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62487.01The rise of digital assets in recent years has created novel challenges in family law matters. This paper explores topics on tax considerations for transferring digital assets, solutions to prevent dissipation of digital assets, the equalization of assets through reapportionment of Canadian assets, the reality of crypto asset division in family law, and compelling disclosure of digital assets. This paper was presented at LESA’s Crypto and Conflict: A Family Lawyer’s Guide to Digital Assets webinar on March 12, 2025.
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092.001.00Whether you practice in commercial or residential real estate, this manual is for you. The Alberta Real Estate Practice Manual provides a comprehensive overview of real estate transactions in Alberta. Written by real estate practitioners from across the province, this publication follows the real estate deal from start to finish.
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OC-62502Explore topics including how the various valuation methods apply in family law disputes, why traditional valuation approaches may not fully capture value in a matrimonial setting, the impact of the chosen valuation date on business value, and how changes in business performance between separation and trial can affect outcomes. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on April 28, 2025. Total running time is 50 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-PF-ECThis course will focus on the principles of effective communication and how to implement them to enhance your communication skills, your client and colleague relationships, and your performance. It will take approximately two hours to complete.
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OC-62498Unpack the impact of personality disorders to strengthen your understanding of the nuances related to mental health. Consider criminal matters where a party to a proceeding has a personality disorder and explore topics including what ‘fitness to stand trial’ means and community treatment plans. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on April 15, 2025. Total running time is 55 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62493Learn how to select and integrate various legal technology effectively, so you can optimize your day-to-day practice. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on April 8, 2025. Total running time is 41 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62494Explore common types of corporate reorganizations, including amalgamations and share exchanges, and it will examine strategies for drafting and reviewing documents specific to reorganizations. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 26, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62462.04This handy reference guide provides a quick summary of key evidence considerations including relevance, materiality, authentication of documents, the best evidence rule, exclusionary rules, privilege, hearsay, prior consistent statement, prior inconsistent statement, exceptions to hearsay, the opinion evidence rule, similar fact evidence, the collateral fact rule, character evidence, the rule in Browne v Dunn, general exclusionary discretion, and judicial notice. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
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62462.02For clients, success in chambers applications may enhance their chances of success at trial or even eliminate the need to go to trial. For lawyers, success in chambers requires meticulous preparation and adaptability. This paper provides tips to help practitioners understand the art and skill of chambers advocacy. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
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62462.07Administrative law reflects the balance between the rule of law and the authority of parliament and legislatures to establish agencies and to endow them with broad powers. Good advocacy is as important in administrative law as in civil or criminal litigation. However, there are important differences and areas worth emphasizing that are unique to administrative proceedings. This paper considers the key principles of: statutory interpretation, advocacy in the context of adjudicative decision makers, advocacy for judicial review, and advocacy for appeals to court from administrative tribunals. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
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62462.06Litigation is rarely a linear process. On the path between pleadings, discovery production, questioning, and trial, there are usually many procedural issues that pop up along the way. This paper provides a list of issues to consider when dealing with interlocutory applications in chambers. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
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62462.05Mastering the art of chambers applications is one of the most significant challenges that new lawyers face. Between remembering unwritten rules, codified rules, and at times complex protocols, acquiring chambers advocacy skills is essential for cultivating an effective litigation practice and building a reputation as a trusted advocate before the courts. This paper provides an overview of chambers advocacy and address specific topics including the jurisdiction of Applications Judges, types of common chambers applications, applications with and without notice, applications for summary dismissal, and costs in chambers matters. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
