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SUMMARY:Webinar - Commercial and Agricultural Real Estate Transactions: Current Issues and Trends (CPD 417)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour. \nIn this practical and informative webinar\, Scott Waters\, K.C. addresses the basics practitioners need to know and discusses current issues and perspectives on real estate transactions. Learn how commercial and agricultural real estate deals are structured\, the legal and ownership issues that commonly arise\, and the trends and pitfalls in today’s transactions. \nKey topics covered: \n\nBasic 101 overview and general comments respecting commercial real estate transactions\nUpdate on agricultural real estate transactions and issues\, including farmland ownership considerations\nProperty ownership structures\, including beneficial ownership versus legal (registered) ownership and common types of tenancy when holding title\nRecent trends\, emerging issues\, and common pitfalls in commercial and agricultural real estate transactions\n\nPresenter:\nScott D. Waters\, K.C.\nRobertson Stromberg LLP \n___\nFor virtual activities\, registration closes one hour before the program start time. Materials’ links are typically available two business days in advance of the program date (subject to availability and where applicable). Registrations received within two business days of the date of the program may result in not receiving materials’ links until the program date.  \nProgram formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. This program is being recorded and will be available to registrants and on-demand subject to any issues with the recording. We reserve the right to change speakers\, modify the program schedule\, and/or revise content if necessary. In the unlikely event that the Law Society of Saskatchewan is forced to modify its program schedule\, registrants will be notified. 
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-commercial-and-agricultural-real-estate-transactions-current-issues-and-trends-cpd-417/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260610T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161057
CREATED:20260430T200525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T180029Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Seminar - Clear and Concise Legal Writing for Lawyers (CPD 456)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 2.25 CPD hours. \nThis virtual afternoon seminar includes two pre-recorded sessions with a 10-minute break between sessions. Ryan will join us near the end for Q&A. \nAgenda and Course Description \nClarity in Legal Writing: Five Techniques to Avoid Ambiguity \n1:00 – 2:00 p.m. \nIn this session\, you will explore five techniques for drafting clear emails and documents. By applying these techniques\, you will ensure that your readers can fully understand your legal writing\, even when your files are complex. \nThroughout this engaging session\, the instructor will display before-and-after examples of legal writing that demonstrate the five techniques for drafting clearly. The program will challenge you to identify why each writing example is ambiguous before the instructor shows how to eliminate the confusion. \nUpon learning the five techniques for achieving clarity\, you will be able to visualize your own writing from the perspective of your readers. As a result\, your readers will be more likely to accept your position on legal issues. \n\nExplain legal concepts using simple language\nDecide when to repeat a term versus when to use a synonym\nDetermine when to use (and when to avoid) the word “and”\nIdentify misplaced modifiers and ambiguous references\nDraft emails and documents that are easy to read — even for non-lawyers\n\nEmail Best Practices for Legal Professionals \n2:10 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. \nThis session covers important concepts relating to email communication for legal professionals. By mastering email best practices\, you will establish a reputation for sending user-friendly correspondence\, which will cause your clients and co-workers to open your messages quickly rather than put them off. The overarching theme of this program is “drafting emails that are easy for your readers to respond to.” \n\nQ&A \n3:15 – 3:30 p.m. \nAbout the Presenter \nRyan Standil practised law until 2015\, at which point he became a legal-writing instructor. For the past 10 years\, Ryan has owned and operated Write To Excite\, a company that provides legal-writing seminars at law firms and through law societies. \nIn Ryan’s local province of Ontario\, he is the legal-writing instructor for the Law Society of Ontario. \nIn addition to speaking engagements at home\, Ryan has been invited to speak at organizations such as the Tennessee Bar Association\, the Oregon State Bar\, the State Bar of Georgia\, the Alaska Bar Association\, the Law Society of Saskatchewan\, CLEBC\, the American Bar Association\, and Lawline. \nOver the years\, Ryan has taught legal writing to thousands of lawyers and legal support staff. Ryan is relied upon by major Toronto law firms to train their associate lawyers\, through group workshops and individual coaching. \n___________\nFor virtual activities\, registration closes one hour before the program start time. Materials’ links are typically available two business days in advance of the program date (subject to availability and where applicable). Registrations received within two business days of the date of the program may result in not receiving materials’ links until the program date. \nProgram formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. This program is being recorded and will be available to registrants and on-demand subject to any issues with the recording. We reserve the right to change speakers\, modify the program schedule\, and/or revise content if necessary. In the unlikely event that the Law Society of Saskatchewan is forced to modify its program schedule\, registrants will be notified.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/virtual-seminar-clear-and-concise-legal-writing-for-lawyers-cpd-456/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161057
CREATED:20260511T190028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T210823Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Key Considerations in Structuring Indigenous Trusts (CPD 457)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour’ \nIndigenous trusts are commonly used to hold and manage settlement funds and other collective assets. The structuring of Indigenous trusts engages a mix of legal\, governance and policy considerations which require the balancing of competing objectives\, including access to capital and protection of capital. \nInformed by practical experience\, this session will provide an overview of key issues and drafting considerations that arise when structuring Indigenous trust agreements. Key considerations will include the role of trustees\, per capita distributions\, the management of trust property and accountability and transparency. \nThis session is intended for lawyers advising First Nation clients\, trustees or other related parties involved in the establishment of Indigenous trusts. \nPresenters \nAllan Brabant\, Brabant & Company Law\nJosh Morrison\, MLT Aikins LLP  \n__________ \nFor virtual activities\, registration closes one hour before the program start time. Materials’ links are typically available two business days in advance of the program date (subject to availability and where applicable). Registrations received within two business days of the date of the program may result in not receiving materials’ links until the program date. \nProgram formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. This program is being recorded and will be available to registrants and on-demand subject to any issues with the recording. We reserve the right to change speakers\, modify the program schedule\, and/or revise content if necessary. In the unlikely event that the Law Society of Saskatchewan is forced to modify its program schedule\, registrants will be notified.
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-key-considerations-in-structuring-indigenous-trusts-cpd-457/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260619T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T161057
CREATED:20251222T223411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T223411Z
UID:10000277-1781701200-1781890200@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Convocation (June 17-19\, 2026)
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URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/convocation-june-17-19-2026/
LOCATION:The Resort at Cypress Hills\, Box 1480\, Maple Creek\, Saskatchewan\, S0N 1N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Convocation
ORGANIZER;CN="Law Society of Saskatchewan":MAILTO:liz.lynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260618T123000
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CREATED:20251222T225649Z
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UID:10000280-1781784000-1781785800@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting (June 18\, 2026)
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URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-june-18-2026/
LOCATION:The Resort at Cypress Hills\, Box 1480\, Maple Creek\, Saskatchewan\, S0N 1N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Convocation
ORGANIZER;CN="Law Society of Saskatchewan":MAILTO:liz.lynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260624T130000
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CREATED:20260413T195912Z
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UID:10000294-1782302400-1782306000@www.lawsociety.sk.ca
SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Unlock the Power of Search+: CanLII’s New AI Functionality (CPD 458)
DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour\, all of which qualifies for Ethics. \nDiscover Search+\, CanLII’s new artificial intelligence (AI) research assistant\, designed to help you quickly and efficiently search for and retrieve caselaw\, legislation\, and legal commentary. Special guest Brenda Alm\, CanLII’s Manager of Partnerships and Content\, will share an insider’s perspective on the platform’s latest AI developments. You’ll also learn from Alan Kilpatrick and Ken Fox\, Legal Resources Co-Directors\, as they guide you step by step through CanLII’s new AI-powered features and demonstrate how they can enhance your legal research. \nRegister today to secure your spot and make the most of this valuable session! \nPresenters   \n\nBrenda Alm\, CanLII\, Manager\, Partnerships and Content\nKen Fox\, Law Society of Saskatchewan\, Co-Director\, Legal Resources\nAlan Kilpatrick\, Law Society of Saskatchewan\, Co-Director\, Legal Resources
URL:https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/free-webinar-unlock-the-power-of-search-canliis-new-ai-functionality-cpd-458/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
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