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Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff (Edmonton & Livestream)
Legal support staff are integral to a successful law practice. LESA’s upcoming program, Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff, provides attendees with comprehensive learnings to become efficient and effective as support staff in any area of law. Our presenter, Ashley Stasiewich, has structured this program to explore foundational topics, …
The New Trustee Act – On-Demand Recordings and Materials Now Available
The video recordings and materials from LESA’s webinar on the new Trustee Act are now available. Originally broadcast as a half-day webinar, the following titles are now available on demand: The New Trustee Act: What’s New and What’s Not The New Trustee Act: Settlor’s Intentions and Temporary Trustees The New …
Bill C-27: Artificial Intelligence in Canada
In the last few months, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has been heavily featured in mainstream discourse. OpenAI’s recent release of ChatGPT, in particular, has sparked discussion on its use by students, businesses, and law firms. In July 2022, the Canadian government responded to the rise in AI technology and introduced the …
The Impact of Delusions in Capacity Cases
A will, gift, or other juridical act is void if driven by a delusion as to fact, motive, or character. If you are a wills and estates practitioner looking to brush up on your knowledge of the impact delusions can have in capacity cases, this webinar is for you. Explore …
Stop Chasing Squirrels: Top Tips for Managing Time & Distractions
Guest Author: Paul Unger, Affinity Consulting Group 150 emails, … 50 instant messages, … 20 telephone calls, … 15 walk-in interruptions, … 25 social media notifications, … 50 internet curiosity breaks, … that totals over 300 digital interruptions. Most lawyers are interrupted every 2-3 minutes! In a 2007 Microsoft Corp. …
Wills and Estates: Case Law Update
In recent years, the Alberta courts have provided counsel with helpful guidance for solicitors and litigators practicing in wills and estates. This webinar explores some of these recent legal developments and considers their practical implications. The cases discussed will include comments on costs in estate litigation, pre-death financial disclosure of a …
Justice Statutes Amendment Act Introduces Several Changes to Alberta’s Legislations
On December 15, 2022, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act (“the Act”) received royal assent, updating the Legislative Assembly Amendment Act, the Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act, the Provincial Court (Civil Claims Limit) Amendment Act, the Referendum Act, the Sale of Goods Act, and the Trustee Act. The most relevant amendments to legal …
Wills and Estates Lawyers | Estate Planning for Blended Families
As a lawyer practicing in wills and estates, you may be called upon by clients from blended families to assist with estate planning. Our upcoming Estate Planning for Blended Families program will ensure you are up to speed on best practices when representing blended families to help you best serve …
