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  • OC-62371-05
    This panel discussion will canvass pertinent topics relating to initial custody hearings. Topics of discussion include: timelines of initial custody applications, what initial custody hearings are, and recent case law in the area of initial custody hearings. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program.  Total running time is 1 hour.
  • OC-62371-04
    This on-demand program explores An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families to help facilitate an understanding of key aspects of the act. It further discusses the impact of this act on provincial legislation. The presentation concludes with a view from the bench from a Justice in the Edmonton Family and Youth Court. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program.  Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.
  • OC-62371-03
    This on-demand program explores private guardianship applications and child welfare in Alberta, with topics including private guardianship, application process, Cultural Connection Plan, and notice and consent. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program.  Total running time is 40 minutes.
  • OC-62371-02
    This on-demand program explores the practical steps on how to access a file from Child and Family Services, including making a request pursuant to section 126(1) or an application pursuant to section 126.11 of the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program.  Total running time is 52 minutes.
  • OC-62371-01
    This on-demand program will help lawyers understand the relevant legislation for child protection matters, with topics including an overview of the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act, an overview of child protection practice generally, and an introduction to applicable law and key concepts. This on-demand program was originally presented on January 19, 2024 as part of our Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program.  Total running time is 45 minutes.
  • OC-62379
    This on-demand program explores examples of the most prevalent pitfalls of using precedents (vagueness and ambiguity), and provides helpful techniques for spotting and correcting archaic and convoluted language, built into precedents over time, that confuses judges, lawyers, and clients alike. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 31, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 33 minutes.
  • OC-62389
    Civil disputes are commonly resolved through mediation, negotiation, or arbitration. This presentation explores these alternatives to trial, examines the various aspects relating to these alternatives, and provides an overview of changes to the landscape of alternative dispute resolution, such as technological advancements, and the increased use of ADR methods instead of trials. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 30, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 34 minutes.
  • 62379.01
    Good legal writing is vital to be able to clearly communicate with or advocate for clients. An overriding purpose in both writing and drafting is to communicate: to convey a message from one’s mind to the readers. This paper focuses on clarity, concision, and engagement. Topics include history of legal writing, plain language, plain language writing guidelines, contract language, and artificial intelligence in legal drafting. This paper was presented at LESA’s Drafting Effective Contracts webinar on January 31, 2024.
  • 62389.01
    Civil disputes are commonly resolved through mediation, negotiation, or arbitration. This paper explores these alternatives to trial. It also includes the paper from LESA’s The Law of Damages: Resolving Damages in Alberta Outside of Court Proceedings, March 2018. This paper was presented at LESA’s Resolving Damages Outside of Court Proceedings webinar on January 30, 2024.
  • OC-62388
    This presentation outlines a number of the changes law firms are facing, and how to handle them. Topics include: why strategic planning is critical for law firms right now,  how to prepare for retirements and transfer of ownership, how to keep lawyers motivated to stay and evolve with the firm, and how to prepare for changes to the profession resulting from developments like AI. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 25, 2024.  Total running time is 1 hour.
  • OC-62384
    From the perspective of land surveyors, this presentation examines issues that frequently arise with surveys in residential real estate transactions and real property reports. Looking at real life examples, the presenters provide practical advice on what justifies updating an RPR, what to do if you encounter issues with RPRs, boundary disputes and discrepancies, encroachments, and municipal compliance (or non-compliance). This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 23, 2024.  Total running time is 1 hour.
  • 62371.05
    When a child is apprehended, the Director (Child & Family Services) must return the child within two days or make an application for initial custody, as well as a supervision order, a temporary guardianship order, or a permanent guardianship order. This paper explores initial custody applications, including timelines and structure of the initial custody hearing , evidence, the legal test to be met, tips for counsel for the Director, tips for counsel for the parent/guardian, and next steps after the hearing. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters program on January 19, 2024.