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  • OC-62358
    A strong foundation in expert evidence is critical to being an effective criminal lawyer. This on-demand program examines strategies that can assist criminal lawyers when navigating this element essential to many complex criminal trials. Topics include the law on experts; selecting and qualifying your own expert witness; direct examination of your expert witness cross-examination of the other side’s expert witness. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 17, 2023. Total running time is 52 minutes.
  • OC-62372
    Legal documents frequently require complex formatting. Legal users often find Microsoft Word to be a constant source of frustration. It’s the primary tool used to produce work product, yet many feel it works against them. This presentation explores common legal drafting problems and teaches tips and techniques to utilize Microsoft Word efficiently and effectively in the practice of law. This comprehensive training is relevant to both lawyers and legal support staff. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 15, 2023. Total running time is 3 hours.
  • OC-62365-05
    Designed for newly called lawyers, or for those looking to revisit the basics, this presentation explores a variety of issues that lawyers must be mindful of in estate administration matters. Topics include the role of a personal representative after the grant is issued; estate accounts versus trust accounts; expenses incurred by the personal representative; and advertising for creditors and claimants. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 26, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Estate Administration program.  Total running time is 53 minutes.
  • OC-62365-04
    Designed for newly called lawyers, or for those looking to revisit the basics, this presentation explores common tax issues estate administration matters. Topics include taxation on death; principal residence; and special tax considerations. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 26, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Estate Administration program.  Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
  • OC-62365-03
    Designed for newly called lawyers, or for those looking to revisit the basics, this presentation explores the grant application process in estate administration matters. Topics include required information during the grant application; relevant surrogate forms; and applicable legislation. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 26, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Estate Administration program.  Total running time is 1 hour, 32 minutes.
  • OC-62365-02
    Designed for newly called lawyers, or for those looking to revisit the basics, this presentation examines client intake procedures in estate administration matters. Topics include evaluating the needs and expectations of your client; managing the expectations of your client; and developing systems and protocols for the client introduction meeting and intake process. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 26, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Estate Administration program.  Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
  • OC-62365-01
    Designed for newly called lawyers, or for those looking to revisit the basics, this presentation examines the duty to account in estate administration matters. Topics include general principles and common law duty to account; entitlement to an accounting; and who prepares/pays for the accounting. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 26, 2023 as part of our Practice Foundations: Estate Administration program.  Total running time is 1 hour, 4 minutes.
  • OC-62356
    Honour based violence (HBV) is not defined in Canadian jurisprudence, except to the extent that it is often conflated with domestic violence. Understanding how to navigate matters involving HBV is important for today’s family and criminal law practitioners. This presentation explores topics such as mainstream constructions of HBV (and how they produce both false positives and false negatives), and Western examples of HBV. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on October 25, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 8 minutes.
  • OC-62362
    This year-in-review presentation canvasses the various ways that the courts, counsel, and litigants have interpreted the Rules of Court. Significant cases and interesting points of civil procedure are examined, including summary judgment, dismissal for delay, record production, questioning and undertakings, experts, and preparing for trial and summary trial. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on October 18, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 9 minutes.
  • 62358.01
    A strong foundation in expert evidence is critical to being an effective criminal lawyer. This paper examines strategies that can assist criminal lawyers when navigating this element essential to many complex criminal trials. Topics include advice for selecting and qualifying your own expert witness, and advice on cross-examining an expert witness. This paper was presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Expert Evidence in Criminal Law webinar on November 17, 2023.
  • OC-62357
    Determining the date of separation could make all the difference in certain family law matters. The Separation Date Assessment Guide is a tool to assist family lawyers when making such determinations. This presentation explores the Guide, discusses its application in family law matters, and considers various evidentiary tools. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on October 17, 2023. Total running time is 57 minutes.
  • OC-62369
    Unique ethical considerations arise for wills and estates practitioners working with elderly clients. Through examination of three scenarios, this presentation explores common issues in the estate planning process for aging clients, red flags practitioners should be aware of, and effective strategies to ensure that lawyers meet their ethical obligations. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on October 12, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 7 minutes.