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On June 1, 2024, major changes to secured transactions law and judgment enforcement law will come into effect. The changes to the Personal Property Security Act are the most extensive set of amendments since the coming into force of that Act in 1990, and are accompanied by corresponding amendments to the Civil Enforcement Act.

Notable among the multiple changes implemented are those that will:

• Accommodate cross-collateralization by inventory financers and the refinancing of purchase money debt
• Facilitate agricultural financing by strengthening production money security agreements, recognizing licenses and quotas as collateral, and eliminating administrative obstacles
• Recognize technological advances by introducing new provisions governing electronic chattel paper and secured party rights in electronically transferred funds
• Rationalize registration requirements for serial number consumer goods and equipment
• Improve the reliability of registry searches through rules that specify invalidating registration errors
• Strengthen the buyer protection rules
• Simplify registration and search practices for cross-jurisdictional debtors through updated choice of law rules
• Align the priority rules of the Civil Enforcement Act with those of the PPSA

Join us to explore the amendments and their impact on your practice.

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*Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. Early bird pricing ends on May 5, 2024.

If multiple lawyers or staff members from your firm would like to attend this program, please contact info@lesa.org for pricing. To receive discounted group pricing, you must contact us prior to the first registration from your firm.

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Registration is open until 4pm one business day prior to the date of the program. LESA typically sends e-materials three business days in advance of the program date (where applicable). Registrations received within three business days of the date of the program may result in us not sending e-materials access credentials until the program date.

For payment, cancellation, and transfer policies, please click here.

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Topics will include:

• Desk applications
• Applications by hearing
• Urgent applications
• Accounting applications
• Capacity issues

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*Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. Early bird pricing ends on April 29, 2024. This program is being recorded and will be available as an on-demand program subject to any issues with the recording.

If multiple people from your firm/organization would like to attend this program, please contact info@lesa.org for pricing. To receive discounted group pricing, you must contact us prior to the first registration from your firm.

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Registration is open until 4pm one business day prior to the date of the program. LESA typically sends e-materials three business days in advance of the program date (where applicable). Registrations received within three business days of the date of the program may result in us not sending e-materials access credentials until the program date.

For payment, cancellation, and transfer policies, please click here.

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This is the registration page for the in-person program in Edmonton. This program is also being offered online via livestream.

Breaking Up Bad, and How Not to Break Up Bad

Tapping into the extensive experience of the faculty, this broad-spectrum program will touch on issues that lawyers encounter when dealing with family property matters. Topics include:

• Arbitrations
• Family Farm Divorces
• Prenuptial and Cohabitation Agreements
• Family Property Issues and Corporate Disputes
• The Intersection of Family Property Law and Bankruptcy Law
• Common Valuation Issues and Tax Tools for Settlement

This program is intended for lawyers with experience in family law matters. Reduced pricing for newly called lawyers and students is not applicable.

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*Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. Early bird pricing ends on April 16, 2024.

If multiple lawyers or staff members from your firm would like to attend this program, please contact info@lesa.org for pricing. To receive discounted group pricing, you must contact us prior to the first registration from your firm.

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Registration is open until 4pm one business day prior to the date of the program. LESA typically sends e-materials three business days in advance of the program date (where applicable). Registrations received within three business days of the date of the program may result in us not sending e-materials access credentials until the program date.

For payment, cancellation, and transfer policies, please click here.

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This is the in-person registration page for The Next Level: Elevating Your Practice in Estate Litigation in Edmonton. We are also offering this program as a livestream program

The nature of family dynamics and relationships affects estate litigation in ways that differ from other litigation matters. This program will delve into some of the unique aspects of estate litigation.

Topics include:

• Interplay between family law and the Wills & Succession Act
• Use of experts in estate litigation
• Ways in which solicitors can become involved in estate litigation
• Costs in estate litigation
• Mediation/Arbitration in estate litigation

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*Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. Early bird pricing ends on March 25, 2024.

If multiple people from your firm/organization would like to attend this program, please contact info@lesa.org for pricing. To receive discounted group pricing, you must contact us prior to the first registration from your firm.

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Registration is open until 4pm one business day prior to the date of the program. LESA typically sends e-materials three business days in advance of the program date (where applicable). Registrations received within three business days of the date of the program may result in us not sending e-materials access credentials until the program date.

For payment, cancellation, and transfer policies, please click here.

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Child support and spousal support are at the heart of many family law matters. This program will review key cases, consider the support guidelines, explore common pitfalls, and identify strategies to address those pitfalls.

Topics include:

• Disclosure
• Spousal support: entitlement, quantum, duration
• Child support for adult children
• Section 7 expenses
• Retroactive support and arrears
• Imputing income
• Views from the Bench

This program may be of particular interest to lawyers new to the practice of family law or those looking for a refresher of the basics.

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*Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. Early bird pricing ends on March 4, 2024.

If multiple people from your firm would like to attend this program, please contact info@lesa.org for pricing. To receive discounted group pricing, you must contact us prior to the first registration from your firm.

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Registration is open until 4pm one business day prior to the date of the program. LESA typically sends e-materials three business days in advance of the program date (where applicable). Registrations received within three business days of the date of the program may result in us not sending e-materials access credentials until the program date.

For payment, cancellation, and transfer policies, please click here.

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Register is open for the Federation of Law Societies National Family Law Program (NFLP), scheduled to take place in Halifax from July 22 to 25, 2024.

This conference will provide an opportunity to fulfill your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements in one week. The NFLP will focus on topics such as property, child support, spousal support, child protection and pensions, with insights provided by a distinguished faculty comprising some of Canada’s leading judges, family law practitioners and experts in the field.

Attendees will participate in discussions and workshops that reflect the latest developments in the family law landscape.

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

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Registration is open for the Federation of Law Societies 49th National Criminal Law Program (NCLP), scheduled to take place in Halifax from July 8-12, 2024.

This conference offers a unique opportunity to meet your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements in one week. The NCLP will focus on Substantive Criminal Law, Advocacy and the Administration of Justice, with insights provided by a distinguished faculty comprising some of Canada’s leading judges, Crown Prosecutors and Defense Counsel.

Attendees will participate in discussions and workshops that reflect the latest developments in the legal landscape.

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

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Join an in-person Table Talk group mentoring session in Calgary on Wednesday, March 20, from 12:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The topic of this session is Courtroom Etiquette.

For more information and to register, please contact the Mentorship team.

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The Commonwealth Lawyers Association Legal Technology and Ethic’s committee will be hosting Episode 5 of their 6-part series virtually on March 13, 2024. The topic of this episode is “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Ethics in Intellectual Property”.

This webinar will provide: 

• an overview of AI in intellectual property law, including its benefits and drawbacks;
• ethical considerations in using AI in intellectual property law, such as ensuring accuracy, avoiding plagiarism, and protecting intellectual property rights; and,
• best practices for using AI ethically in intellectual property law, such as training personnel and conducting regular audits.

Practical examples that will be discussed include: 

• Use of AI tools such as natural language processing and machine learning to analyze patent applications and identify potential infringements.
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of AI tools used in intellectual property law, including avoiding plagiarism and protecting intellectual property rights.
• Examining the role of human ingenuity and creativity in the patent process when considering AI-generated inventions.

Date: March 13, 2024
Time: 7 a.m. MST
Location: Online via Zoom

This webinar is free of charge. Learn more about this event or register here.