisors, lawyers – both barristers and solicitors – face myriad ethical issues which require consideration of difficult and often disparate outcomes. The lawyer’s interests may be contrary to a client’s, or one client’s interests may be at odds with those of another. The outcome of the process impacts both clients and lawyer. This paper explores ethical decision-making, including those relating to AI and tech competency, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Corporate/Commercial Refresher: Transactions and Litigation program in Lake Louise from May 2–5, 2024.
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62083.08This paper discusses the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Bhasin v Hrynew, 2014 SCC 71, and identifies how the decision has been applied in recent case law from the Alberta Court of Appeal and Court of Queen’s Bench. 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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62082.02This paper presents ideas for helping business clients avoid and resolve legal conflicts. It provides suggestions for avoiding disputes, managing and resolving disputes without litigation or formal dispute resolution processes, and dealing with litigation when it does arise. It also discusses the importance of developing problem-solving skills and working collaboratively with clients in business disputes. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Business Disputes program in Lake Louise on May 5, 2018.
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OC-62198-4Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Understand what a firm needs to do to prevent possible disruptions to business, how to recover in the event of a disruption, and the role technology plays in this. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Business Fundamentals for Lawyers series on December 9, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 21 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62294Amendments to Alberta’s Business Corporations Act came into effect on May 31, 2022. This presentation discusses the amendments to the BCA and how these changes impact on your business law practice. This presentation provides an overview on changes impacting non-reporting issuers, changes impacting directors and officers, plans of arrangement, as well as other amendments to the Act. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on December 1, 2022. Total running time is 56 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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