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  • OC-62208-01
    Understand different board governance models and the following topics: What are Governing Approaches and why do they matter? How do you get the most out of the technical elements of governance? What’s a board’s role in strategy?
  • 62325.01
    Tracking the chronological order of an income tax dispute, this paper provides guidance on how to navigate such disputes. Topics include authorization to represent a taxpayer, audits, assessments/reassessments, objections, appeals to the Tax Court of Canada, appeals to the Federal Court of Appeal, collections, and other remedies. This paper was presented at LESA’s Dealing with Tax Disputes webinar on April 12, 2023.
  • 62289.02
    Being on the board of directors of a corporation that is facing insolvency can be a stressful and challenging experience. Directors will have concerns as to the scope of their personal liability and how their duties and obligations may change. This paper provides a high-level discussion on the legal duties of directors prior to and leading up to an insolvency. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Essentials program in Edmonton on March 15, 2023.
  • OC-62289-02
    Being on the board of directors of a corporation that is facing insolvency can be a stressful and challenging experience. Directors will have concerns as to the scope of their personal liability and how their duties and obligations may change. This presentation discusses the legal duties of directors in corporate insolvency.  
  • 62308.01
    While every corporation in Alberta must have a minute book, not all minute books look the same. This paper looks at the statutory requirements for minute books, considers who is entitled to access minute books, and provides direction on updating and maintaining minute books. It also provides guidance and suggestions on reviewing minute books in two contexts: (1) becoming a new registered office, records office, and/or agent for service of a corporation; and (2) for transactional and/or due diligence purposes. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on February 9, 2023 and in Calgary on February 23, 2023.
  • 62308.04
    What due diligence is required for a transaction will depend on a variety of factors. This paper explores how to effectively conduct due diligence, how to analyze and interpret the results of such information gathering, and provides general tips. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on February 9, 2023 and in Calgary on February 23, 2023.
  • OC-62308-04
    It is important to stay organized when closing a transaction. This presentation discusses several aspects of a closing, including: (1) differences between asset purchase and share purchase transactions, (2) closing agendas, (3) common ancillary documents, (4) facilitating closing and document execution, and (5) a brief overview of closing books and the use of the legal transaction management software. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 9, 2023 as part of our Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 46 minutes.
  • OC-62308-03
    The type of due diligence required for a transaction depends on a variety of factors. This presentation explores how to effectively conduct due diligence and how to analyze and interpret due diligence search results. It further provides practical tips on such information gathering. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 9, 2023 as part of our Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 1 hour, 12 minutes.
  • OC-62308-02
    While every corporation in Alberta must have a minute book, not all minute books look the same. This presentation looks at the statutory requirements for minute books, considers who is entitled to access minute books, and provides direction on updating and maintaining minute books. It also provides guidance and suggestions on reviewing minute books in two contexts: (1) becoming a new registered office, records office, and/or agent for service of a corporation; and (2) for transactional and/or due diligence purposes. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 9, 2023 as part of our Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 59 minutes.
  • OC-62308-01
    Understanding how a business is set up is key for any commercial or corporate transaction involving that business. This presentation provides an overview of different business structures, the benefits and risks of decision-making authority under each structure, and the process for registration of the business. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 9, 2023 as part of our Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 52 minutes.
  • 62314.03
    A corporation’s directors typically don’t plan for insolvency until it’s too late, such that they seek advice from lawyers or a Licensed Insolvency Trustee well after any problems arise. By then it may be too late to take steps to minimize the damage to the corporation and to the directors themselves. From the perspective of a Licensed Insolvency Trustee to directors, this paper explores directors’ responsibilities before, during, and after a corporate insolvency filing. It also addresses the personal benefits and risks of a formal corporate insolvency filing and the potential exposure they may have as a director of an insolvent corporation. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Directors and Officers: Duties, Liabilities, Coverages program in Edmonton on January 26, 2023.
  • 62314.02
    Taking on the role of a director on a board can be a fulfilling experience but it comes with many responsibilities. Before taking on this responsibility, potential directors should ensure that they: (1) are aligned to the organization’s goals, (2) are prepared to spend the time required on the duties, and (3) have done their due diligence about organizational risk. This paper provides a helpful framework for Alberta lawyers who are interested in serving on a board of directors. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Directors and Officers: Duties, Liabilities, Coverages program in Edmonton on January 26, 2023.