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OC-62289-02Being 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.
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OC-62289-01It is important to understand the relevant aspects of the situation when working with a client struggling with debt in order to properly assess the solvency of the client and to recommend the appropriate next steps. This presentation explores key steps to consider when advising a client at risk of insolvency.
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OC-62305-04This presentation considers important aspects of chambers advocacy after the application has been heard. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 10, 2023 as part of our Effective Chambers Advocacy Program. Total running time is 17 minutes.
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OC-62305-03It is important to present an oral argument in a way that will help the judge solve the problem. This presentation explores essential elements of effective advocacy when attending morning chambers, attending special chambers, appearing on an ex parte application, or appearing on a complex or lengthy application. It further discusses important items a judge considers when making a decision. This on-demand program also includes 6 demonstrations that provide examples of effective and less than effective chambers advocacy. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 10, 2023 as part of our Effective Chambers Advocacy Program. The total running time for each presentation ranges between 13 minutes to 2 hours, 12 minutes.
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OC-62305-01Thorough preparation is key to a successful Chambers application. This presentation explores essential items to consider when preparing for a Chambers application. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 10, 2023 as part of our Effective Chambers Advocacy Program. Total running time is 1 hour, 9 minutes.
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OC-62305-02It is important to present a written argument in a way that will help the judge solve the problem. This presentation examines how to prepare a written argument that is persuasive and that assists the judge in reaching a fair and practical result. It further explores essential elements of effective writing, such as style and structure. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 10, 2023 as part of our Effective Chambers Advocacy Program. Total running time is 34 minutes.
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62314.04Attempting to pierce the corporate veil can be risky. This paper explores the history of piercing the corporate veil and some key considerations that lawyers should keep in mind when they contemplate doing so. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Directors and Officers: Duties, Liabilities, Coverages program in Edmonton on January 26, 2023.
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OC-62314-04Attempting to pierce the corporate veil can be risky. This on-demand program explores the history of piercing the corporate veil along with some key considerations. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on January 26, 2023 as part of our Directors and Officers: Duties, Liabilities, Coverages program. Total running time is 37 minutes.
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OC-61984-01In this presentation, Barbara Billingsley discusses new case law which refreshes old pleadings rules and describes five principles of pleadings. A bonus video is also included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February, 2016.
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OC-61929-04In this presentation, Patricia Wilson provides a bailiff's perspective on land and personal property seizure and sale to enforce judgments in Alberta.
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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.
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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.
