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Estate matters may be ‘non-contentious,’ but navigating them efficiently requires precision and expertise. This webinar will equip legal support staff with the essential knowledge and practical skills to streamline estate administration and avoid common pitfalls, with topics including:

• The role of legal support staff
• An overview of surrogate forms for non-contentious matters
• Key changes arising from the Surrogate Digital Service

Event Details

Time: Noon–1 p.m.
Price: $95

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Grandparents’ rights in Alberta family law can be complex, especially when access or guardianship is contested. This webinar will equip you with the latest legal insights and practical strategies to navigate these sensitive cases effectively.

Event Details

Time: Noon–1 p.m.
Price: $95

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Understanding valuations is crucial for family law practitioners to ensure fair property division and spousal support calculation. This webinar will explore topics including:

• how the various valuation methods apply in family law disputes;
• why traditional valuation approaches may not fully capture value in a matrimonial setting;
• the impact of the chosen valuation date on business value, and how changes in business performance between separation and trial can affect outcomes.

Event Details

Time: Noon–1 p.m.
Price: $95

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At times lawyers may not consider costs until the Court invites them to speak to the issue. This program will explore the law of costs in Alberta, including the post-McCallister landscape; consider strategic approaches to costs; and examine issues relating to reviews and assessments. It will also delve into practice-area specific considerations and best practices in general civil litigation, commercial litigation, family law, and wills and estates.

This event is available in-person in Edmonton and online via livestream.

Event Details

Time: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Price: $475

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With new Construction Management (CM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) construction documents coming soon, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is thrilled to be hosting in-person seminars in Spring 2025.

Over 30 seminars will be delivered across Canada between April 28 and May 22 by the CCDC authors themselves. Attendees will be guided on the use and application of the following new documents, which they will also receive usable copies of:

• CCDC 5A ‘Construction Management Contract – for Services’
• CCDC 5B ‘Construction Management Contract – for Services and Construction’
• CCDC 17 ‘Stipulated Price Contract for Trade Contractors on Construction Management Projects’
• CCDC 30 ‘Integrated Project Delivery Contract’
• CCDC 30-G ‘Guide to the Integrated Project Delivery Contract’

The cost of these seminars is $440 CAD. For more details on the program, continuing education credits, and additional information, see here.

Seminars

Edmonton
April 29, 2025
8 a.m.
ECA – 10215 176 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5S 1M1

Red Deer
May 1, 2025
10 a.m.
Bay 3, 7471 Edgar Industrial Bend
Red Deer, AB T4P 3Z5

Grande Prairie
May 2, 2025
8 a.m.
Grande Prairie Construction Association – 11439 98 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5S5

Lethbridge
May 8, 2025
8 a.m.
1705-36 Street North
Lethbridge, AB T1H 6L1

Medicine Hat
May 9, 2025
8 a.m.
Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce 413 6th Avenue SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S7

Lloydminster
May 15, 2025
8 a.m.
5420-50 Ave
Lloydminster, AB/SK T9V 0X1

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Join Alberta Law Libraries on March 19 at noon for an exciting new webinar designed for lawyers at all stages of their professional journey. Discover some of the most useful and effective tools that you may not have encountered yet. This is your chance to elevate your research skills and gain valuable insights!

Register now to Unlock the Secrets of Legal Research! All registrants will receive access to the recording after the session.

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On behalf of Assistant Chief Justice Veylan,

You are cordially invited to attend the Alberta Court of Justice Child Protection Town Hall in Edmonton on March 31, 2025, in courtroom #266 at 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Please note that this is in person only and no virtual options are available.

If you would like to submit questions you may email them to COJExternalFeedback@albertacourts.ca by March 24, 2025.

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This event is available as a livestream and an in-person presentation in Edmonton. Presenters include:

• Bianca Kratt, KC – Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
• Mary Jayne Assaly – Ogilvie LLP
• Sandra Petersson, KC – Alberta Law Reform Institute
• Jill L.A. Sheward – Swainson Miki Peskett LLP
• Melissa D. Timbres – Miller Thomson

View the LESA website for more details.

Event Details

Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Price: $475

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Registration is open for the Federation of Law Societies 50th National Criminal Law Program (NCLP), scheduled to take place in Vancouver, BC from July 7-11, 2025. This year’s NCLP theme is Criminal Procedure, Ethics and Charter.

For more information, the detailed program schedule and to register, please visit NCLP Registration.

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Event Details

Time: 9 a.m.
Price: $475