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As important as the legal rights of a contract are, it’s equally important for lawyers to contemplate their client’s goals and draft language that incorporates business considerations. Through the lens of the client, discuss how a contract may intersect with tax, accounting, relationships, and other important aspects of a business deal.

"Commercial Contract Teardown" chaired by Douglas Peterson (HGA Law) takes place on December 11 with two options to register. Find the links in the comments.

The legal requirement for the business valuation will often surface unique considerations. If your practice involves the following, join presenter Dean Das to explore the unique considerations that come into play in various business valuations:

➤ Shareholder disputes
➤ Commercial litigation
➤ Breach of contract or torts resulting in permanent losses
➤ Securities law
➤ Insolvency and restructuring
➤ Expropriation
➤ Personal Injury
➤ Family law property valuations
➤ Tax law

Register | https://www.lesaonline.org/program/primer-on-business-valuations-in-legal-matters-webinar/

Civil litigators: Did you miss our recent webinar, Common Ethical Issues in Civil Litigation?

Catch up on our discussion of common ethical issues litigators may face with our newly available program! Topics include dealing with self-represented litigants, dealing with difficult counsel, and more.

Common Ethical Issues in Civil Litigation | https://www.lesaonline.org/product/common-ethical-issues-in-civil-litigation-on-demand/

Get up to date on AIP cases! Jordan Lantz and Caitlin Ledrew will review issues that come up in situations with adult independent partners at our upcoming Alberta Family Law Institute. Consider common questions such as:

💭 When is an AIP an AIP?

💭 How does one determine when the relationship started and ended?

💭 Is it really the same as married; when and when not?

This presentation will consider the ins and outs of dealing with these cases and is available to registrants only. Alberta Family Law Institute will not be recorded or livestreamed and will not be availalble as an on-demand program. If you're looking for ways to enhance your practice, consider joining us in Calgary on November 28 and 29.



➡️ Registration: https://www.lesaonline.org/program/alberta-family-law-institute-survive-strive-thrive-calgary/

Delve into the world of limited scope retainers and unbundled legal services with Marcus M. Sixta (Crossroads Law).

✔️ Learn how alternative retainer models can assist self-represented parties get better results, relieve pressure on the courts, and improve access to justice.

✔️ Gain insight into alternative legal service models and how to develop a practice assisting self-represented litigants that is flexible, safe, and rewarding.

✔️ Discover tools for offering these services and consider what clients require when they choose this level of service, whether out of preference or necessity.

Given increasing numbers of self-represented litigants, this area of practice has huge potential. Marcus will be speaking at LESA's upcoming "Alberta Family Law Institute".

This presentation is available to registrants only. Alberta Family Law Institute will not be recorded or livestreamed and will not be availalble as an on-demand program. If you're looking for ways to not just survive, but thrive in your family law practice, consider joining us in Calgary on November 28 and 29.


➡️ Registration: https://www.lesaonline.org/program/alberta-family-law-institute-survive-strive-thrive-calgary/

In today's digital world, it is imperative to understand how you can protect yourself and your firm from online threats. We're excited to hear from Cody P. Stokowski B.MGT, JD (Stokes Law) at our upcoming institute. Cody is one of few lawyers in Alberta with a certification in Web3, Blockchain and Metaverse Law and will deliver a talk on cyberstalking, electronic eavesdropping, spy software, and other online shenanigans.

Cody has been practicing family law since 2019 and has extensive litigation experience.

This presentation is available to registrants only. Alberta Family Law Institute will not be recorded or livestreamed and will not be availalble as an on-demand program. If you're looking for ways to enhance your practice, consider joining us in Calgary on November 28 and 29.

➡️ Registration: https://www.lesaonline.org/program/alberta-family-law-institute-survive-strive-thrive-calgary/

✏️ Build your toolbox with us next week (for free!).

Regardless of whether you're writing a research memo or an opinion letter to an argument for court—it needs to be clear and persuasive. Our free online workshop will focus on effective writing principles you can apply to everything you write.

Who is this workshop for? 2024 Alberta Bar Calls

What is the cost? Nothing - it's completely free.

How do you sign up?

1. Register for the free Practice Fundamentals Program here: https://www.lesaonline.org/practice-fundamentals-program/

2. Unlock your free perks (including access to this workshop)

3. Join us on November 5 from 9am-noon

You'll learn how to:

✔️ Critically assess the effectiveness of your legal writing

✔️ Convert legal terminology and jargon into plain language

✔️ Adapt your writing style for the appropriate purpose and audience

✔️ Spot common errors and develop strategies to avoid them

Proudly offered in collaboration with the Law Society of Alberta

Family law practitioners: Want to add to your repertoire of court orders and clauses so that you aren’t constantly reinventing the wheel? Join presenter Ashley Cox to discuss a useful catalogue of court orders and clauses that you can use with clients.

Don't miss LESA's Alberta Family Law Institute, from November 28-29.

Register | https://www.lesaonline.org/program/alberta-family-law-institute-survive-strive-thrive-calgary/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet&utm_campaign=Family-lawyers-lss

Wills and estates practitioners: Are you familiar with situations that require paper filing of the GA forms in lieu of using the Surrogate Digital Service (SDS)?

Don't miss our upcoming webinar, "Doing it Old School: Paper GA Forms in the Digital Age"!

To find a variety of upcoming programs tailored to your area of law, visit the link in comments and explore our programs calendar.

Register | https://www.lesaonline.org/program/doing-it-old-school-paper-ga-forms-in-the-digital-age-webinar/

LESA is thrilled to welcome Kurt E. Schlachter KC as the presenter of our upcoming Ethical Law Firm Management webinar!

This webinar will explore key ethical considerations for effective law office management with topics including:

➤ Onboarding and management of staff
➤ Business development
➤ Navigating conflicts of interest
➤ Organizing your law practice
➤ And more!

Register | https://www.lesaonline.org/program/ethical-challenges-of-law-office-management-webinar/

Join us in thanking Christopher A. Jackson for his insights into birthparent considerations in adoption law at yesterday's !

LESA appreciated the exploration of recent case law in the Adoption area, and the discussion of the impacts on biological parents, prospective adoptive parents, and adoption agencies moving forward.

☀️ Volunteer Spotlight: Kathleen Elhatton-Lake!

LESA is thrilled to welcome Kathleen as a presenter of our Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff program.

Kathleen practices in the areas of administrative law, municipal law and general civil litigation as a Partner at Shores Jardine LLP. We look forward to Kathleen's insights into civil procedure for judicial reviews!

Register for Edmonton | https://www.lesaonline.org/program/civil-procedure-for-legal-support-staff-edmonton-2024/

Register for Livestream | https://www.lesaonline.org/program/civil-procedure-for-legal-support-staff-livestream-2024/

Got plans next week Monday?

Join Victoria A. Jones on November 4 for a lunchtime webinar all about gaining confidence filing paper GA forms: discover when GA forms are required, what forms to use, and the proper sequencing of the forms.

Interested but not free on November 4? Not to worry. Registration includes access to the recording. You can catch up on the content at your convenience.

Register now for Doing it Old School: Paper GA Forms in the Digital Age

https://www.lesaonline.org/program/doing-it-old-school-paper-ga-forms-in-the-digital-age-webinar/

LESA's is fast approaching!

Thanks to ChildView Inc for being an Exhibit Sponsor for this two-day institute on November 28-29.

Considering joining us for this learning and networking event? Find all the program details and registration page here: https://www.lesaonline.org/program/alberta-family-law-institute-survive-strive-thrive-calgary/

Does your practice intersect with ?

Join us tomorrow (Oct. 29) at lunch to discuss birthparent rights, responsibilites, and considerations in the adoption process. What weights are the Courts giving to biological parents in adoption scenarios? What does this mean for adoptive parents and for adoption agencies?

Full calendar tomorrow? Not to worry. Registration includes access to the recording. Register here: https://www.lesaonline.org/program/birthparent-considerations-in-adoption-law-webinar/

🤔 Did you know?

💡 In addition to offerings for , LESA also offers programs and resources specifically for .

And if you work in the area of we have something just for you on November 22: Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff.

Attend in-person in Edmonton or anywhere via livestream:

https://www.lesaonline.org/program/civil-procedure-for-legal-support-staff-edmonton-2024/

We're excited to host next month's in Calgary.

Thanks to AVS Legal - Legal Technology Consulting for being one of our Exhibit Sponsors.

Attending in-person programming offers great opportunities for connecting with others, from sponsors to colleagues. We hope to see you there!

Register here:
https://www.lesaonline.org/program/alberta-family-law-institute-survive-strive-thrive-calgary/

🗓️ One month until LESA's Alberta Family Law Institute!

We eagerly await Patricia M. Hebert KC and Joanna Waldie's presentation, "Parenting: Solve Parenting Issues Without Going to Court".

This presentation will explore parenting problems, how to solve them, and the lawyers’ role and ethical duties in assisting with solving those problems.

Register | https://www.lesaonline.org/program/alberta-family-law-institute-survive-strive-thrive-calgary/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet&utm_campaign=Family-lawyers-lss

💰Two weeks left to save!

The early bird registration deadline for LESA's Commercial Contract Teardown program ends November 12.

Register now to reserve your spot on December 11 (attend either in Edmonton or on the livestream):

https://www.lesaonline.org/programs/list/?tribe-bar-date=2024-12-11

LESA's is exactly one month away!

We're getting excited for these two days of learning and networking. Thanks to DivorceMate and LEAP for being the program's headline sponsors.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone next month!

Reserve your spot today and join us on November 28-29:

https://www.lesaonline.org/program/alberta-family-law-institute-survive-strive-thrive-calgary/

LESA is for our Programs Administrator role. Become part of an innovative and dynamic organization and help us make a meaningful contribution to the profession.

➡️ Check out our blog for all the details: https://www.lesaonline.org/lesa-is-hiring-programs-administrator/

Posting is open until November 1, 2024.

LESA is Hiring: Programs Administrator – LESA LESA is Hiring: Programs AdministratorLESA Update / October 23, 2024 Become part of an innovative and dynamic organization and help us make a meaningful contribution to the legal profession. The Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) was founded in 1975 to serve the Alberta legal community. As th...

Free online program for all 2024 bar calls!

Have you heard of the Practice Fundamentals Program? LESA and the Law Society of Alberta are excited to announce free online courses for new lawyers called to the Alberta bar in 2024 (and onward). This program supports new lawyers through the development of skills critical to legal practice.

The first live as part of the program is taking place on November 5 focusing on . If you, or someone you know, is called in 2024, check it out!

➡️ Practice Fundamentals Program details + registration: https://www.lesaonline.org/practice-fundamentals-program/

➡️ "Effective Legal Writing" workshop registration (for Practice Fundamentals Program registrants only): https://www.lesaonline.org/program/effective-legal-writing-workshop/

Explore recent legal developments in with Hugh Willis and Erin Berney.

In recent years, the Alberta courts have provided counsel with helpful guidance for solicitors and litigators practicing in condominium law. This webinar explores some of these recent legal developments and considers their practical implications.

The cases discussed will include comments on the application of condominium bylaws in relation to legal claims, the different obligations that flow to condominium corporations, the type of evidence that is required where unit owners bring claims of improper conduct, and the validity of caveats in the face of limitation periods.

➡️ Webinar Registration: https://www.lesaonline.org/program/condominium-case-law-update-webinar/

✅ Registration includes access to the recording.

What weights are the Courts giving to biological parents in adoption scenarios? What does this mean for adoptive parents and for adoption agencies?

Got questions? Join Christopher A. Jackson next week (Oct. 29) at noon for answers. Examine recent case law in the area. This webinar will discuss impacts on biological parents, prospective adoptive parents, and adoption agencies moving forward.

➡️ Webinar Registration: https://www.lesaonline.org/program/birthparent-considerations-in-adoption-law-webinar/

✅ Registration includes access to the recording.