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62485.04This paper provides an overview of the procedure and law regarding claims that survive bankruptcy under s 178(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and opposition to a bankrupt’s discharge from bankruptcy under sections 172.1 and 173. It also delves into the types of claims that survive bankruptcy, creditor opposition to discharge, tax debt that exceeds 75% of the unsecured debt, and applications for discharge when the trustee has been discharged. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency program in Edmonton on February 21, 2025.
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OC-62485-6$95.00 – $445.00Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Review the procedure and law regarding claims that survive bankruptcy under s 178(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and discuss creditor opposition to discharge. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Bankruptcy and Insolvency on February 21, 2025. Total running time is 46 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62058.03This paper provides an introduction to key considerations in bankruptcy law and practice. In particular, the paper discusses claims and debts that survive bankruptcy, opposition to a bankrupt’s discharge from bankruptcy, and the stay of bankruptcy proceedings. It includes practice tips for lawyers new to or less familiar with bankruptcy law. The paper includes a sample notice of intended opposition to discharge of the bankrupt and a sample application to lift stay of proceedings. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Fundamentals program in Calgary on October 17, 2017 and in Edmonton on October 24, 2017.
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61887.04This paper provides a non-comprehensive list of categories of class action law suits that have been filed against the government with varying success. Other topics of discussion include the perils of suing the government, alternative remedies and preferable procedures, and settlement issues. Attached is an examination of the most recent SCC and Alberta decisions and developments in class action law. This paper was originally produced for Western Canadian Class Actions Conference 2013 (Continuing Legal Education Society of BC: January, 2013) This paper was presented at the 47th Annual Refresher – Civil Litigation program in April 2014.
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62368.01The use of a prior inconsistent statement to impeach a witness’ testimony is an effective tool in cross-examination that serves to undermine a witness’ credibility or reliability and weaken the opponent’s case. This paper explores the legislative framework for impeachments, provides a practical strategy to impeach a witness, and provides suggestions for dealing with difficult witnesses. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Cross-Examinations program in Calgary on February 27, 2024 and in Edmonton on March 5, 2024.
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OC-62246-1$95.00 – $445.00Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Being in sync with a client is paramount in all legal matters. Gain insight on how to develop positive client relationships, particularly in the context of commercial litigation.This on-demand program originally broadcast on February 8, 2022, as part of our Commercial Litigation Fundamentals webinar. Total running time is 1 hour, 17 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62221.00This paper describes the collections process, specifically, the procedures used to collect secured and unsecured debt, their commonalities, and the differences of which a lawyer must be aware.
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OC-61929-03In this presentation, Steven Shafir discusses costs of litigation and lawyers charges, and how to enforce and recover those costs.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-61929-02In this presentation, John Roggeveen discusses enforcing a judgment, including reciprocal enforcement of judgments, exemptions, the process of questioning debtors, and garnishment.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-61929-01In this presentation, Lindsey Miller explains the stpes in debt collection leading up to a judgment, including questions to ask, details to obtain, and factors to consider.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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61912.05This paper provides a thorough examination of important topics related to commercial bankruptcies and proposals, with statutory references and a full bibliography. Topics include: the fundamentals of commercial insolvency, invoking the bankruptcy process, the scope and operation of the stay of proceedings in bankruptcy, property and the debtor company, the administration of the bankruptcy estate, distribution of dividends, commercial proposals, initiation of commercial proposal proceedings, proofs of claim and meeting of creditors, and secured creditors. Added bonus: Bankruptcy 101 Glossary of terms by Craig McMahon, Field LLP, providing an alphabetical list of typical bankruptcy-related terms and a concise explanation of each. This paper was presented at the Bankruptcy Seminar in January, 2014.
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61827.01Updated in May 2015 This classic work by Daniel T. Gallagher QC, revised in May 2015, contains comprehensive information for conducting common contested applications. Included is a Chambers Application checklist that walks through preparation, service, application, and post-application steps, as well as dozens of sample precedents. This paper was most recently presented at the Common Chambers’ Applications seminar held in February 2012.
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