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62377.09This paper explores considerations for legal professionals when lending or enforcing on a farm operation and delves into a variety of topics including what constitutes an agricultural lending matter; farm lending; due diligence; typical loan and security terms, and considerations unique to agricultural matters; and normal enforcement steps and additional enforcement steps specific to farm operations. 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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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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62377.06This paper looks at whether demands by ESG activists are compatible with the corporate fiduciary duty and the legal duties of institutional investment managers. 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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62377.05This paper provides an overview of USAs from a litigation perspective, including tips to avoid unnecessary disputes, and best practices for drafting USA provisions that are most likely to be the subject of litigation. It considers basic drafting considerations, shareholder rights and obligations, buyout rights, restrictive covenants, and purchase price determinations. 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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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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62377.03Structured as a “top 10 guide”, this paper supports legal professionals in understanding and navigating common issues which arise in formal insolvency proceedings. 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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62377.02This paper examines the scope and efficacy of the oppression remedy as a mechanism available to assist stakeholders in keeping the individuals who control corporations in check. It also provides an opinion on whether the oppression remedy requires reform, particularly relating to the rights of minority shareholders in privately held corporations. 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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62377.01This paper considers forms of equitable relief that allows victims to remedy wrongs, take action to secure information or assets, and protect themselves against fraud. 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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OC-62412Explore key documents in M&A transactions and the negotiations involved in developing and finalizing them, with a focus on documents including: purchase and sale or similar agreements; asset vs. share vs. hybrid agreements; key provisions such as conditions precedent, indemnities, and representations and warranties; and ancillary agreements such as non-competes, leases, and transition services. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on June 3, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 27 minutes.
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OC-62410-4Understanding the kinds of applications that can proceed as adult guardianship and trusteeship “desk applications” is paramount for lawyers and their clients. This on-demand program considers the mechanisms for initial applications for guardianship and trusteeship, review applications, and examination and approval of trusteeship accounts. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships on May 28, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 23 minutes.
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OC-62410-3It is important for lawyers to understand the difference between hearings and desk applications and when to proceed to court. Explore key aspects of AGT applications by hearing, including a review of a sample notice of hearing, affidavit of service, and order, and consideration of sample paragraphs for AGTA applications. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships on May 28, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 21 minutes.
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OC-62410-2Canada’s population is aging, and issues of concern to older adults will have growing implications for medical and legal practice. Explore topics such as the demographics of aging in Canada, the spectrum of cognitive changes in older adults from normal aging through to advanced dementia, how multi-morbidity, polypharmacy, and frailty interact with cognition, and possible implications for legal practice. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships on May 28, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour.
