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OC-62539$95.00 – $445.00Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Explore the new privacy and access to information legislation, and discuss key considerations for lawyers on how the new legislation may impact their practices. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on July 9, 2025. Total running time is 44 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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07_45_03This paper provides an overview of dispute resolutions processes including private mediation, court annexed mediation, judicial dispute resolution and use of the waiver rule in the Rules of Court. A cost/benefit analysis of dispute resolution and alternatives are also discussed. This paper was presented at the Update 2011 program.
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61887.02This author focusses on the role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) within organizations. After looking at the elements of an ADR system, she moves on to what an ADR looks like within an organization, providing practical advice for both in-house and outside counsel. In addition to a thorough bibliography, the author also provides useful visuals such as a concern handling workflow chart and a sample tracking report. This paper was presented at the 47th Annual Refresher – Civil Litigation program in April 2014.
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62042.8BThis paper discusses the various options available to counsel when considering how to resolve a client’s dispute. It reviews the framework for mediation and judicial dispute resolution [JDR] in Alberta, and discusses considerations for selecting one dispute resolution tool over another. It also provides an overview of the civil mediation process in Provincial Court, and the arbitration process under the Arbitration Act. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 50th Annual Refresher in Lake Louise from May 7–9th, 2017.
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62377.04In the context of alternative dispute resolution alternatives, this paper focuses on arbitration and provides general and specific pointers on how to draft arbitration clauses. It also invites counsel to consider their clients’ priorities when deciding whether to pursue ADR and which alternative is best. 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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61883.01This practice-oriented overview examines current topics in family law that busy general practitioners may find useful for advising their family law clients. It draws together commentaries by a number of Alberta family lawyers who have given fuller treatment to these subjects in previous LESA papers and, in particular, at the 2013 Family Law Refresher in Banff. Attachments include a schedule of references to other works, a “quick reference” to Family Justice Services, and checklists on unjust enrichment and constructive trust claims. This paper was presented at the Law and Practice program in November 2013.
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61841.03This paper canvasses the continuum of dispute resolution methods ranging from information and interest based mediation, to binding JDRs and trials. For each method the authors discuss examples, as well as the advantages and disadvantages. If you are interested in being able to counsel clients on which method of dispute resolution is the best fit for them, this is a must read paper. This paper was drawn from materials presented at the Civil Litigation for LSS seminar held in May 2012.
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OC-62236Identify, unpack, and intervene in systemic racism within legal institutions and your own practice. Moving beyond a diversity and inclusion lens, this session encourages members of the legal community to develop an anti-racist framework. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on September 9, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 54 minutes. This on-demand program is complimentary.
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OC-62477$95.00 – $445.00Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Through the lens of cognitive bias and theory, explore relevant human rights jurisprudence and practical strategies relating to policies, employee training, and reporting systems. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 4, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 8 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62099.06This paper examines the appeal mechanisms in Alberta’s environmental legislation, including the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the Water Act, and the Public Lands Act. It discusses the elements to the appeal process, such as: the parties, public notices, statements of concern, notices of appeal, mediations, hearings, and costs. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Environmental Law: Key Strategies for Everyday Practice program in Edmonton on October 17, 2018 and in Calgary on October 24, 2018.
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61846.01This paper outlines the bail review process at the Court of Queen’s Bench, providing information on scheduling the hearing as well as timing, notice and documentation requirements. The author also provides similar information on detention review applications, bail forfeiture applications, summary conviction appeals and appeals to the Court of Appeal. This paper was presented at the Criminal Law for Legal Support Staff program held in September 2012.
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OC-62282-07$95.00 – $445.00Price range: $95.00 through $445.00This “After the Hearing” presentation discusses important procedures that follow a Court of Appeal hearing. The formal presentation is followed by a question and answer period where Justices of the Court of Appeal answered questions on a variety of topics. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on April 21, 2023 as part of our Appellate Advocacy program.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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