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OC-PF-FMThis course will focus on the basics of file management. It will take approximately two hours to complete.
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62497.01Within the context of estate litigation, this paper addresses types of costs, exceptions to the general rule, circumstances justifying costs awarded to the losing party, the interplay of the Surrogate Rules and the Alberta Rules of Court, and the Surrogate Rules dealing with Costs. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Costs program in Edmonton on May 6, 2025.
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62497.02This paper examines relevant rules and judicial authorities that have interpreted or affected the application of some of these rules. It is intended to facilitate the resolution of costs issues, guide counsel in the preparation of submissions for costs assessments, and suggest arguments that might otherwise be overlooked. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Costs program in Edmonton on May 6, 2025.
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62497.04This paper explores the law of costs in Alberta through the dual lenses of Schedule C of the Alberta Rules of Court and the post-McCallister case law. Topics covered include a discussion of costs generally, settlement using court process, treble costs for unproven fraud, the inflationary factor, multiples of tariff amounts, lump sum costs, percentage indemnity, and tips for litigators. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Costs program in Edmonton on May 6, 2025.
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62497.05Costs incentivize parties to settle and the risk or fear of costs can be used as part of a broader litigation strategy to encourage settlement early in the dispute process. This paper explores formal offers to settle and Calderbank offers and provides a comparison of the two options, along with factors to consider when deciding which to employ and when. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Costs program in Edmonton on May 6, 2025.
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62497.06Should costs in family law matters be treated differently than in regular civil litigation matters? This paper explores the issue and provides a roadmap of costs considerations on interim applications, at trial, and in arbitrations. It also provides helpful tips when making cost submissions in family law matters. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Costs program in Edmonton on May 6, 2025.
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OC-62497-6Explore the issue and provides a roadmap of costs considerations on interim applications, at trial, and in arbitrations. Review helpful tips when making cost submissions in family law matters. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Costs on May 6, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 2 minutes.
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OC-62497-5Costs incentivize parties to settle and the risk or fear of costs can be used as part of a broader litigation strategy to encourage settlement early in the dispute process. Explore formal offers to settle and Calderbank offers and provide a comparison of the two options, along with factors to consider when deciding which to employ and when. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Costs on May 6, 2025. Total running time is 46 minutes.
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OC-62497-4Explore the law of costs in Alberta through the dual lenses of Schedule C of the Alberta Rules of Court and the post-McCallister case law. Topics covered include a discussion of costs generally, settlement using court process, lump sum costs, percentage indemnity, security for costs, and tips for litigators. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Costs on May 6, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 13 minutes.
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OC-62497-2Examine relevant rules and judicial authorities that have interpreted or affected the application of some of these rules. Facilitate the resolution of costs issues, guide counsel in the preparation of submissions for costs assessments, and suggest arguments that might otherwise be overlooked. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Costs on May 6, 2025. Total running time is 56 minutes.
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OC-62497-1Explore the types of costs, exceptions to the general rule, circumstances justifying costs awarded to the losing party, the interplay of the Surrogate Rules and the Alberta Rules of Court, and the Surrogate Rules dealing with Costs. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Costs on May 6, 2025. Total running time is 39 minutes.
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OC-62496-5Through an examination of the Law Society of Alberta’s disciplinary process, this on-demand program aims to improve lawyers’ understanding of the steps to take if they are subject to a complaint or are in a position where they have to report themselves to the Law Society of Alberta. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Legal Strategies in Mergers & Acquisitions on April 29, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour.
