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OC-62537Explore practical insights into navigating the Federal Court system efficiently, avoiding common pitfalls, and effectively advocating for clients in federal matters. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on September 16, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 2 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62539Explore the new privacy and access to information legislation, and discuss key considerations for lawyers on how the new legislation may impact their practices. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on July 9, 2025. Total running time is 44 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62509Explore the differences between Indigenous law and Aboriginal law, the interplay between Indigenous law and Canadian legislation, and the courts’ treatment of the assertion of Indigenous law. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on June 18, 2025. Total running time is 50 minutes.
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62497.03Under the Arbitration Act, there are two provisions which have direct application to the issue of costs: sections 53 and 55. A few other provisions might be engaged in certain circumstances. This paper reviews that statutory authority and considers how it might inform or shape arguments relating to costs in arbitration proceedings. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Costs program in Edmonton on May 6, 2025.
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OC-62497-3Under the Arbitration Act, there are two provisions which have direct application to the issue of costs: sections 53 and 55. A few other provisions might be engaged in certain circumstances. Review that statutory authority and considers how it might inform or shape arguments relating to costs in arbitration proceedings. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Costs on May 6, 2025. Total running time is 52 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62462.07Administrative law reflects the balance between the rule of law and the authority of parliament and legislatures to establish agencies and to endow them with broad powers. Good advocacy is as important in administrative law as in civil or criminal litigation. However, there are important differences and areas worth emphasizing that are unique to administrative proceedings. This paper considers the key principles of: statutory interpretation, advocacy in the context of adjudicative decision makers, advocacy for judicial review, and advocacy for appeals to court from administrative tribunals. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
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62462.01In an appeal, counsel can often persuade the court mainly through their factum. A well-crafted factum is crucial and can determine the outcome of an appeal. Conversely, a poorly written factum can ruin a case despite excellent oral advocacy. This paper provides practical advice for drafting an effective factum including how to approach drafting and editing, the format and structure, defining issues accurately, standards of review, drafting the argument, and the concluding paragraph. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.
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OC-62477Through the lens of cognitive bias and theory, explore relevant human rights jurisprudence and practical strategies relating to policies, employee training, and reporting systems. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 4, 2025. 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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62456.12Leaning on decades of experience, the author provides these materials as a source for tips and information about family law arbitrations Topics include: costs in arbitration matters, natural justice, when a deal is (or is not) a deal, corrections and amplification, and dealing with impasses and final offers. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Family Law Institute: Survive, Strive, Thrive program in Calgary on November 28–November 29, 2024.
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OC-62464-6Review the purposes of human rights legislation and lays out the jurisdictional divide in Canada’s legal framework, and explore the legal test for discrimination, the bona fide occupational requirement, and multi-party responsibilities that arise with the duty to accommodate. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Employment Law Fundamentals on October 8, 2024. Total running time is 58 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62464-5Explore the fundamentals of employment contracts, the law governing termination of employment, and the importance of the legal distinction between non-unionized and unionized employment. It also provides a practical list of factors that lawyers should consider in an initial client meeting dealing with a termination of employment. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Employment Law Fundamentals on October 8, 2024. Total running time is 55 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62464-4Explore the issues to consider as part of a damages assessment, including reasonable notice, additional damages (punitive, exemplary, aggravated), mitigation, other causes of action, and practical considerations. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Employment Law Fundamentals on October 8, 2024. Total running time is 55 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
