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OC-62259-2Price range: $95.00 through $445.00This on-demand program discusses one lawyer's personal approach to practicing family law. Resources include a discussion of the three types of divorces (the emotional divorce, the intellectual divorce, and the legal divorce) and offer considerations when advising clients. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person session on June 14, 2022, as part of our Advanced Negotiation Techniques for Family Lawyers program. Total running time is 1 hour, 1 minute.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62355-05Price range: $95.00 through $445.00The Alberta Lawyers Indemnity Association (ALIA) sees a fair volume of claims against lawyers in relation to residential real estate transactions. This presentation examines the current professional liability and misappropriation indemnity group policy and lawyers’ obligations with respect to self-reporting potential claims. It considers common traps that lawyers can fall into when conducting residential real estate conveyancing. The presentation includes a robust Q&A session that taps into the professional experience of senior members of the bar on faculty and in attendance at the conference. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 20 & 21, 2023 as part of our Real Estate Conference. Total running time is 53 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62355-08Price range: $95.00 through $445.00This presentation includes an exploration of AREA’s standard form contracts, highlighting recent changes. It includes a summary of a recent survey to stakeholders about areas of concern and ways that changes to the standard form contracts could potentially address them. The presentation examines common issues such as real property reports, title insurance, and contractual warranties, and dower. It also includes a discussion with a lawyer who defends claims against realtors. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 20 & 21, 2023 as part of our Real Estate Conference. Total running time is 1 hour, 27 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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61923.01This paper provides an in-depth discussion of four basic concepts related to preparing for and appearing at your first trial: how to develop a theory and theme for your case, the basic evidentiary principles that apply when proving your case, the order of events at trial, and proper courtroom etiquette. This paper was presented at the Running Your First Trial program held in January and February 2015.
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62143.01This paper informs paralegals about changes to the Family Property Act and the Divorce Act, aiming to equip paralegals with the knowledge needed to provide enhanced service to clients and practical assistance to lawyers in light of legislative changes. The paper is meant to introduce the changes that will most affect practices on a day-to-day basis. Topics address terminology changes, definitions, relationship interdependence, property exemptions, client duties and obligations, best interests of the child, parenting orders, contact orders, and relocation.
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OC-62143.01Price range: $95.00 through $445.00This on-demand program informs paralegals about changes to the Family Property Act and the Divorce Act, aiming to equip paralegals with the knowledge needed to provide enhanced service to clients and practical assistance to lawyers in light of legislative changes. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January, 2020. Total running time is 51 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62456.05This paper explores how Alberta courts have treated the law of evidence in family law matters. It examines general rules of admissibility, affidavits, exhibits. letters, wiretapping and recording, electronic evidence, evidence from other actions, hearsay, judicial notice, business records, credibility, privilege and confidentiality, lawyers as witnesses, children’s evidence, expert opinions, new evidence and fresh evidence, onuses, and publication and broadcast bans. It also considers evidence issues in the arbitration context. Lastly, the paper includes a helpful checklist and a disclosure and evidence handbook for legal support staff. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Family Law Institute: Survive, Strive, Thrive program in Calgary on November 28–November 29, 2024.
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62382.01This guide bridges the gap between the Alberta Law Reform Institute’s Report on Personal Property Security Law and the new legislative provisions in force as of June 1, 2024. It also includes commentary that summarizes the changes to the PPSA brought about by the amendment. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s PPSA Update in Edmonton on June 5, 2024 and was also presented at LESA’s Corporate/Commercial Refresher: Transactions and Litigation program in Lake Louise from May 2–5, 2024.
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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.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62215.03This paper 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. This paper was presented at LESA’s Family Property Act for Legal Support Staff webinar on April 22, 2021.
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OC-62058-01In this presentation, Brian Summers discusses relevant case law and legislation, as well as practical and ethical considerations for protecting an insolvent client's income and assets. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October 2017.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-CDS-1Discuss tips and learn to leverage networking opportunities for career development. Hear how Sanjiv Parmar used networking to help him kickstart his own law firm. This on-demand program originally broadcast on May 29, 2020, as part of our Career Development Webinar Series. Total running time is 1 hour, 4 minutes. This on-demand program is complimentary. Created in collaboration with the Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society (Assist).
