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62596.01Expert evidence plays an increasingly important role in modern civil litigation. In many disputes, the outcome may turn largely on the opinions offered by expert witnesses. This paper explores the governing framework for expert evidence, including the Mohan threshold requirements and the court’s gatekeeping role; common admissibility challenges such as relevance, necessity, qualifications, reliability, and independence. It also highlights practical strategies for raising objections efficiently in interlocutory settings and at trial, including when the challenge should be directed to admissibility versus weight. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Evidence Refresher program in Edmonton on April 23, 2026.
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62596.02The Alberta Rules of Court provide several mechanisms to facilitate efficient trial preparation and reduce the time and expense of proving facts. This paper explores the three key tools available to practitioners including notice to admit facts, the agreed statement of facts, and the agreed book of exhibits. It also includes practical guidance for counsel working with these tools. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Evidence Refresher program in Edmonton on April 23, 2026.
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62596.03The default rule for the introduction of evidence at trial is that it must be given in person by a witness present in the courtroom, and available for cross-examination by parties adverse in interest to the party calling that witness. However, there are occasions where evidence can go in in an alternate manner. This paper discusses some of the exceptions allowed by the Alberta Rules of Court. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Evidence Refresher program in Edmonton on April 23, 2026.
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62596.04At its core, impeachment is a cross-examination tool that is meant to assist the adjudicator to discharge the fact-finding function and decide between competing versions of events. There are methods to be followed when impeaching a witness and legal and ethical restrictions on when and how a witness can be impeached. Instead of affecting the witness’s credibility, nothing is more effective at discrediting counsel’s credibility as attempting to impeach and failing to do so or attempting to do so in a manner that offends the rules or restrictions. This paper explores credibility and reliability, forms of impeachment, and limits on impeachment. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Evidence Refresher program in Edmonton on April 23, 2026.
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OC-62599-5You have been to Chambers, you have your order. Now what? This panel discussion considers next steps and things to watch out for. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Effective Chambers Advocacy 2026 on May 14, 2026. Total running time is 45 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62599-4This Oral Advocacy session provides participants with a behind-the-scenes view of the judge’s perspective on chamber’s applications, ranging from how judges prepare to what is effective advocacy. The session addresses best practices for advocacy in regular civil chambers, on ex-parte applications, and for special applications. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Effective Chambers Advocacy 2026 on May 14, 2026. Total running time is 1 hour, 30 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62599-3In this presentation, you will hear what Justices expect of counsel so that you can prepare effectively and efficiently for oral and written advocacy in Chambers. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Effective Chambers Advocacy 2026 on May 14, 2026. Total running time is 1 hour, 8 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62599-2From the perspective of a Justice, this presentation explores why written advocacy matters in Chambers, including what the judge’s role is as well as what your role is as the lawyer. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Effective Chambers Advocacy 2026 on May 14, 2026. Total running time is 57 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62599-1This demonstration begins with a mock contested application designed to highlight effective Chambers advocacy, followed by a mock without notice application designed to highlight key points of concern when judicial relief is sought against a party who is not aware of the application. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Effective Chambers Advocacy 2026 on May 14, 2026. Total running time is 57 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62596-6This panel discussion explores common evidentiary issues and provides answers to typical questions that may arise regarding these issues. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Evidence Refresher on April 23, 2026. Total running time is 39 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62596-5This presentation reviews the applicability and effect of the rule in Browne v Dunn, with topics including: what it is; when it applies; and what impact it has on proceedings where it is invoked. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Evidence Refresher on April 23, 2026. Total running time is 45 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62596-4The impeachment of witnesses is a critical component of successful cross-examination. The presentation covers the various forms of impeachment, how to undertake forms of impeachment and the law, rules, ethics and practical considerations that practitioners should consider before engaging in impeachment. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Evidence Refresher on April 23, 2026. Total running time is 55 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
