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OC-62198Explore the fundamentals of business for lawyers. Topics include an introduction to financial statements, financial statement analysis, business valuations, and business continuity planning. This four-part on-demand series was originally broadcasted as webinars between October – December, 2020. Each session is approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes.
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62210.01Section 16(4) of the recently amended Divorce Act assumes that family law professionals have (or will acquire) a working knowledge of the concept of coercive control. This paper explores the general concept of coercive control, provides suggestions for screening for coercive control, and highlights how coercive behaviour manifests in the family law context. This paper was presented at LESA’s Coercive Control and Family Violence webinar on February 17, 2021.
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092.052.00The Alberta Business Law Practice Manual is a comprehensive resource designed for business lawyers in Alberta. Whether you practice in corporate law, intellectual property law, oil and gas law, or commercial litigation, this manual provides essential information and precedents for any business law practitioner.
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OC-62202Learn how accountants and finance professionals view due diligence, drafting agreements, and contractual compliance. Errors and omissions can easily contribute to disputes and litigation. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on February 3, 2021. Total running time is 58 minutes.
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OC-62205Explore essential aspects of the due diligence process applicable to an asset purchase or share purchase transaction. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on January 21, 2021. Total running time is 55 minutes.
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OC-62198-4Understand what a firm needs to do to prevent possible disruptions to business, how to recover in the event of a disruption, and the role technology plays in this. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar as part of our Business Fundamentals for Lawyers series on December 9, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 21 minutes.
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OC-62191Unexpected issues can arise in seemingly straightforward real estate matters. Develop strategies to recognize common and less common pitfalls, identify points of potential conflict, and protect yourself from liability. Enhance your capacity to serve clients and move transactions along. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 24, 2020. Total running time is 5 hours, 34 minutes.
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The LESA Library is an online, comprehensive, and searchable resource that provides you with Alberta-specific legal information you can access from anywhere, at anytime. The complete LESA Library includes access to over 1,000 program papers from 2010 to the present, as well as publications, checklists, editable samples and precedents, and fillable forms. The LESA Library is a paid annual subscription with two payment options. Choose either an annual fee or sign up for our monthly payment option. Regardless of which payment option you pick, your subscription is for one year from the date of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew on the expiration date. Firm subscriptions are available in the following firm sizes:
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The LESA Library is an online, comprehensive, and searchable resource that provides you with Alberta-specific legal information you can access from anywhere, at anytime. The complete LESA Library includes access to over 1,000 program papers from 2010 to the present, as well as publications, checklists, editable samples and precedents, and fillable forms. The LESA Library is a paid annual subscription with two payment options. Choose either an annual fee or sign up for our monthly payment option. Regardless of which payment option you pick, your subscription is for one year from the date of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew on the expiration date. You may purchase an individual subscription to one or two areas of law or purchase a subscription to the complete library. Choose your areas of law in the drop-down menu below, select a payment option, and click “Sign Up Now” to add to your cart. Once your purchase is complete, you will have instant access to the LESA Library through the link at the top of our website. Subscribers to the LESA Library agree to abide by our Policies and Terms of Use. For answers to our frequently asked questions, please click here.
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OC-62197
When acting for clients who are buying or selling a business, lawyers need to be aware of situations that can result in negative tax consequences for their clients. Explore key considerations and potential pitfalls in this on-demand program. Topics include assets vs. shares, holding corporations and pre-sale reorganizations, structuring the deal, tax clauses in acquisition agreements, and GST. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on October 21, 2020. Total running time is 53 minutes.
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OC-62187Discover practical information so that you can understand the types of IP owned by your clients and the steps that can be taken to develop and implement an IP strategy. Explore the nature of the IP profession and some of the tools used by IP practitioners to assist their clients. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on September 16, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour. Though we do our best to ensure quality, technology is not always 100% reliable. This recording contains a minor audio glitch, we apologize for the inconvenience.
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OC-62184-3Explore how to identify irregularities in financial statements. Gain a better understanding of how to uncover transactions and balances that are “managed” or manipulated. Review examples of the typical hot spots and learn to uncover irregularities or build evidence to establish your client’s position. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on July 14, 2020. Total running time is 56 minutes.
